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Alpine Kiwanis Brat Days canceled for 2020

Staff Report ROCKFORD - Alpine Kiwanis Brat Days, scheduled for July 17-18 at multiple locations, has been canceled because of the COVID-19 outbreak. "This was not an easy decision to make this early but necessary due to the…

Two more local people die from complications of COVID-19

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - Two more people in Winnebago County have died from complications related to COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus. Details about the deaths were not divulged, however,…

Woodward lays off 425 workers from Loves Park plants

By Jim Hagerty Reporter LOVES PARK, Ill. - Woodward, Inc. has laid off 425 workers from both of its manufacturing plants in Loves Park, the company announced Thursday, April 9. The company announced Wednesday that it was planning to…

City asks for help in keeping storm drains clean

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - City officials are asking the public for help to keep Rockford's  storm drains clean. "We have more than 20,000 inlets located throughout the City of Rockford," the city posted on its social media…

SwedishAmerican pharmacy now offering curbside service

Staff Report ROCKFORD - The SwedishAmerican Outpatient Pharmacy at the main hospital,1401 E. State St., is now offering curbside pick-up. Pharmacy staff will wear masks and practice social distancing when delivering prescriptions to…

Rockford Park District removes more outdoor amenities

Staff Report ROCKFORD - The Rockford Park District continued to deter people from gathering in groups Monday by removing more outdoor recreational amenities. Last week, maintenance crews removed all outdoor basketball rims, soccer…

Winnebago County loses two more people to COVID-19

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - Two more people who tested positive for COVID-19 in Winnebago County have died, leaders announced Monday. Information about the patients is not currently known. But leaders say they were previously…
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