Regional coalition announces initiative to enhance consumer confidence
As several businesses begin to reopen, multiple organizations in the Stateline have paired up to help consumers feel safer when…
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Winnebago County reaches 2,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 as 69 new cases announced, 4 new deaths
Winnebago County has reached 2,000 confirmed…
City of Beloit cancels 4th of July fireworks, other summer celebrations
The City of Beloit is the latest to announce it…
IDPH files emergency rule mandating COVID-19 tests at long-term care facilities
Each facility will collect specimens and arrange…
Boston Marathon canceled for 1st time in 124-year history
Organizers said Thursday that they instead will…
Chicago plans to begin lifting virus restrictions Wednesday, June 3
Chicago’s mayor says the nation’s third-largest…
Illinois reports 1,527 new COVID-19 cases, 104 new deaths as state prepares to move to Phase 3
Almost 44% of the deaths in the state have been…
Rockford Park District to allow golf carts, groups of 4 starting Friday
Every golf course will have food and beverage…
2020 Rock River Anything That Floats Race canceled
The event plans to return in 2021.…
Rockford Park District to allow golf carts, groups of 4 starting Friday
Every golf course will have food and beverage items for golfers to grab and go. Outdoor seating is also available at each course, and will be…
2020 Rock River Anything That Floats Race canceled
The event plans to return in 2021.…
YMCA to reopen select locations with restrictions starting Monday
The YMCA also told 13 WREX they hope to open racquetball courts up as soon as Monday, too.…
Illinois set to move to Phase 3 tomorrow, here’s what changes
The state of Illinois is on track to move to Phase 3 of the state’s 5-Phase plan to reopen on Friday, May 29.…
2020 Wisconsin State Fair canceled
The 2020 Wisconsin State Fair has been canceled, Chairman John Yingling announced…
2 new COVID-19 deaths in Winnebago County, total confirmed cases nears 2,000
Winnebago County Health Officials announced new COVID-19 related deaths as well as new cases of the virus on…
US layoffs climb to 41 million, despite business reopenings
Roughly 2.1 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week…
Pritzker requests repeal of temporary restraining order for Illinois tanning salon
Gov. JB Pritzker has requested an Illinois Appellate Court review the temporary restraining order granted to a Clay County…
Garden centers see an influx in purchases during the pandemic
Pepper Creek in Rockford says families that are stuck at home are using the time to beautify their yards. While it still has a large selection, items…
Inside the last line of defense against COVID-19
“They worsen rapidly, COVID patients worsen rapidly,” he adds, while a mask covers his…
Due to COVID-19 response, Rockford Fire Department more than $500,000 over budget in overtime
The overtime is thanks to an extra ambulance brought in to handle COVID-19 patients and the downtime needed to properly decontaminate the vehicles.…
US deaths from coronavirus surpasses 100,000
The U.S. has surpassed a jarring milestone in the coronavirus pandemic: 100,000 deaths.…
Ogle County reports 3rd COVID-19 related death
Of the 204 confirmed cases, 161 people have recovered, according to health officials.…
Illinois coronavirus death toll reaches 5,000 as state reports 160 new deaths
The number of people who have died from the coronavirus in Illinois has reached…
Red Cross urges healthy people to donate blood to prevent a shortage
The American Red Cross urgently needs blood donations as hospitals re-open for non-elective procedures. Demand for blood increased by…
Boeing slashes 12,000 jobs as virus seizes travel industry
The company said Wednesday it will lay off 6,770 U.S. workers this week, and another 5,520 employees are taking buyouts.…
Report: Illinois first state to meet White House’s guidelines to loosen restrictions, begin reopening
In all five categories, Illinois meets the requirements to begin reopening.…
Antibody tests not accurate to make policy decisions, CDC says
Officials should not use the coronavirus antibody test to make important policy decisions because of inaccuracies with the tests, according to the…
Illinois movie theaters propose plan to reopen before Pritzker’s guidelines
Movie theaters in Illinois have outlined a proposal to safely reopen the industry more quickly than outlined by the governor’s…
Report: Only half of Americans say they would get a COVID-19 vaccine
Only about half of Americans say they would get a COVID-19 vaccine if the scientists working furiously to create one succeed.…
OSF Medical Center says it’s now time to follow through with routine healthcare
OSF Medical Center says it sees 120 visits in the emergency room on a given day but now that number is cut into…
Restaurants set to reopen Friday under guidelines and safety protocols
Restaurants less than a year old face additional challenges with COVID-19, but Friday they can reopen with some restrictions. Hear from two local…
City of Rockford anticipates a roughly $17.7 million shortfall in general fund due to COVID-19
With record high levels of unemployment, the city’s finance director is concerned about the impact this will have on income tax revenue.…