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Jonathan Logemann returns to Rockford City Council after National Guard deployment
ROCKFORD -- Jonathan Logemann was again sworn in as alderman of Rockford's Second Ward Tuesday after serving a tour of duty with the Illinois National Guard.
Logemann was deployed to Afghanistan in July 2019 as part of the Illinois Army…
Hoffman House closing doors amid pandemic, may reopen in Phase 5 of Illinois reopening plan
ROCKFORD -- Hoffman House, a longtime Rockford restaurant known for its prime rib, is closing its doors because of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Owner Michael Prosser says he is unable to cover his overhead under coronavirus capacity…
Winnebago County Republicans call for coroner’s resignation
ROCKFORD -- The Winnebago County Republican Party is calling for Coroner Bill Hintz to resign amid allegations that he and his wife illegally used a county credit card.
"The Coroner's office is a part of our criminal justice system and…
Taco Betty’s manager no longer employed after engaging with protesters
ROCKFORD -- The Taco Betty's manager who engaged in a heated exchange with protesters Friday is no longer employed there, the eatery announced on its Facebook Saturday afternoon.
The events unfolded just after 6 p.m., when Dann…
Police: Crosswalk near City Market closed to protesters
ROCKFORD -- In response to protests outside City Market over the summer, the Rockford Police Department announced Friday that the crosswalks at the corner of East State and Water streets will be closed from 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
"City…
COVID-19: Rockmen Guardians remind public to wear face coverings
ROCKFORD -- One of the city's most recognizable pieces of public art is now part of a message to help citizens protect each other from the spread of COVID-19.
Along the Rock River, the Rockmen Guardians are now dawning coronavirus face…
Winnebago County Animal Services holds ‘Clear the Shelters’ event Aug. 29
ROCKFORD -- The Winnebago County Animal Services will be teaming up with NBC-owned television stations and Telemundo for Clear the Shelters, a nationwide pet adoption event on Saturday, Aug. 29.
If you are looking for a companion,…
Activities at Rockford’s Lockwood Park open through Oct. 31
ROCKFORD -- Outdoor activities at the Rockford Park District's Lockwood Park are available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays, trough Oct. 31.
The public is invited to take their families to the county for fun, the benefits of being…
Local painters union to donate school supplies to Lewis Lemon Elementary School
ROCKFORD -- On Monday, Aug. 24, Painters District Council No. 30 (PDC 30) will deliver backpacks and school supplies for all 464 children enrolled at Lewis Lemon Elementary School, 1993 Mulberry St.
The donation made possible through a…
Thrift store planned for vacant Rural Street grocery store
ROCKFORD -- A local nonprofit is in the process of purchasing a vacant grocery store and opening a thrift shop.
Faith-based Carpenter's Place plans to open a "Thrift Plus" store at 1715 Rural St., the site of a Schnucks supermarket until…