Staff Report ROCKFORD - Landmarks and buildings across the United States are going blue to shine a light on those who are working tirelessly every day during the Coronavirus pandemic. Tonight at 7 p.m.,Nicholas Conservatory &…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - Seven people have now died in Winnebago County from COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the novel corona virus, after two more deaths were announced Friday, April 10. Details about the…

By  Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - Although Vice President Mike Pence suggested that Easter gatherings be kept at no more than 10 people, Gov. J.B. Pritzker has another message for the people of Illinois. "I would like people to…

Staff Report CHICAGO -- A federal judge in the Northern District of Illinois has ordered Cook County Sheriff Thomas Dart to implement additional social distancing and sanitary measures Cook County Jail as part of his constitutional…

Staff Report WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,  through the Health Resources and Services Administration, has awarded $51,637,470 to 45 health centers in Illinois as part of a historic U.S. response to…

By The Associated Press NEW YORK — New national data shows how large the differences have been across the United States in coronavirus hospitalizations. The report says that across the country, about 119 out of every 100,000 people…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - A Harlem High School graduate will appear in an episode of the Discovery Channel's "Naked and Afraid" that airs this Sunday, April 12. Jessica Cornellier filmed the episode in the Philippines last April. The…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - Woodward, Inc. plans to close its Rock Cut plant, the company announced Friday. "Woodward is conducting permanent layoffs and temporary furloughs because we are temporarily closing business lines,…

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…

By Geoff Mulvihill Associated Press With the federal stockpile drained of protective gear, states are turning to each other, private industries and anyone who can donate in a desperate bid to get respirators, gloves and other supplies…

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,…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter CHICAGO - This year may not be the year for large summer events, says Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker. The governor said Thursday that until we are on our way to eradicating COVID-19, people should not gather in…

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…

Staff Report TOPKEKA, Kansas -  The Kansas Legislative Coordinating Council sided with the state attorney general and against Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly by voting 5-2 Wednesday to overturn the governor’s executive order that limited…

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…