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The area of School and Central has since reopened to traffic.

Public health officials say some produce should be okay, but local gardeners aren’t convinced.

The Environmental Protection Agency said low levels of hydrogen cyanide are still in the air, but it does not exceed safety limits. Waterways are not contaminated, and air quality remains stable.

One area organization brings comfort dogs to Rockton to help area residents following the Chemtool fire.

During Wednesday night’s virtual STEM café, experts from Northern Illinois University will explore new findings.

Parent company of Forest Plaza, Washington Prime Group, announces it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Not only will this give Crystal Lake 24/7 emergency department complete with a helicopter landing pad, it will also create nearly 350 new jobs for residents in the community.

The health department says 227,087 vaccine doses have been administered so far in the county.

In August of 2020, the Polo Police Department investigated a firearm theft from a residence in Polo.

During the investigation, Tanya E. Thomas of Cleveland, was named a suspect.

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First responders say you should not be alarmed if you see flare ups of flame hot spots.

No human cases of West Nile virus have been reported so far this year.

In addition, this year and henceforth, a Juneteenth flag will fly over the State Capitol in Springfield.

Company committing $100K to support STEM education through DonorsChoose.

Three teenagers are in custody after allegedly being involved in stealing a vehicle, according to The Janesville Police Department.

Area environment experts say no signs yet of negative impacts, but they will continue monitoring farms.

Beloit police are asking for more community involvement after tips helped authorities take suspects in custody for a homicide last week.

The team has been involved with the charity for five years now.

The village originally put a sprinkler restriction in place, but now residents are being told to completely shut off the sprinklers and hoses.

The Winnebago County Public Health Department has 24 hour air monitoring operations in place. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency said they have been testing the air quality, and they discovered low levels of hydrogen cyanide.

Phones ring off the hook at area hotels as an evacuation order remains in effect for hundreds of Rockton residents.

The City of Beloit sent three firefighters and an engine across the state line Monday.

Almost 2 million pounds of found have been distributed to households since the first food drive 17 years ago.

Efforts started Tuesday morning with street sweepers making their way through town. Local volunteers are also putting on gloves and picking up pieces by hand.

Carner talked about the new coffee shop location and what inspired the expansion.

The Rockford Police Department investigated a suspect who assaulted a juvenile in the 3400 block of Summerdale Avenue on Thursday, May 14. 23-year-old Jessie Silva was charged with predatory criminal sexual assault and was taken into custody.

Rockford police were sent to the intersection of Charles and Washington Streets Monday morning.

Rockford police were sent to the 600 block of Score Street at Orton Keyes for a report of a stabbing victim and a child hit by a car.

Additional procedures shall be established to prevent the reoccurrence of future events, according to the IEPA.