Winnebago County Coronavirus Vaccination Rates

Here is how the Rockford area is doing with coronavirus vaccinations.

Rockford Park District: Applicants Needed For Jane Lyons Memorial Scholarship

See the latest announcement from the Rockford Park District.

Rockford Area Red Cross Blood Drive Coming Up Soon

The pandemic has affected the U.S. blood supply. The Red Cross will hold a blood drive soon in the Rockford area.

WGU Issues Call for K-12 Teachers to Apply for Grant Funding

University plans to award up to $125,000 to teachers throughout Illinois, Missouri and Kansas to help fund innovative classroom projects

What’s in Your Kitchen?

Momma Chef: Bringing You Dozens of Fabulous Recipes Using Less Than 6 Ingredients and Under 6 Minutes Prep Time! Easiest Dinner This Week!

Federal Taxes: How Do Your Payments And Refunds Compare?

You can use IRS data to compare your tax payments and refunds to others in Winnebago County.

See Latest: Rockford Area Coronavirus Cases, Vaccine

Illinois is doing better than most states in the race to vaccinate its population.

Rockford Park District: Rockford Park District Provides Update To Board Of Commissioners Regarding Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, And Bel ...

See the latest announcement from the Rockford Park District.

In Rockford Area, Share Of College Grads Rising

The portion of U.S. residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been increasing. Here's how it’s changed in Winnebago County.

How Coronavirus Affected Bankruptcy Filings In Rockford Area

Here's how the pandemic affected bankruptcies in Winnebago County. Experts warn of a likely surge in coming years.

How Close Are Rockford Area Hospitals To Capacity? Update

Here's how many hospital beds are currently filled in Winnebago County as the pandemic wanes.

WGU Partners with the Illinois Primary Health Care Association

The partnership will connect members of the Illinois Primary Health Care Association to WGU's online programs and scholarships offerings.

Body Found In Rockford Storage Unit Is Missing McHenry County Woman

Anyone with information on the case is asked to call McHenry County Sheriff’s investigators at (815) 334-4750.

How Reliable Is Your Illinois Electric Supplier?

See how well power providers in the Rockford area and across IL serve their customers.

How Close Are Rockford Area Hospitals To Capacity? Weekly Update

New federal data shows how the waning coronavirus epidemic is affecting hospitals in Winnebago County.

How Coronavirus Is Affecting Rockford Area Nursing Homes: Weekly Update

The federal government is tracking the decline of COVID-19 cases in nursing homes, including in the Rockford area.

WGU Launches Equitable Access Initiative

Initiative will Remove Barriers for Current and Prospective Students with High Financial Need

How COVID-19 Is Affecting Rockford Nursing Homes: Weekly Update

The federal government has been tracking coronavirus cases and deaths in nursing homes, including in Rockford.

Rockford Nurse Surprised with Scholarship to WGU

Nicole Reyes was awarded a $2,500 Back to School Scholarship to the fully online, nonprofit university

Hospital Capacity In Rockford Area: Weekly Update

Here's how many inpatient and ICU hospital beds are currently filled in Winnebago County and across IL.

Advocates Praise West Push on Police Crisis Intervention Training

House Bill 28 aims to authorize at least 40-hours of certified training in crisis intervention for law enforcement officer recruits.

Here’s How Coronavirus Is Affecting Rockford Nursing Homes

The federal government has been tracking coronavirus cases and deaths in nursing homes, including in Rockford.

How to Help Keep Kids Smiling Amid COVID-19

By Dr. Richard Gesker, Chief Dental Officer, UnitedHealthcare

Hospital Capacity In The Rockford Area: See Latest Numbers

New federal data shows how many inpatient and ICU hospital beds are currently filled in Winnebago County.

State Sen. Michael Hastings joins Mayor Tom McNamara in Byron

Investing in clean energy and preserving good-paying jobs among top priorities for legislative session

Hospital Capacity In The Rockford Area: Weekly Update

Here are the latest figures on which hospitals are closest to capacity in Winnebago County and across Illinois.

Here's How Close Rockford Area Hospitals Are To Capacity

New federal government data shows which hospitals are closest to capacity in the Rockford area.

WGU Launches the “I Have a Dream” Scholarship

Nonprofit, online university to award $100,000 in scholarships for Illinoisans who dream of earning a degree

Here's How Close Rockford Area Hospitals Are To Capacity

New data provided by the federal government shows which hospitals are closest to capacity in the Rockford area.

Rockford Residents Surprised with Scholarships to WGU

Erik Erikson-Pierson and Kaleb Bermudez were awarded $2,500 Military Appreciation Scholarships to the fully online, nonprofit university

Obituary: Mark Steffensmeier

A proud Veteran of the U.S. Army passes away at 80.

Family Of Accused Green Beret 'Shocked And Saddened' By Shooting

"The Webb family is grieving for all those involved," according to a statement released Wednesday.

Lawyer: Soldier Charged In Rockford Shooting May Have PTSD

Three people were killed and three were wounded in a shooting Saturday at a Rockford bowling alley.

Victims' Names, New Details Released In Bowling Alley Shooting

Police said Duke Webb, accused in the shooting, was on leave from the Army and was visiting family in Illinois.

K-9 Killed In The Line Of Duty: IL Sheriff's Department

Loki was fatally injured when a suspected drunken driver crashed into the back of a sheriff's officer's vehicle, police said.

3 Dead In Bowling Alley Shooting; Green Beret Charged

A 37-year-old active duty serviceman from Florida has been charged in the deaths of three men at Don Carter Lanes in Rockford.

WGU offering Resiliency Grant to those finishing school in 2021

The nonprofit, online university is also offering tips for online learning amidst the continuing COVID-19 pandemic

Forbes Recognizes WGU as one of the Best Employers for Veterans

Online, nonprofit university was named as a stand-out employer for the veteran community in the publication's 2020 List

Where To Find Christmas Trees In 2020 Near Rockford

If a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year, here's a selection of quality local farms in the Rockford area.

Machesney Park Resident Surprised with Scholarship to WGU

Amy Reilly was awarded a $2,500 Resiliency Scholarship to the fully online, nonprofit university