Two Rockford residents recognized as 2018 Lincoln Academy student laureates
ROCKFORD (WREX) – Rockford University announces outstanding student honored by Lincoln Academy of Illinois this weekend. Senior Hanqing Wang traveled to Springfield on Saturday to be recognized for her achievements
Two Rockford residents recognized as 2018 Lincoln Academy student laureates
ROCKFORD (WREX) – Rockford University announces outstanding student honored by Lincoln Academy of Illinois this weekend. Senior Hanqing Wang traveled to Springfield on Saturday to
Rockford Police host annual model train show
ROCKFORD (WREX) – Model trains followed their tracks into the Rockford Police department on Saturday. District One and the National Model Railroad Association teamed up
Seventeen local children find their forever family during National Adoption Day
ROCKFORD (WREX) – Excitement and anticipation filled the air in the Winnebago County Justice Center on Saturday, as local families welcomed 17 kids into their
Belvidere Police collect donations for annual Feed the Need Food Drive
BELVIDERE (WREX) – The Belvidere Police Department is asking for your donations ahead of the holiday season to help families here in the Stateline. For
Harlem-Roscoe Fire Protection District, Lions host Senior Turkey Dinner
ROSCOE (WREX)- Thanksgiving may be a week away, but hundreds had their holiday meals Thursday. The Harlem-Roscoe Fire Protection District and the Harlem Lions Club
Semi-truck driver instructor helps his students start a new chapter in life
A semi-truck driving instructor is recognized as an outstanding instructor by his students for his calm and patient teaching-method.
Rockford Fire, Police departments work together at Care for Pets fundraiser
Members of both the Rockford Police and Rockford Fire departments served as bartenders at The Olympic Tavern. It was part of a Care for Pets fundraiser.
Salvation Army, volunteers serve 200 meals to seniors
Hundreds of seniors came together today for a meal. The Salvation Army held its Annual Senior Thanksgiving Luncheon
Beef-A-Roo owner pays to fix employees’ vehicles after recent vandalsim
After thousands of dollars worth of damage is done by an act of vandalism, Beef-A-Roo’s business owners are stepping up.
Christmas tree makes its way to downtown Rockford
ROCKFORD (WREX) — Downtown Rockford is beginning to look a lot like Christmas.
Fred VanVleet will donate 160 coats to Rockford kids in need
Rockford native and NBA star Fred VanVleet is giving back to his hometown ahead of the holidays.
Discovery Center Museum helps visitors get ‘Crazy About Chemistry’
Students in Rockford may have had the day off from school due to Veterans Day, but that didn’t stop some from getting crazy about chemistry.
Harlem Middle School teacher brings a smile to every student’s face
Luke Tassoni is an 8th grade social studies teacher who keeps his class lively and lighthearted
Inspiring 815: Evelyn’s Acre
“The feeling of losing a kid is like no other. The pain, not only emotionally, but it physically hurts.”
13 WEATHER AUTHORITY
Dry and chilly weather takes over after Saturday morning’s snow
Temperatures will struggle to warm, so continue to watch out for slick roads.
