Rockford Public Library Board of Trustees to discuss potential branch closures, cuts in hours next week
If RPL doesn’t change its operations, it would face a $1 million deficit next year.…
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Election officials want to clear up confusion following letter from Secretary of State
The Winnebago County Clerk’s Office says its phone has been ringing off the hook since the state’s letter went…
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A look inside what tools are used in solving arson cases
After an arsonist is arrested for three separate fires in Rockford, 13 News speaks with the city’s arson investigators to learn what goes into…
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Rockford loan program aims to help small businesses survive COVID-19 pandemic
Ray Richmond says his barbershop was too small to qualify for state and federal aid. Luckily, Rockford’s loan program came to the…
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Local blood banks experience shortage amid COVID-19, urge people to donate
The Rock River Valley Blood Center says its seeing a roughly 40% drop in mobile collections due to fewer office blood drives.…
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NIU students react to classes moving online amid COVID-19 case spike
A letter from NIU’s president let students know more than 120 of their classmates have been diagnosed with COVID-19.…
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After filing multiple appeals over four months, Rockton woman still struggling to receive unemployment
Amy Brewer lost her job in February and is still struggling to have IDES answer her denial appeal.…
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Criminal complaints shed light on alleged illegal activities that led to Winnebago County Coroner and wife’s arrest
Criminal complaints show the pair misusing a county issued credit card for unauthorized spending and fake documents to cover the trail.…
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Setting Up for Success: Key things to keep in mind for your child’s remote learning space
When it comes to remote learning spaces, experts say it will take trial and error to find the right spot for your student.…
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INSIDE LOOK: RPS 205 gives tours to explain COVID-19 changes ahead of first day of school
Classes resume exactly one day from today. 13 News takes an inside look at RPS 205 schools to show some of the changes families can…
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