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Rockford razes former 15th & Chris burger restaurant over safety hazards

February 6, 2024 @ 10:23 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The city has demolished the former 15th & Chris burger restaurant a...

North Park Fire breaks ground on new central fire station in Machesney Park

November 20, 2023 @ 3:43 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter MACHESNEY PARK — The North Park Fire Protection District celebrated on Monday the groundbreaking for...

New Illinois law requires smoke detectors with 10-year battery life or hardwired...

October 26, 2022 @ 12:35 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new state law that goes into effect Jan. 1 requires all...

Fire Breaks Out At Chemtool Manufacturing Plant In Rockton.

June 14, 2021 @ 1:24 pm

The smoke can be seen for miles as a massive 4 alarm fire broke out at the Chemtool manufacturing plant in Rockton early...

Rockford Fire Chief Derek Bergsten Making U.S. History

February 18, 2021 @ 1:30 pm

A month ago, Chief Derek Bergsten was named Fire Chief of the Year in Illinois, now he has found out that, that title actually...

Be Safe Not Sorry with Your Space Heater This Winter

February 16, 2021 @ 2:11 pm

Did you know that December, January, and February are the leading months for home heating fires? As the subzero temperatures touch down in the...

We Salute First Responders Each Week

October 16, 2020 @ 2:32 pm

Each week, 95.3 The BULL and First Class General Contracting salute First Responders in the Stateline. Here’s how you can nominate someone who needs...

Historic Church in Rockford Catches Fire; Cause is Unknown

September 3, 2020 @ 11:16 am

On Wednesday night, September 2nd, at about 6:24 pm, one of the oldest churches in Rockford was engulfed in flames. The former Rockford Masonic...

This Week In The Stateline 07/26/20: Donuts! Boone Country Fire District 2, Fami...

July 23, 2020 @ 3:39 pm

Segment #1: Boone County Fire District #2 Adam discusses the Fire Auxiliary’s decision to go forward with their annual Donut Days even though the Boone County...

This Week In The Stateline 07/26/20: Donuts! ...

This Week In The Stateline

Get Your Famous Boone County District #2 Firefighter Donuts!

July 23, 2020 @ 1:40 pm

The Winnebago & Boone County fairs getting canceled are among the saddest news items of the summer. 2 events we look forward to every year....