The entire Orangeville Volunteer Fire Department is being honored as this week's Hometown Hero following their heroic efforts fighting a recent fatal house fire.
Retired Rockford firefighter Michael B. Riley, Sr. is a man who not only knows his way around the kitchen, he knows how to feed a hungry crew of men while trying to get it done before the bell rings.
We're all familiar with the image of a firefighter getting a stuck cat out of a tall tree, but Rockford firefighters had a different scenario to deal with Monday.
I've never talked to anyone who didn't love the taste of a deep-fried turkey. However, many people refuse to even try doing it for fear of burning their house down.
What's it going to be, Team Cops or Team Firefighters? Regardless of your allegiances, the real winner of the Battle of the Badges Blood Drive will be the Rock River Valley Blood Center (RRVBC), and those in our area in need of life-saving blood.
Tonight, from 5-8, Culver's of Winnebago will host those who protect and serve our communities, and they're inviting you and your kids to come and hang out, too.