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Winnebago County’s COVID-19 count now at 42

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - There have now been 42 positive COVID-19 tests in Winnebago County, officials announced Saturday. The announcement comes hours after state officials reported 1,453 new positive tests statewide,…

Winnebago County reports 6 new COVID-19 cases, 30 total

Staff Report ROCKFORD - The Winnebago County Health Department, on Thursday, April 2, announced six new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 30. "We know the disease is spreading in our community,"…

Winnebago County reports first COVID-19 death

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - Local officials confirmed Tuesday that a man in his 60s has died in Winnebago County from complications of COVID-19. The man is believed to be the 100th person to have succumbed to the viral…

RPS 205 to distribute Chromebooks for distance learning

Staff Report ROCKFORD - Chromebook distribution for Rockford Public Schools students in grades 3-12 who need computers to support their work during distance searning will start this week. Lession plans on the RPS 205 Distance Learning…

Local leaders: Time is critical to slow COVID-19 spread

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - Local leaders continue to remind citizens that staying home is key to slowing the spread of COVID-19. As of Saturday, there are 11 confirmed cases of the disease in Winnebago County, a total of 24…

Rockford Anesthesiologists Associated elects officers

Staff Report ROCKFORD - Rockford Anesthesiologists Associated, on Friday, announced the election of physicians who will serve two-year terms on the practice’s internal Board of Managers. Dr. W. Stephen Minore, Dr. Timothy Starck and…

Steak ‘n Shake offering discounts to essential workers

Staff  Report ROCKFORD - Steak 'n Shake, 7561 E. State St., is offering a discount program for essential workers who are keeping the nation running during the COVID-19 outbreak. Now through April 7 at all Steak 'n Shake workers in…

COVID-19: No new local cases reported; 305 tests pending

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - Although no new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Winnebago County Thursday, there are still more than 300 tests pending. Winnebago County Health Department Director Dr. Sandra Martell said a total…

TRRT announces circulation update

Staff Report ROCKFORD - Because of the increasing amount of business closures amid the COVID-19 outbreak, The Rock River Times has limited circulation of its print edition. Until further notice, the paper will be available in the…
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