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Rockford community commemorates Workers Memorial Day
7+ hour, 33+ min ago (456+ words) ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Area leaders gather along the Rock River for Workers" Memorial Day. The ceremony recognizes and remembers the men and women of Labor who died on the job and commemorates the advent of the Occupational Safety and Health Act....
Bowling fundraiser to support pediatric therapy services in Freeport
10+ hour, 1+ min ago (62+ words) WIFR Bowling fundraiser to support pediatric therapy services in Freeport Free skin cancer screening event planned for May in Rockford Rockford father accused of killing his 7-month-old baby Rockford mobile home park residents fear relocation plan falls short De Kalb…...
Breast cancer can develop in men too
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (67+ words) WIFR Breast cancer can develop in men too Bowling fundraiser to support pediatric therapy services in Freeport Free skin cancer screening event planned for May in Rockford Rockford father accused of killing his 7-month-old baby Rockford mobile home park residents…...
Free skin cancer screening event planned for May in Rockford
10+ hour, 23+ min ago (299+ words) ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - With summer just around the corner, health experts want to make it easier to take care of your skin and avoid skin cancer. From 8 a. m. to 1 p. m. Saturday, May 16, dermatologists from Edgebrook Dermatology will be on hand to check moles…...
Growing anxiety over storms can be managed, Rockford psychologist says
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (455+ words) ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A loud crack of thunder echoes. For some, that sound may be calming. For others, it can trigger intense anxiety. According to Accu Weather, nearly one in 10 Americans may suffer from some degree of severe weather fear. "Anything…...
11 a. m. Fastcast: Stateline could see severe weather, WIFR visits Prep't 815 in Loves Park
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (86+ words) WIFR 11 a. m. Fastcast: Stateline could see severe weather, WIFR visits Prep't 815 in Loves Park Nonprofit donates hundreds of books to Whitehead Elementary in Rockford Multiple guns, over 140 grams of cocaine recovered during Rockford drug investigation Nana's Books Foundation delivers books to…...
Rockford awarded $700 K to expand services offered at Family Peace Center
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (67+ words) WIFR Rockford awarded $700 K to expand services offered at Family Peace Center Drier and cooler weather moves in behind tonight's cold front Growing anxiety over storms can be managed, Rockford psychologist says Grown-up Book Fair invites stateliners to re-imagine a…...
USA Health Children's and Women's Hospital hosts NICU reunion for former patients, families
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (97+ words) WIFR USA Health Children's and Women's Hospital hosts NICU reunion for former patients, families VIDEO: Girl reunites with MUSC doctors who saved her life after severe peanut allergy reaction Jazz Fest crawfish dishes delight as vendors share effort behind them…...
Roscoe residents connect with recovery resources after EF-1 tornado damage
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (588+ words) ROSCOE, Ill. (WIFR) - Just one week after an EF-1 tornado caused damage across parts of Winnebago County, residents in Roscoe are now beginning the process of recovery with the help of dozens of organizations all in one place. A Multi-Agency Resource…...
Cocaine pollution in waterways appears to be changing salmon behavior, study says
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (92+ words) WIFR Cocaine pollution in waterways appears to be changing salmon behavior, study says Justice Department drops criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell Roscoe residents connect with recovery resources after EF-1 tornado damage WWSB ABC7 News at 6: 00pm - Woman found asleep…...