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Guests were treated to a four-course meal at the Radisson Hotel in Rockford, but they had to eat while wearing blindfolds.
Rockford nonprofit holds 8th Dining in the Dark fundraiser
The Center for Sight and Hearing held its annual “Dine in the Dark” fundraiser to raise awanrness about how people with little to no vision perform day-to-day tasks.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Guests were treated to a four-course meal at the Radisson Hotel in Rockford, but they had to eat while wearing blindfolds.
The Trump administration said Thursday that it had reached trade frameworks with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador and Guatemala.
Trump administration says it has trade frameworks with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador and Guatemala
The frameworks focus on reducing nontariff barriers and cutting tariffs to zero on American-made goods.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:01 AM
The Trump administration said Thursday that it had reached trade frameworks with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador and Guatemala.
The Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Pow(H)er conference, celebrating the leadership, excellence and impact of women across the Rockford region. https://www.wifr.com/2025/11/14/annual-powher-conference-rockford-honors-women-shaping-region/
November 14, 2025 at 3:30 AM
The Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Pow(H)er conference, celebrating the leadership, excellence and impact of women across the Rockford region. https://www.wifr.com/2025/11/14/annual-powher-conference-rockford-honors-women-shaping-region/
Little Caesars opens first self-service restaurant in Rockford https://www.wifr.com/2025/11/13/little-caesars-opens-first-self-service-restaurant-rockford/
November 14, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Little Caesars opens first self-service restaurant in Rockford https://www.wifr.com/2025/11/13/little-caesars-opens-first-self-service-restaurant-rockford/
TOYS FOR THE HOLIDAYS: If you're going to the IceHogs game on Saturday or Sunday, you can drop off a toy for our annual Toys for the Holidays toy drive! https://icehogs.com/schedule/home
November 14, 2025 at 2:30 AM
TOYS FOR THE HOLIDAYS: If you're going to the IceHogs game on Saturday or Sunday, you can drop off a toy for our annual Toys for the Holidays toy drive! https://icehogs.com/schedule/home
Education union, students call on governor to release higher education funding
Education union, students call on governor to release higher education funding
Money was included in budget with condition that Pritzker must approve all expenditures
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November 14, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Education union, students call on governor to release higher education funding
The crash shut down Samuelson Road for about two hours Thursday afternoon.
4 hurt in crash by Jefferson High School
Police ask the public to avoid the area while they investigate.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:30 AM
The crash shut down Samuelson Road for about two hours Thursday afternoon.
“Everything’s just more expensive, and I just want to make sure that nobody is going hungry.” https://www.wifr.com/2025/11/13/polo-woman-opens-pay-what-you-can-caf-community-troubled-by-poverty/
November 14, 2025 at 1:00 AM
“Everything’s just more expensive, and I just want to make sure that nobody is going hungry.” https://www.wifr.com/2025/11/13/polo-woman-opens-pay-what-you-can-caf-community-troubled-by-poverty/
Mississippi woman accused of fraudulently receiving $25,000 in SNAP benefits https://www.wifr.com/2025/11/13/woman-accused-fraudulently-receiving-25000-snap-benefits/
Woman accused of fraudulently receiving $25,000 in SNAP benefits
A Mississippi woman has been arrested for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program fraud.
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November 14, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Mississippi woman accused of fraudulently receiving $25,000 in SNAP benefits https://www.wifr.com/2025/11/13/woman-accused-fraudulently-receiving-25000-snap-benefits/
Dietary supplements recalled nationwide after multiple people sickened with salmonella https://www.wifr.com/2025/11/13/dietary-supplements-recalled-nationwide-after-multiple-people-sickened-with-salmonella/
November 14, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Dietary supplements recalled nationwide after multiple people sickened with salmonella https://www.wifr.com/2025/11/13/dietary-supplements-recalled-nationwide-after-multiple-people-sickened-with-salmonella/
TikToker who called churches posing as new mother in need of baby formula is shocked at her resultshttps://www.wifr.com/2025/11/13/tiktoker-who-called-churches-posing-new-mother-need-baby-formula-is-shocked-her-results/
TikToker who called churches posing as new mother in need of baby formula is shocked at her results
Nikalie Monroe started the TikTok challenge to see which churches would give her help by providing baby formula.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:30 PM
TikToker who called churches posing as new mother in need of baby formula is shocked at her resultshttps://www.wifr.com/2025/11/13/tiktoker-who-called-churches-posing-new-mother-need-baby-formula-is-shocked-her-results/
Comcast awards $20,000 in grants to Rockford-area Boys & Girls Clubs https://www.wifr.com/2025/11/13/comcast-awards-20000-grants-rockford-area-boys-girls-clubs/
Comcast awards $20,000 in grants to Rockford-area Boys & Girls Clubs
Two Boys & Girls Clubs each receive $10,000 in funding to help kids embrace technology and set them up for lifelong success.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Comcast awards $20,000 in grants to Rockford-area Boys & Girls Clubs https://www.wifr.com/2025/11/13/comcast-awards-20000-grants-rockford-area-boys-girls-clubs/
Apple has unveiled a limited-edition pocket case for iPhones called “iPhone Pocket.” https://www.wifr.com/2025/11/13/apple-is-selling-229-pocket-your-iphone/
November 13, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Apple has unveiled a limited-edition pocket case for iPhones called “iPhone Pocket.” https://www.wifr.com/2025/11/13/apple-is-selling-229-pocket-your-iphone/
Two people are in custody and one person is at large in connection with a Rockford shooting that sent a man and a woman to the hospital. — https://www.wifr.com/2025/11/13/two-arrested-one-large-connection-with-rockford-shooting/
November 13, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Two people are in custody and one person is at large in connection with a Rockford shooting that sent a man and a woman to the hospital. — https://www.wifr.com/2025/11/13/two-arrested-one-large-connection-with-rockford-shooting/
DeKalb Co. Sheriff’s Office: Man drinks tequila while talking with deputy after crash
DeKalb Co. Sheriff’s Office: Man drinks tequila while talking with deputy after crash
An Elgin man is set to appear in court for drunk driving after crashing his car in a cornfield, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:30 PM
DeKalb Co. Sheriff’s Office: Man drinks tequila while talking with deputy after crash
Police say to take a different route if you need to drive by Jefferson High School.
TRAFFIC ALERT: ‘Serious’ crash by Jefferson High School
Police ask the public to avoid the area while they investigate.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Police say to take a different route if you need to drive by Jefferson High School.
Families of two babies sickened by infantile botulism sue ByHeart over recalled formula
Families of two babies sickened by infantile botulism sue ByHeart over recalled formula
The parents of two babies who were sickened in an infantile botulism outbreak linked to recalled ByHeart infant formula are suing the company.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Families of two babies sickened by infantile botulism sue ByHeart over recalled formula
'I think I just got caught': Teen pleads guilty to fatally beating, suffocating woman in Ohio https://www.wifr.com/2025/11/13/i-think-i-just-got-caught-teen-pleads-guilty-fatally-beating-suffocating-woman/
‘I think I just got caught’: Teen pleads guilty to fatally beating, suffocating woman
A teenager pleaded guilty to murdering a woman.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:30 PM
'I think I just got caught': Teen pleads guilty to fatally beating, suffocating woman in Ohio https://www.wifr.com/2025/11/13/i-think-i-just-got-caught-teen-pleads-guilty-fatally-beating-suffocating-woman/
The death of a Wisconsin couple found dead in a car last month in Harvard is deemed a murder-suicide by investigators. https://www.wifr.com/2025/11/13/death-couple-found-vehicle-harvard-ruled-murder-suicide/
November 13, 2025 at 6:01 PM
The death of a Wisconsin couple found dead in a car last month in Harvard is deemed a murder-suicide by investigators. https://www.wifr.com/2025/11/13/death-couple-found-vehicle-harvard-ruled-murder-suicide/
Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown will be released on $25,000 bail and must wear a GPS ankle monitor on an attempted murder charge in Florida, a judge ordered Wednesday.
Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown gets $25K bail and GPS monitor on Miami attempted murder charge
Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown has pleaded not guilty to the second-degree attempted murder charge in Florida.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown will be released on $25,000 bail and must wear a GPS ankle monitor on an attempted murder charge in Florida, a judge ordered Wednesday.
Community members and leaders talk about one of the area’s growing challenges: the housing shortage across Winnebago County.
Community leaders discuss housing shortage in Winnebago County
Community members and leaders gathered Wednesday November 12 at Rockford’s District 1 Police Station to discuss one of the area’s growing challenges, the housing shortage across Winnebago County.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Community members and leaders talk about one of the area’s growing challenges: the housing shortage across Winnebago County.
Auburn High School basketball guard Amir Danforth signed his letter of intent with North Dakota State University, taking his talents from the NIC-10 to the Summit League.
https://www.wifr.com/2025/11/13/auburns-amir-danforth-finds-family-feeling-north-dakota-state/
https://www.wifr.com/2025/11/13/auburns-amir-danforth-finds-family-feeling-north-dakota-state/
November 13, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Auburn High School basketball guard Amir Danforth signed his letter of intent with North Dakota State University, taking his talents from the NIC-10 to the Summit League.
https://www.wifr.com/2025/11/13/auburns-amir-danforth-finds-family-feeling-north-dakota-state/
https://www.wifr.com/2025/11/13/auburns-amir-danforth-finds-family-feeling-north-dakota-state/
Though video of the Sept. 26 incident shows nearly two dozen people surrounding a government vehicle, attorneys for those indicted say their clients have been targeted for their involvement in progressive politics.
‘Broadview Six’ plead not guilty to charges of ‘impeding’ agents outside ICE facility
House candidate Kat Abughazaleh and five others facing federal charges for conspiracy to impede law enforcement officers while protesting conditions at the Broadview ICE facility will enter pleas during an arraignment hearing today in Chicago.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Though video of the Sept. 26 incident shows nearly two dozen people surrounding a government vehicle, attorneys for those indicted say their clients have been targeted for their involvement in progressive politics.