closures

It first closed because of a product recall reportedly, but now this Illinois plant will close forever which means 500 workers will sadly lose their jobs.

The bank is closing 26 locations, including Nine in Michigan.

When Governor Pritzker imposed the ban on indoor dining in suburban Cook County (among other places), many restaurant owners felt like they got a gut punch.

Unless something gets changed over the next few hours, our region will automatically begin "enhanced mitigation restrictions" on Saturday due to our COVID-19 positivity rates.

The reinstated restrictions will go into effect at 12:01am on Friday, July 24th, to give businesses time to comply.

Nationwide unrest in the wake of the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis has prompted some major retailers to scale back deliveries and close stores.

According to the Illinois Restaurant Association, nearly 5,200 restaurants will go out of business in the coming months because of COVID-19.

The ban includes all activities at state parks, fish and wildlife areas, recreational areas and historic sites.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) says to arrive early in the day and be alert for traffic delays and parking closures at Starved Rock and Matthiessen state parks this Labor Day weekend.

Lots of things going on over the weekend here in Rockford, so try to be patient if you encounter a delay or two.