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3 of the Most Criminally Underrated Things About Rockford
Rockford has many things it's known for. I've been here for a hot minute now, and these are some of the most underrated and amazing things about the 815. Sure, there are some more I'm probably forgetting, but these are all based on my personal opinion and experience. Our town...
Your turn: We need a permanent solution for crashes at the North Main/Auburn roundabout
If you haven’t heard, June 3 the City of Rockford will bring the Main/Auburn roundabout down to one lane. This is temporary and part of a test on how to make the city’s most crash-prone intersection safer. As a resident of one of the neighborhoods abutting the roundabout,...
Multi-million dollar settlement reached in Rockton Chemtool class-action lawsuit
Neighbors who lived within a 3-mile radius of the June 14, 2021, Chemtool industrial fire in Rockton have reached a $94.5 million preliminary settlement with the company. Neighbors, homeowners and tenants near the chemical plant, 1165 Prairie Hill Road, were made part of a class-action lawsuit after they were forced to evacuate their homes or shelter in place. Many of their properties were damaged by toxic smoke, dust and debris from the fire, which they argued caused their properties to lose value.
Solemn Memorial Day observations held in the Rockford region
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Communities across the Rockford region spent Monday honoring military servicemembers who made the ultimate sacrifice for the country. Rockford residents lined the streets to watch the annual Memorial Day Parade, which has been held each year downtown, since 1870. Following the parade, a brief ceremony was held in front of Veterans […]
Evansville tornado recovery task force asks Rock County for COVID funds
JANESVILLE — A recovery task force formed in the aftermath of a tornado that tracked through the Evansville area in February is asking Rock County for COVID-era American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Several members of the task force attended Thursday night’s Rock County Board meeting in Janesville, saying the funds would help support those impacted. County Board Supervisors Doug Sutter and Debi Towns worked together to draft a resolution...
Opening Dates For Popular Public Pools In Northern Illinois
'Tis the season for summer fun, and here are the opening dates for 5 of the Rockford area's favorite public pools. It's a simple fact, I hate extreme heat and humidity, and without a pool to cool down in, I would never survive summer in Illinois. Ok, maybe that is...
Chemtools class action settlement to pay Rockton residents $95M
ROCKTON Ill. (WTVO) — Almost three years after a massive fire at the Chemtool manufacturing plant, residents who experienced negative effects from the disaster are set to receive a $95 Million settlement. “It’s been tough on a lot of people,” said Blackhawk Acres Resident Mark Micka. Residents near the site of the Chemtool plant explosion […]
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