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From MyStateline, Rock River Current and 10 more newsrooms, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. MyStateline2 hours ago

    Winnebago County Family Court Center opens in renovated Public Safety Building

    The new Winnebago County Family Court Center opened Monday in downtown Rockford following a $32 million, 18-month renovation of the former Rockford Public Safety Building.

    Also reported byRock River Current

  2. WIFR2 hours ago

    Election 2026: What to know about voting in Illinois, who is on the ballot

    Rockford News First's election guide breaks down what you need to know for the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.

  3. WIFR2 hours ago

    Winnebago Co. Sheriff’s Office collects supplies for ‘Baby Bank’

    The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office asks for the community’s help as they start collecting baby supplies for local families.

  4. Shaw Local3 hours ago

    McHenry’s newest downtown mural unveiled

    McHenry's D.C. Cobb building, overlooking Boone Creek and the Riverwalk, is the location for downtown's latest mural.

  5. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel3 hours ago

    UW Health closes deal to acquire Marshfield hospital in Beaver Dam

    The location will be renamed UW Health Beaver Dam Hospitals and Clinics. Patients will transition to using UW Health's patient portal in March 2027.

  6. WIFR4 hours ago

    Vacant house fire investigation underway in Rockford

    Also reported byMyStateline

  7. WIFR4 hours ago

    Belvidere police search for missing woman believed to be in Rockford

    The Belvidere Police Department is searching for a 50-year-old woman reported missing Saturday.

  8. WIFR5 hours ago

    Rockford pest control expert shares ways you can bug-proof your home this fall

  9. WIFR5 hours ago

    Juvenile charged in string of vehicle break-ins in Rockton

    A juvenile faces charges stemming from a string of vehicle burglaries, according to the Rockton Police Department.

  10. WIFR5 hours ago

    Stratton and Harrington share thoughts on U.S. Senate race

    It is now less than three weeks until the midterm elections, and on Thursday’s ‘The Issues’ segment, Rockford News First Anchor Mike Garrigan completes his look at the race to replace Dick Durbin in the U.S. Senate.

  11. WROK 1440 AM / 96.1 FM5 hours ago

    Rockford Customers Share Their Thoughts on Beef-a-Roo's Return

    If you grew up eating Beef-a-Roo in Rockford, you know how much this comeback means. So, does it taste like the original? Locals are weighing in!

  12. MyStateline5 hours ago

    Dates and kickoff times for round two of the playoffs for our Rockford area football teams

    Here’s a look at when our local football teams will take the field this weekend for the second round of the IHSA and I8FA playoffs.

  13. WIFR5 hours ago

    Cloudy and breezy start to the week with a soggy election day ahead

  14. Rock River Current6 hours ago

    Rockford ranks as nation’s No. 9 housing market in Wall Street Journal and Realtor.com list

    By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free mobile app ROCKFORD — The Wall Street Journal and Realtor.com have

  15. WIFR6 hours ago

    November 1 & 2 birthdays

  16. WIFR6 hours ago

    Winnebago Co. Sheriff’s Office escorts K-9 Quatro’s remains

    K-9 Quatro, who recently died following a sudden medical condition, receives a sheriff’s office escort as a final send off.

  17. WIFR8 hours ago

    Beloit Transit to offer free rides on Election Day

    In order to remove transportation barriers for residents, the City of Beloit is offering free busing through the Beloit Transit on Election Day, Nov. 3, 2026.

  18. Northern Public Radio8 hours ago

    2026 IL Report Card: Rockford Public Schools graduation rate has risen 15 points in past 5 years

    Illinois just released new education data for the last school year. Peter Medlin reports on what the data says about the state’s third-largest school district: Rockford.

  19. WIFR8 hours ago

    Vacant house on 7th Street in Rockford damaged after Halloween night fire

    A fire in Rockford caused about $40,000 in damage on Halloween night.

  20. WIFR9 hours ago

    Cloudy and drizzly today with more rain this week

    Mostly sunny skies with summer-like temperatures ahead

  21. Chicago Hockey Now9 hours ago

    CHN Daily: Blackhawks Back Home; Roobroeck Honored; Wright Finally Dealt

    The Chicago Blackhawks didn’t get a win during the two-game dads trip, but they at least closed out the quick

  22. WIFR10 hours ago

    Crews battle reported dryer fire at Belvidere mobile home

    One resident can’t return home following an overnight fire in Belvidere.

  23. Rockton-Roscoe News11 hours ago

    Monday, Oct 26 2026 (Copy)

    Local Eagle Scout candidate gifts Rockton School District gift of an Outdoor Classroom, SOBOs and Indians roll in their Playoff games, Plus all the other news you'll want to like, share and talk about with your neighbors, friends and family.

  24. Rock River Current11 hours ago

    Earthrise 815 to focus on turning Rockford’s climate concerns into action

    By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free mobile app ROCKFORD — An all-day conference this Friday will bring

  25. MyStateline11 hours ago

    More than 660 teachers nominated for 2027 Golden Apple Awards in Winnebago and Boone counties

    More than 660 teachers across Winnebago and Boone counties have been nominated for the 2027 Golden Apple Awards, an honor recognizing excellence in elementary education.

  26. CBS Chicago11 hours ago

    Chicago voters line up before early voting ends for the 2026 Illinois midterm election; Election Day is Tuesday

    Last early voters set to line up as Illinois candidates vie for votes

  27. Shaw Local12 hours ago

    Alex VanMastrigt energizes Sycamore defense in win at Belvidere: Daily Chronicle Week 11 Rewind

    Sycamore beat Belvidere 42-20 in a Class 5A First Round playoff game, while Kaneland, Genoa-Kingston and Hiawatha saw their seasons end.

  28. MyStateline12 hours ago

    Belvidere mobile home damaged after catching fire early Monday

    Belvidere fire officials worked to put out a fire at a mobile home early Monday morning.

  29. MyStateline13 hours ago

    Rain chances on the rise as next big system pushes in

    Next Big Storm System: Our next big storm system will begin to take shape over the next few days, bringing big changes to the weather pattern across northern Illinois. As an area of low pressure organizes and lifts to our north and west, the pressure gradient at the surface will tighten across the Midwest, leading

  30. Rockford Register Star13 hours ago

    Belvidere's Historic Funderburg House stars in new short film

    The historic Funderburg House in Belvidere is the setting for a new film competing in a Chicago festival.

  31. MyStateline13 hours ago

    October 2026 joins Rockford’s warmest on record

    A Look Back at October: October 2026 will go down as one of Rockford’s warmest Octobers on record. The average temperature at the Rockford Airport finished at 60.8°, ranking as the 9th warmest on record. Warmth wasn’t confined to just a few days either as a remarkable 17 of October’s 31 days recorded high temperatures of

  32. Rockford Register Star13 hours ago

    Illinois officials urge residents to get seasonal vaccines now

    Illinois health officials are urging residents to get flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccines as respiratory illnesses rise.

  33. Rockford Register Star13 hours ago

    Rock Valley College students bring Orwell's '1984' to the stage

    Rock Valley College students are staging a free production of George Orwell's '1984' in Rockford this November.

  34. Rockford Register Star13 hours ago

    Schnucks offers Thanksgiving meals for under 4 dollars

    Schnucks is offering a Thanksgiving meal for 10 people for less than 4 dollars per serving from Nov 18 to 25.

  35. Chicago Construction News17 hours ago

    Illinois commits $156M to housing initiatives under BUILD plan

    Chicago Construction News staff writer The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) has announced $156 million in funding for housing initiatives aimed at increasing the state’s housing supply and making homeownership

  36. WIFR17 hours ago

    Football Frenzy Play of the Week Nominations: Playoffs First Round

    With the first round of the playoffs in the books, here are our three nominations for the Football Frenzy Play of the Week sponsored by Holcomb Bank:

  37. MyStateline19 hours ago

    Cancer survivor gets surprise wish during IceHogs game

    The Rockford IceHogs partnered with Nik’s Wish to host a surprise wish reveal for 20-year-old cancer survivor Miguel during Sunday’s game at the BMO Center. Miguel was surprised during an intermission with news that his wish for a dream music studio had been granted.

  38. WIFR19 hours ago

    Discovery Center event gives families fun way to dispose of pumpkins

    Discovery Center Marketing and Digital Media Coordinator Emily Grobe says the event is not only fun, but also a learning experience.

    Also reported byMyStateline

  39. MyStateline20 hours ago

    Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office mourns passing of K9 Quatro

    The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office honored the life of K9 Quatro, a dedicated service dog who died from a medical complication on Saturday at age seven.

    Also reported byWIFR

  40. MyStateline21 hours ago

    Drizzle possible through Monday, steadier rain Tuesday and Wednesday

    Rainfall potential will increase over the coming days as a broader low pressure system approaches the area. Sunday night and Monday will mainly feature isolated to scattered patches of light drizzle, if any rain at all. But steadier showers and higher coverage of rain will arrive Monday night through Tuesday night. While there may be