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Winter weather’s impact on people’s mental health

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Anthony Ferretti
Some Rockford residents don’t mind the colder temperatures but this unpredictable weather across Rockford and in Northern Illinois frustrates some people to the point where it impacts their mental health.

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Experts predict U.S economy is not headed into a recession

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Elisa Reamer
Experts say the labor market is strong and product demand is on the rise.

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Official: ‘Puppy mills’ not a big problem in Winnebago County

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Jim Hagerty
Although one local animal control official says a law preventing pet stores from selling animals bred in "puppy mills," large commercial breeders aren't a big problem locally.

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Official: 'Puppy Mills' not a problem in Winnebago County

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Illinois curriculum could change in 2024

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Loves Park woman wanted after McHenry Co. crash

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By WIFR Newsroom
No injuries were reported, but three vehicles and another residence were damaged in the crash.

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Greg Hachmeister challenges Tom Heister for Pecatonica village president

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Annamarie Schutt
Greg Hachmeister says he's honored to be born and raised in Pecatonica. He says he's ready to make changes that are long overdue.

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100-year-old barn lost in Ogle County fire

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By WIFR Newsroom
At least a dozen fire departments responded to the blaze on the 11000 block of N. Leaf River Road.

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Snow emergencies declared in the stateline ahead of weekend weather

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By WIFR Newsroom
Heavy, wet snow could fall at a rate of up to 2 inches per hour.

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Weekend road closures planned on U.S. 20 in Cherry Valley

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By WIFR Newsroom
Road work will last Friday, March 24 through Monday, March 27.

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Rockford man arrested in Belvidere storage unit burglary

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 11:37 AM CDT
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By WIFR Newsroom
Numerous items were reported stolen from several storage units.
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