Another Day, Another Recall: Cheese Nips
Spinach, romaine lettuce, and meat recalls are bad enough. But Cheese Nips? Now I'm concerned.
Illinois
New Study Ranks Illinois Drivers, Roads, Infrastructure
Quote Wizard compiled information from all 50 states, measuring the quality of road infrastructure, distracted driving fatality rates and insurance rates among other things.
'Christmas For Vets' Is Looking For Some Cookie Help
Bob Theroux, chaplain for the Rockford Chapter of Vietnam2Now started "Christmas For Vets" in 2001, and it's grown a lot since then.
The Secret Sister Gift Exchange Is Back--And Illegal
The “Secret Sister” gift exchange (SSGE) campaign quickly became popular in 2015 through Facebook posts, and remains popular (and still illegal) in 2019.
Flavored E-Cigarettes Could Be Banned
State lawmakers pushing bill to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes.
Local Fundraising Effort Turns Out To Be A Scam
If someone's recently hit you up for a donation to the Ellis Elementary basketball team, there's something you should know.
Illinois Close To Ending Daylight Saving Time
Illinois lawmakers are on their way to making Daylight Saving Time a permanent thing.
Here’s Where To Get Warm During This Super-Cold Weather
As I write this, Rockford's current temperature is 10 degrees, with a "feels like," or windchill of 5 below zero.
Illinois Looking To Ban Vaping In Public Places
It's only a matter of time before vaping is banned from being used inside public places of Illinois.
Twitter Reacts To The Midwest's Halloween Snowstorm
Halloween 2019 has got it all. Some serious cold, lots of wind to make it feel even colder, and let's not forget the snow and ice.