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Here's what's open and closed in the Rockford and Freeport areas on Memorial Day
Monday is Memorial Day, and while most government offices and schools will be closed, most gas stations and grocery stores will be open along with lots of big-box retailers and small, locally-owned businesses. And if you don't want to cook out, you don't have to. Lots of restaurants will be open, too. Retail...
Power outages reported in Rockford area, trees down in Freeport
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — As severe weather moves through the Rockford region Tuesday night, ComEd is showing thousands of customers without power. As of 8:30 p.m., there were 1,960 customers without power in Winnebago County, and 4,313 without power in Stephenson County. “We recognize that outages at any time are inconvenient,” said David Perez, executive vice president […]
Looking for something to do in the Freeport area this weekend? Here are 12 upcoming events
What: The Grand River Hall rooftop patio opens for the season this weekend. Grab a treat from Union Dairy and bring it to the rooftop or enjoy a cocktail on the rooftop with friends. Follow the signs to the elevator, take the stairs to the roof, and enjoy a view downtown Freeport.
Local Court Reporting Students Shine in National Speed Typing Program
The National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) has introduced the Student Fast Lane program. This initiative recognizes court reporting students who have achieved typing speeds of 150, 160, 180, 200, and 225 words per minute (wpm). The program aims to highlight these accomplishments and motivate students to enhance their skills.
Illinois students pay tribute to fallen service members as part of Grateful Nation Project
DURAND, Ill. (WTVO) — Students in Durand are learning of the lives of fallen U.S. soldiers as part of a nationwide initiative called the Grateful Nation Project. In the weeks leading up to Memorial Day, the Grateful Nation Projects delivers a “Hero Card” featuring one fallen service member’s image, basic information, and a part of […]
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