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Time flies when you're vaccinating, it seems. It was a bit less than a month ago when COVID-19 vaccinations began here in Winnebago County. Now, with 10,000-plus healthcare workers having received their first dose in "Phase 1A", the plan to expand vaccinations outward is getting close.

A little over a week ago, Joe Dredge posted a story on our website about a black bear from Wisconsin coming through Illinois on his way to Iowa. Instead of doubling back, the bear appears to be heading south.

For the 5th straight week, the national average price of gasoline has risen, posting a gain of 0.7 cents over the last week to $1.97 per gallon. Here in Rockford, it's different.

Beth George has been running the resort for the last 32 years, but the limitations caused by the COVID-19 lockdown have forced her to file for bankruptcy.

We got a little preview yesterday, resulting in fender-benders to multi-car pileups. Tonight, it appears there'll be enough snowfall to make it interesting once again.

We're down over 7 cents per gallon in the last week, and experts seem to think this trend may continue.

25th District Republican State Senator Jim Oberweis introduced two bills in late January that would raise the maximum speed limit in both urban and non-urban areas.

Before you get the wrong idea, the eagle was deceased and on the ground, but it's still illegal to take one home, regardless of condition.

The shutdown, due to lack of orders, is expected to last for about two weeks.

Rockford Police say in the last month, there were more than 30 auto thefts, with a majority of cars being left unattended with keys inside.