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Public asked to preregister for coronavirus vaccine
ROCKFORD — Local residents who wish to receive a coronavirus vaccine are being asked to preregister with the county health department.
Winnebago County Public Health Administrator Sandra Martell said Monday during her weekly COVID-19…
Rockford aldermen pass ordinance to help local companies secure more city contracts
ROCKFORD - The Rockford City Council, on Monday, approved a new ordinance designed to help local businesses secure more city contracts.
Traditionally, the lowest qualified bidder won city work, regardless of their business location. The…
SwedishAmerican adds doctor to Edgewater staff
ROCKFORD -- SwedishAmerican has added Dr. Amber Ijaz to Edgewater Medical Center, 2909 N. Main St., Rockford.
Ijaz received her medical degree from Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana, and completed…
Rockford alley garbage collection suspended because of ice
ROCKFORD -- Due to ice accumulation, garbage collection from alleys in the city of Rockford alleys has been temporarily put on hold for Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s collection routes. This includes garbage, recycling, Christmas tree and yard…
Pedestrian hit by SUV on 11th Street dies
ROCKFORD -- A 36-year-old man who was struck by a car last week on the south side of the city has died.
At around 6:25 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 31, Rockford officers responded to the area of 2800 11th Street after receiving a report that a…
Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office issues warning to New Year’s Eve protesters
ROCKFORD -- The Winnebago County Sheriff's Office has issued a warning to protesters who attend demonstration outside the jail Thursday night.
“We respect everyone’s right to peacefully gather and will have deputies standing by in an…
Rockford COVID-19 testing site set to move in 2021
ROCKFORD -- The COVID-19 testing site at the University of Illinois Health Services campus is moving.
Starting Saturday, Jan. 2, testing will commence in the former K-Mart parking lot, 1321 Sandy Hollow Road, Rockford.
Testing will…
Winnebago County Animal Services receives $40K grant from PetSmart Charities
ROCKFORD -- Winnebago County Animal Services has received a $40,000 grant from PetSmart Charities to help prepare more shelter pets in Winnebago County for adoption and ensure they are ready to find loving homes, the organization reported…
Police ask for public’s help locating missing Rockford man
ROCKFORD -- Rockford Police investigators are asking the public for help locating a missing local man.
Police say 28-year-old Patrick Reum, of Rockford, was last seen around 6 p.m., Saturday, in the area of 400 South First Street. He…
J. Hanley announces new leadership in state’s attorney’s office
ROCKFORD -- J. Hanley, on Tuesday, announced new leadership in the Winnebago County State's Attorney's Office.
Hanley was sworn in earlier this month after defeating Democrat Paul Carpenter in the November general election. He edged…