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Winnebago County Holiday Calendar of Events
December 5, 2017

THROUGH DEC. 24 Visit Santa at CherryVale Mall, 7200 Harrison Ave., Rockford, daily, free. Santa will be available for visits and photos in center court. Information: (815) 332-2451…
Looking for a fresh cut tree? Here’s where to find one
December 3, 2017

For those looking for the experience of getting a fresh cut tree, we can help find just the right place to get one this year. Continue with a long family tradition or create a new one….
Winnebago County News Briefs
November 29, 2017

ROCKFORD Park District proposes cuts to trim deficit The Rockford Park District has proposed a series of steps to close a $1 million deficit with plans to formally approve service…
Winnebago County Holiday Calendar of Events
November 28, 2017

THROUGH DEC. 24 Visit Santa at CherryVale Mall, 7200 Harrison Ave., Rockford, daily, free. Santa will be available for visits and photos in center court. Information: (815) 332-2451…
Winnebago County Holiday Calendar Nov. 23 – Dec. 17
November 21, 2017

THROUGH DEC. 24 Visit Santa at CherryVale Mall, 7200 Harrison Ave., Rockford, daily, free. Santa will be available for visits and photos in center court. Information: (815) 332-2451…
Winnebago County News Briefs
November 15, 2017

ROCKFORD Visitor spending reaches all time high in region During 2016, visitor spending in Rockford and Winnebago County reached an all-time high of $353 million, directly creating/sustaining…

AG Raoul joins coalition urging FDA to act on cannabis products

July 21, 2019

SPRINGFIELD — As more states move to legalize the use of marijuana and other cannabis-related substances, state officials across the country are urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration…

Chlorine levels to rise in many public water systems

July 21, 2019

CHICAGO – Some people in Illinois may soon notice the water coming out of their taps tastes different. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is on the verge of adopting new…

Suburban Republicans object to Sterigenics settlement

July 20, 2019

SPRINGFIELD – A clash over a court filing that would pave the way for the reopening of a medical sterilization company linked to increased cancer rates could result in a special legislative…

Firearms dealers, state rifle association challenge new licensing law

July 20, 2019

SPRINGFIELD — A group of firearms dealers along with the Illinois State Rifle Association filed a lawsuit this week seeking to overturn a new state law that imposes new, stringent…

Pritzker calls on flood-affected residents to report damage

July 19, 2019

SPRINGFIELD — Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office is urging Illinoisans to report any damages caused by recent flooding to their county’s emergency management agencies in order to increase…