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November 28, 2025

Stroll on State in Rockford will go on in the snow – with a few changes

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May 30, 2025

Mark Henderson, chief meteorologist at WIFR, out after 22 years in Rockford TV

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January 30, 2025

13 WREX sister station says its keeping local meteorologists; Rockford future unclear

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January 21, 2025

13 WREX’s parent company to produce local weather in Atlanta; meteorologists face layoffs

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January 12, 2024

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Air quality alert extended as smoke from Canadian wildfires remains over Rockford region

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April 6, 2023

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Join us at 815 ALE FEST at the Tebala Event Center on Saturday, January 31. Your chance to sample TONS of beers from different breweries near and far! Live music from Dead Man's Hand, food, great vibes, and more! Grab your tickets at 815alefest.com

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If you’ve got someone on your list who treats their car like a member of the familyor maybe even than some of the family 815 Custom Auto is about to be your holiday MVP this year. This Rockford favorite has everything a car lover could possibly want, and yes, that includes gifts that go way beyond the basic air freshener!

If you’ve got someone on your list who treats their car like a member of the familyor maybe even than some of the family 815 Custom Auto is about to be your holiday MVP this year. This Rockford favorite has everything a car lover could possibly want, and yes, that includes gifts that go way beyond the basic air freshener!

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If you’ve got a golf lover on your holiday shopping list, Rockford has two places that’ll have them counting down to spring.

First up, Golf Shack. This is the spot for golfers who take their gear seriously. From Patagonia apparel that keeps them warm on chilly rounds (and looks good off the course too) to must-have accessories, Golf Shack is packed with gifts they’ll actually use.

Not sure on size or style? A Golf Shack gift card lets them pick out exactly what they want when golf season ramps back up. And don’t miss their golf ball specials, including a buy one, get one for $50 deal, perfect for stocking up or tossing a sleeve into a stocking.

If you’ve got a golf lover on your holiday shopping list, Rockford has two places that’ll have them counting down to spring.

First up, Golf Shack. This is the spot for golfers who take their gear seriously. From Patagonia apparel that keeps them warm on chilly rounds (and looks good off the course too) to must-have accessories, Golf Shack is packed with gifts they’ll actually use.

Not sure on size or style? A Golf Shack gift card lets them pick out exactly what they want when golf season ramps back up. And don’t miss their golf ball specials, including a buy one, get one for $50 deal, perfect for stocking up or tossing a sleeve into a stocking.

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City Council approves $250K to support Rockford Brake Manufacturing’s restart

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Rockford City Market to hold theme nights, make other changes for 2026 season

January 10, 2026

New fried chicken franchise opens on 11th Street in south Rockford

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Rockford Kung Fu Tea franchise closes. Owners working on new plans for the space

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