Federal funding available for nonprofits working to end homelessness in the Rock... September 20, 2021 @ 12:04 pm ROCKFORD — The city’s Health and Human Services Department, in conjunction with the Northern Illinois Homeless Coalition, is accepting grant applications for federal funding... Read More
From sleepless nights to heartfelt thanks, Byron nuclear plant employees describ... September 18, 2021 @ 7:05 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current BYRON — The culmination of more than a year of uncertainty and anxiety for Byron nuclear plant workers... Read More
Here's what's happening with the railroad ties piled up in downtown Rockford September 16, 2021 @ 7:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current ROCKFORD — Piles of railroad ties are lined up along the Union Pacific railroad tracks downtown near the... Read More
Illinois providing 3 months of child care assistance for unemployed September 15, 2021 @ 1:15 pm By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current CHICAGO— A number of Illinois parents who are trying to find employment will get three months of child... Read More
Remember 9/11 at these Rockford area ceremonies September 10, 2021 @ 1:12 pm By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current CHERRY VALLEY — On Sept. 11, the only words inscribed into American’s minds are “never forget.” Those words... Read More
SwedishAmerican Hospital to change name to reflect UW Health merger September 9, 2021 @ 12:24 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current ROCKFORD — SwedishAmerican Hospital has changed its name to better reflect the merger it made with UW Health... Read More
Farmer’s Almanac is predicting long, cold winter but WREX Meteorologist Justin... September 9, 2021 @ 9:27 am By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current National — We are in for a frigid winter. At least that’s what The Old Farmer’s Almanac is... Read More
'Historic day for our community': Michele Pankow sworn in as Rockford's fire chi... September 8, 2021 @ 4:00 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current ROCKFORD — Mayor Tom McNamara was befuddled by Michele Pankow’s response when he described her as a hero... Read More
New business to open at former Jacobs Signs in Loves Park September 7, 2021 @ 7:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current LOVES PARK — A new business is set to move into the former Jacobs Signs at the corner... Read More
Bird electric scooters prove popular during first summer in Rockford September 7, 2021 @ 6:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current ROCKFORD — Electric scooters have proved popular during their first summer in the city with roughly 14,000 rides... Read More