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Seward residents clean up storm debris
SEWARD, Ill. (WIFR) - The streets of Seward are eerie as debris from this week’s storms litter roads and yards. On Thursday, the north side of the village got power back, but the south side is still without. On top of no power, the residents don’t have running water. “Everyone is just getting a little worn out of this. We have been hauling limbs and cleaning things up but I don’t think we’re halfway there,” says village resident Andy Conover. “It’s really been stressing on the community ‘cause we have had no electricity and just a disaster of trees everywhere. Far more tree damage than we have seen in a lot of years.”
8 Fairs You Won’t Want to Miss in Northern IL & Southern WI This Summer
Now that Independence Day has come and gone, we've officially entered the back half of summer, but don't start crying into your flip-flops, because there is still a ton of summertime fun to be had over the next month in the Rockford area!. If your summertime dreams involve a lot...
Rockford Pushes For Disaster Declaration Following This Week’s Devastating Storms
The Stateline area has been working hard to clean up after this week's nasty storms, and city officials are wasting no time pushing for an official disaster declaration which would provide much-needed relief for homeowners. Benefits of a Disaster Declaration. When a city or county gets nailed by massive flooding,...
Nine Amazing Neighborhood Bars To Grab A Drink In Illinois
When it's time to grab a drink, the residents of Illinois love stopping at their favorite bar, and here are some of the best neighborhood taverns in Rockford. It's a practice that many people in Illinois enjoy doing. That's stopping off after work to grab a beer. Sometimes, you've had a tough day at work. You want to cleanse your system before heading home to see the family. For many residents, the solution is going to a place where everyone knows their name. Of course, I'm talking about your favorite neighborhood tavern. Just one drink and a little conversation can make it all better.
Tree removal on Illinois 2 in Winnebago County to begin July 22
DIXON, Ill. (WTVO) — The Illinois Department of Transportation announced Thursday that it will begin clearing trees felled by the weekend storm along Illinois 2 in Winnebago County beginning on Monday, July 22nd. Maintenance crews will begin removing trees from Meridian Road to Beltline Road in Rockford. Motorists should expect daily lane closures and the […]
A flood of frustration: Rockford residents say flooding fix is overdue
It was a moment Jay Larson had dreaded for years. On Saturday, July 13, a heavy rain fell and Larson watched as his fellow Keith Creek Neighborhood residents scrambled to move their cars and belongings to high ground as floodwaters once again crept up their streets and surrounded their houses. It was deja vu...
Winnebago County, IL – Hotline Opens for Storm Damage Assistance
Winnebago County has launched a hotline for residents affected by recent storms. Supported by the City of Rockford, Rockford United Way, and the American Red Cross, the service aims to connect residents with essential resources and agencies. According to the Rockford Police Department, the hotline, staffed by Rockford United Way...
2 hazardous waste collections planned for October in the stateline
(WIFR) - This fall, two hazardous waste collections will be held in the stateline, giving area communities the chance to safely dispose of unused or leftover hazardous household products. The one-day collections are open 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. on:. Saturday, October 12, at Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department,...
Athletes play hands-on role in construction of world’s largest Special Olympics facility
It’s been five years since Special Olympics Michigan Inc. athletes and their families gathered at a former high school campus in Byron Township to learn about plans to transform the property into an inclusive sports complex for athletes with intellectual disabilities. Now, multiple outdoor sports fields and amenities are...
American Red Cross distributes ‘clean up kits’ to Rockford residents after storm
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The American Red Cross provided “clean up kits” to Rockford residents in an effort to help with recovery efforts from last weekend’s storms. The kits, which included a bucket, gloves, cleaning supplies, and garbage bags, were handed out at Forest City Church, 1280 S Alpine Road, on Friday morning. The Salvation […]
Adults with disabilities help paint mural at The Village Bakery in Oregon
OREGON, Ill. (WIFR) - Many hands made light work Thursday as finishing touches were added to a new mural in Oregon. With the help of staff from Oregon Village of Progress, Dixon mural artist Nora Reuter completes a nature-themed mural on a wall of The Village Bakery building, 101 N. Third Street.
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