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$1.5M in state funding will go toward BMO Center renovations
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The project to renovate the BMO Center gets a financial boost. An award of $1.5 million in state ...
VOICES of Stephenson County earns grant to expand pet program
Fear for the safety of their pets is a barrier that keeps survivors of domestic violence from leaving an abusive relationship ...
‘When you can bring your pet with you, that is everything’; VOICES of Stephenson County earns grant to expand pet program
Fear for the safety of their pets is a barrier that keeps survivors of domestic violence from leaving an abusive relationship ...
Big night from Cade Climie not enough, Rivets fall to Leprechauns
Fear for the safety of their pets is a barrier that keeps survivors of domestic violence from leaving an abusive relationship ...
Rockford IceHogs resign Jackson Cates for 2025-2026 season
Fear for the safety of their pets is a barrier that keeps survivors of domestic violence from leaving an abusive relationship ...
Pedestrian killed in Boone Co. crash, not identified
The pedestrian died at the scene. The driver of the semitruck was not hurt and stayed on scene. Boone County officials have ...
Rockford dealership donates comfort essentials to cancer patients
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A Rockford car dealership donates essential items for cancer patients. As part of the Subaru Loves to ...
Illinois to roll out direct admissions program for most state universities
Gov. JB Pritzker signed several bills dealing with higher education Monday morning. Among them: a new direct admissions ...
Community members wanted to help with Winnebago Co. newborn, family support plan
The board will will work with the Winnebago County Health Department to implement the Winning Start Winnebago initiative.
‘It was hard not to be choked up’: Veteran receives new home in Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A Rockford-area veteran now has a new home all thanks to the efforts of a local nonprofit. Two years ...
Boone Co. Health Department to temporarily relocate to new office space
BELVIDERE, Ill. (WIFR) - The Boone County Health Department will move to a new location in Belvidere while its office at 1204 Logan Avenue undergoes renovations. The health department’s new location ...