Spotty showers and storms slide through between now and 8 pm. While most spots won't see much, there is a slight risk for severe weather. Stay alert through sunset for both rain and strong storms. pic.twitter.com/0GU8…

FIRST ALERT: While chilly temperatures are to be the main talking point overnight, it's increasingly likely that several clusters of strong to severe thunderstorms will affect the Stateline late this week and continuing through the weekend. Here's more. www.wifr.com/2024/04…

Closed due to accident in #Rockford on Whitman St WB from 2nd St (Route 251) to Main St (Route 2) #CHITraffic bit.ly/Z6LhAv

Pritzker 'not sure' if new Bears multibillion dollar stadium a priority for taxpayers www.sj-r.com/story/n…

As the sun continues to heat the area this afternoon, our atmosphere's becoming more unstable, which will likely lead to storm development here or nearby. Here's your First Alert on our storm chances, and if there's a severe threat to be concerned about.

Today at 4:23 pm, RFD responded to the 300 block of Howard Avenue for a residential fire. Crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire. One occupant was rescued from the 2nd floor. The occupant is being evaluated at a local hospital. The fire is under investigation.

Had an insightful conversation with a dedicated doctor in Rockford, IL about the Healthcare Protection Act. Our mission: Prioritizing people and supporting those most invested in the health care system with legislation that makes a difference.

Next week is the 12th Annual David H. Caskey Memorial Lecture, sponsored by the family of Mr. Caskey and the RVC Foundation. This FREE event features Jonathan Blitzer, a staff writer at The New Yorker, and his book: Everyone Who is Gone is Here. rockvalleycollege.ed…

Former residents reflect on time at Rockford's Fairgrounds Valley housing complex as demolition looms www.rrstar.com/story…

Belvidere signs exclusive garbage contract for city residents www.rrstar.com/story…

This week 6th Grade Students at Flinn Middle School participated in the Great American Cleanup. Every year, in honor of Earth Day, students help to heal our planet by cleaning up the area around Harrison Avenue from 20th Street to Alpine Road, and on Ohio Parkway.

Frost may only be a threat during the morning as warmer weather is already moving back in. Temperatures rebound Thursday and keep rising from there. See if we can get to the 80s at bit.ly/3PVAJ8v

Pecatonica robbery suspect battered victim, arrested: police trib.al/oXgvSjW pic.twitter.com/pXf9…

Marcus Shepherd and @DonVillar took the CFL's OI Training on the road over the weekend for a 1-day workshop focused on DEI with Rockford United Labor! DIVERSITY is a strength of the labor movement as we fight for EQUITY that leads to the INCLUSION of all people! #Solidarity pic.twitter.com/NNsM…

City Council members are considering increasing the salary for Rockford’s next mayor by nearly 15% and bumping the pay for aldermen for the first time in more than 20 years. www.rockrivercurrent…

The #WeThrive initiative is about building a better future for women. But to do so, we must honor the women who paved the way. I loved the Rockford Women’s Suffrage Plaza, co-created by artist Susan Burton and Rockford residents, celebrating women gaining the right to vote!