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Wednesday, September 18th, 2024
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Good morning, Rockford. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Broadway in Rockford will be closed for water service repairs from September 17th, with possible water shutoffs for nearby residents. WTVO
- ➤ The Rockford community mobilizes to save Alpine Meadows playground from demolition due to expired equipment, leading the Park District to reconsider its replacement strategy. WIFR
- ➤ FRSA in Rockford and Cherry Valley will shift to monthly billing cycles in January 2025 to aid in budgeting and service issue detection, without changing resident and business rates. WIFR
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A two-vehicle collision in Rockford caused major traffic delays and resulted in minor injuries, under investigation by the Winnebago County Sheriff's Office. WIFR
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ In Rockford, an 81% conviction rate was achieved for domestic violence cases, highlighting the Winnebago County State’s Attorney’s Office's focus on using new prosecutorial tools and strategies. WTVO
- ➤ The personal data of 4.6 million Illinois residents was exposed in July due to an unsecured database, risking identity theft and privacy breaches. WTVO
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Rockford, Illinois, have dropped 34.2 cents in the past month, now averaging $3.30 a gallon, amidst a national trend of decreasing fuel costs. WTVO
- ➤ Buona Beef and The Original Rainbow Cone celebrated their grand opening in Loves Park, marking a successful local expansion driven by community interest and strategic market analysis. Rock River Current
- ➤ The development near Rockford's US-20 and IL-2 interchange is expected to create 37,000 jobs. WTVO
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