Good morning, Rockford.

Rockford resident Doris Noreen turned 113 on Tuesday, Sept.

15 and is recognized as the oldest living person in Illinois. Reporter Aaron Wilson celebrated her milestone with a small local gathering.

BBB Rockford Regional Office warns local movie fans about fake streaming sites offering free access to Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, which can steal personal data.

Consumers should verify official studio sites (or trusted streaming platforms) before sharing payment information.

The 78th Greenwich Village Art Fair returns with nearly 80 artists, live music and food trucks at Rockford Art Museum in downtown Rockford on Sept.

19 and 20. Admission is $10 for the public, and family activities will include children’s projects and raffles while proceeds support museum programming.

Rockford's first community solar project saved $163,000 for local households and OSF HealthCare in its first year, and local leaders will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony and site tour today at 11 a.m. at Rock Cut Solar at 580 N.

Memorial Blvd to rededicate it as Mark Raeder Legacy I.

Cleanup work is set to begin soon at an 11-acre brownfield site at 126 Shirland Ave in South Beloit after the city received a $311,400 EPA grant.

Officials say the work will remove petroleum contamination from a former industrial site to clear the way for riverfront redevelopment by fall.

Acting Mayor Janessa Neal expressed excitement at a city council meeting for a new tourism improvement district that would impose a 2% surcharge on large hotel stays to boost regional tourism.

The plan is expected to bring in more events + support local businesses.

UW Health nutritionist advises Rockford residents to enjoy fall treats in moderation to manage excess sugar intake and calories.

She recommends opting for sugar-free syrups and water with fruit (balancing healthier choices with occasional sweet drinks) to help control weight and blood sugar spikes.

Rock River Valley Blood Center launched the Rescue Rockford blood drive on September 15 to boost donations for 14 hospitals, and donors can win two Sugarland concert tickets for an event on October 23.

The drive runs at local sites in Rockford, Belvidere, and Freeport until September 25.

Winnebago County health officials urge residents to talk openly about suicide and learn warning signs as the county faces an average of 40 deaths each year.

The department offers mental health resources, including virtual prevention training on Sept. 30 and free gun lock access, to strengthen community connections.

Tim Martin, a long-time donor from Belvidere, donated blood on Tuesday at Rock River Valley Blood Center and won a $1,000 gas card through the Fuel Your Summer campaign.

His donation contributed to a 20% increase in blood donations during peak holiday periods.

New Realtor.com data shows home prices in Winnebago County fell in June with the median sale dropping to $210,000—3.4% lower than May's $217,500—while single-family prices dropped nearly 6% even as prices were 5% higher than last June; overall, 334 residential sales were recorded.