Bath & Body Fusion donates hand cream to Rockford healthcare workers
Rockford small business Bath & Body Fusion donates hand lotion to healthcare workers at SwedishAmerican Hospital…
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Operation Feed the Front Line helps first responders and local restaurants
A new project aims to back local restaurants and…
Local businesses, fire departments donate beds to KSB Hospital
Dinges Fire Company along with Raynor Garage…
Colorwave Graphics uses its materials to make recyclable hospital beds and partitions
Hoping to get a head start, Lombardo let Rockford…
HHS: Federal stocks of protective equipment nearly depleted
The Strategic National Stockpile is nearly out of…
9 new cases of COVID-19 in Winnebago County, total up to 76
The number of coronavirus cases in Winnebago…
Coronavirus cases confirmed at two long-term care facilities in Winnebago County
The facilities are working closely with Winnebago…
SwedishAmerican donates medical supplies to organizations in need
A Rockford hospital donated supplies to…
Rise in unemployment creates a unique burden for the economy
While closures of businesses and restaurants may…
SwedishAmerican donates medical supplies to organizations in need
A Rockford hospital donated supplies to organizations in…
Rise in unemployment creates a unique burden for the economy
While closures of businesses and restaurants may be hurting the economy, an expert in economics says going out right now could hurt it worse.…
City of Rockford reminds community solicitation is not allowed coronavirus pandemic
The City of Rockford is reminding the community solicitation is not allowed during the COVID-19 pandemic.…
Illinois awards $14 million in grants to 700 small bars, restaurants and hotels impacted by virus
The state of Illinois has announced hundreds of small bars, restaurants and hotels impacted by the coronavirus have received emergency grant funding.…
New case of COVID-19 in Stephenson County, total up to 7
The Stephenson County Health Department is reporting a new case of COVID-19.…
Ogle County reports first COVID-19 related death, total cases up to 15
The health department said the resident was a patient in their…
Illinois COVID-19 relief fund distributes $5.5M to organizations across the state, including in the Stateline
Illinois has announced the first round of funding to organizations from the state’s COVID-19 relief…
Illinois reports 1,500 new coronavirus cases, 82 new deaths
The coronavirus pandemic continues to intensify in Illinois as the number of deaths and cases continue to…
Report: Illinois receives B- in social distancing, improvement in some Stateline counties
Illinois as a whole received a grade of a B- for social distancing, according to Unacast’s latest…
Village of Rockton bans burning of leaves due to coronavirus
The village made the announcement on Wednesday.…
Boone County confirms first coronavirus related death
The number of confirmed cases in Boone County is currently at 7.…
RPS 205 postpones senior prom, optimistic about June graduation
Rockford Public Schools 205 has officially postponed proms at all of its high schools for this year.…
Woodward announces layoffs amid COVID-19 pandemic
Woodward announced it was laying off employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.…
8 Minutes of Expertise: Jordan Vold at Crusader Community Heatlh
Jordan Vold with Crusader Community Health is featured on the latest segment of 8 Minutes of Expertise on 13 WREX.…
Alcohol purchases for distilleries to be tax-exempt if used for sanitizer
“During this time of crisis, it is great to see Illinois taxpayers stepping up to help in so many…
Loves Park Ambulance Service sends crews to New York to fight COVID-19
ATS Medical Services in Loves Park sent some crews out east to help with FEMA’s response to COVID-19.…
Boone County confirms 7th coronavirus case
The health department says the case is a resident in their 80s.…
Home Depot donates 5,600 N95 masks to Dixon hospital
The hospital called the donation “a true blessing” in helping workers on the front line of COVID-19.…
Veteran Chicago firefighter dies from COVID-19 complications
Currently 46 department employees have COVID-19, the disease caused by the…
YMCA of Rock River Valley announces financial hardships, hopeful memberships will continue
The YMCA says it’s been forced to make cuts due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s hoping members will continue memberships through this tough time.…
People with Lupus struggle to find medication after thought it could fight COVID-19
ILLINOIS (WREX)– A potential drug to fight COVID-19 has been praised by the federal government without proven clinical studies. Top health officials…
Integrity Auto Care uses UV light at its disinfecting tent stations
The auto repair shop purchased UV light equipment and set up disinfecting tents outside of its Belvidere and South Beloit…
ER injury visits down due to Stay-at-Home order
Doctors say injuries like broken bones and sprains are down because there is less physical activity for people to do during the pandemic.…
Girl Scouts of America launches new plans during COVID-19 pandemic
Social distancing put cookie booths on hold, so now there’s an online option.…
Poplar Grove Elementary School puts on parade for students
Poplar Grove Elementary puts on a parade to see their students from a safe…
OSF HeathCare to implement pay cuts, reduce staff
The health system announced Tuesday it would reduce salaries of top executives by at least 5 percent, with some leaders taking a 10 percent pay…
Rockford restaurant gives you a chance to provide food for health care workers
A Rockford restaurant is giving you a chance to provide free food to health care…
IDPH provides update on patients recovery from COVID-19
Speaking in Chicago on Tuesday, Dr. Ezike said IDPH sent out a survey to those who have tested positive for COVID-19 in the state.…
Mayor McNamara: 5 new cases of COVID-19 in Winnebago County
Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara confirmed 5 new cases of COVID-19 on…
Illinois receives ventilators from California, request more from feds
Gov. Pritzker says the state has requested an additional 3,620 ventilators from the federal government.…
Gov. Pritzker provides update on hospital beds, ventilators availability across the state
As of April 6, the state has 35 percent of all ICU beds available, 949 of 2,709, and 57.1 percent of ventilators are available, 1,593 of…
13th case of COVID-19 confirmed in Ogle County
On Monday, the health department reported 3 cases, patients in their 20s, 30s and 50s.…
RPS 205 set to get $11.7 million from federal government
The funding is meant to help the district get through the COVID-19 pandemic and invest in technology to help its students.…
1,287 new coronavirus cases in Illinois, 73 new deaths
The number of coronavirus cases and deaths in Illinois continue to rise as Illinois gets closer to the projected peak of the virus.…
Member of Governor Pritzker’s office tests positive for coronavirus
No one else in the office is showing symptoms and the office immediately under went deep cleaning, according to Gov. Pritzker.…
SwedishAmerican launches curbside pick-up for prescriptions
The health care system announced they’re launching curbside pick-up of prescriptions at the outpatient pharmacy at the main hospital.…
Chicago jail sees 1st possible coronavirus-related death
Illinois is girding for its worst days in dealing with rising deaths and new…
ISP District 16 to wear masks, gloves during coronavirus pandemic
The district says they’ve traded in their hats and ties for face shields, gloves and…
8 Minutes of Expertise: Chairman Haney talks about efforts to combat COVID-19
For the next several weeks, 13 WREX will start hosting an “8 Minutes of Expertise” during our 6 p.m. newscast.…
CDC announces additional $8 million to Illinois for COVID-19 response
The funding will also supplement an existing cooperative agreement to state jurisdictions through the Emerging Infections Program (EIP) to enhance…
Rockford Park District to remove additional equipment to prevent spread of coronavirus
The community can call the non-emergency line at 815-966-2900 to report a large group gathering.…
Carz R’ Us in Machesney Park offers deals and discounts to essential workers
Carz R’ Us in Machesney Park is offering special deals for essential workers: free oil changes for certain essential workers and 10 percent off for…
Daughter surprises mom with birthday parade during stay-at-home order
Miye Goodson thought she’d spend her 68th birthday going for a drive to the park. Her daughter had other plans.…
Prairie State Legal Services represents clients in domestic violence cases during pandemic
Despite the stay at home order, Prairie State Legal Services is open in Rockford to represent clients in domestic violence…
Gas prices continue falling in the area
The COVID-19 pandemic continues fueling the drop at the…
Top Wisconsin court blocks governor’s request to move election; primary set for Tuesday amid outbreak
Wisconsin’s presidential primary election will proceed Tuesday under an order from the state Supreme Court that blocks Gov. Evers from moving the…
How COVID-19 is negatively impacting area farmers
ROCKFORD (WREX) — Videos are circulating of dairy farmers dumping their milk down the drain. A painful sight for farmers to see. “These dairy…
Health officials project 59,000 people in Winnebago County will get the coronavirus
The Winnebago County Health Department has released some new numbers and projections regarding the coronavirus.…
2nd & 3rd coronavirus related deaths confirmed in Winnebago County, 20 new cases
The health department also projects the peak of the virus in Winnebago County to be April 29-May…
First coronavirus related death reported in DeKalb County
DeKalb County is currently reporting 22 confirmed cases of the virus.…