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Staff Report ROCKFORD -- The Better Business Bureau is warning the public to be on the lookout for flood-damaged cars that could start turning up at local auto auctions. The recent flooding from New Orleans to New York and the rains…

Staff Report ROCKFORD -- Hard Rock is looking to fill a hundreds of jobs at Rockford's temporary casino that is slated to open this fall. Jobs at the casino range from restaurant staff to management. Hard Rock is encouraging Rockford…

By TRRT Newsroom ROCKFORD -- Michele Pankow was sworn in as the first female chief of the Rockford Fire Department Wednesday during a ceremony at Veterans Memorial Hall. Pankow joined the department in 1992 and worked her her way up…

By TRRT Newsroom ROCKFORD -- Carla Redd made history Tuesday by officially becoming the first Black person and the first woman to serve as chief of the Rockford Police Department. Redd was sworn in at 9 a.m., during a ceremony at…

ROCKFORD -- For the second year in a row, Rockford will not have its annual Labor Day Parade because of the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases. Rockford United Labor made the announcement Tuesday. The parade was scheduled for Monday, Sept.…

ROCKFORD -- Two Rockford students won $150,000 scholarships as part of the State of Illinois' ‘All In for the Win' vaccine sweepstakes The students, who have chosen to remain anonymous, were among 19 winners announced Thursday, Aug. 26.…

ROCKFORD -- A Rockford firefighter, on Wednesday will join a group of cyclists made up of firefighters and military veterans who are riding across America to honor first responders lost during 9/11. Chris Kowalski, a firefighter with the…

ROCKFORD -- As the COVID-19 pandemic lingers, ordering takeout is still more popular than ever. The virus has also paved the way for scammer to crate fake food websites. “Watch out for fake food-ordering websites that scam consumers…

ROCKFORD -- For the first time since their inception, the Rockford's police and fire departments will be led by women. Rockford's Fire and Police Commission announced Monday that it voted unanimously to appoint Carla Redd as the next…

LOVES PARK -- The latest addition to the 2021 CRE8IV public art initiative is underway outside CD Source, 5723 N. Second St. Painted by Rockford muralist Brett Whitacre, the large-scale mural project will take five to seven days to…

ROCKFORD -- Rockford Public School District 205 is encouraging eligible students to take the COVID-19 vaccine before the 2021-22 school year. The district announced Wednesday that all students ages 12 and older can receive up to $100 in…

BELVIDERE -- Rock Valley College announced Monday that it is postponing the opening of its new Advanced Technology Center (ATC) until January 2022. "Like much of the nation, we are experiencing equipment and material delivery delays…

ROCKFORD -- Local officials are helping citizens celebrate Rockford Day this year by extending the celebration through the weekend. Rockford Day is held annually on Aug.15. This year, there will be activities from Friday, Aug. 13 through…

ROCKFORD -- Rock Valley College is making it easer for students to get to class by launching a new shuttle bus route. The new route connects RVC's main campus, downtown campus, Advanced Technology Center and the Stenstrom Center for…

ROCKFORD --Its been 15 years since Rockford signed a Sister City agreement with Ferentino, Italy, but over 100 years of close ties have existed between the cities. This partnership celebrates the contributions of Italian Americans to…