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New businesses to open soon in Machesney Park
MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WIFR) - Shoppers in Machesney Park will soon have more options, village leaders say. On Tuesday, the village announced Burch Dental, Tap 251 and a high-end car dealership have plans to open later this year. Burch Dental. Burch Dental will open a new location at 9721 N....
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Thunderstorms, strong winds and snow possible in the next 24 hours
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A few showers and thunderstorms come to the area this morning. Showers and thunderstorms possible this afternoon with some hitting strong/severe limits. Hail and damaging winds are the biggest concern. A few tornadoes can’t be ruled out, with a Wind Advisory possible tonight. Gusts up to...
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Fully engulfed car fire on Auburn St. put out before reaching nearby building
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - No injuries are reported after a car fire in the 3200 block of Auburn Street. Around 3 p.m. March 18, Rockford fire responded to a car fire outside Levels Clothing Store on Auburn Street. The fire was close to the building, and officials say they worked...
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Rockford family honors late woman and her unborn daughter through organ donation
Ashley Russell, a 31-year-old mother of one, passed away after suffering a seizure due to epilepsy, but her organs and tissues were donated, allowing research to continue and her family to feel better.
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Midwest Refrigerated Services Opens Distribution Center, Optimizing Lactalis’ Network
Midwest Refrigerated Services (MRS), Lactalis USA and Consolidated Construction Company cut the ribbon to officially open a 200,000-square foot distribution center in Belvidere, Illinois. The facility, owned and operated by MRS, will optimize Lactalis USA’s Midwest logistics network to meet its current and future growth by operating as a central...
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Suspect attempted to hide 28 grams of crack cocaine, had to be hospitalized: police
Rockford Police arrested a suspected crack cocaine dealer, Montell Montgomery, 39, who attempted to conceal the drugs upon his arrival at the police station, resulting in his hospitalization and multiple charges.
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Rockford firefighters expand their laundromat business with third location
ROCKFORD — A laundromat business owned by three Rockford firefighters is expanding with its third location in less than five years. 5 Alarm Coin Laundry will open April 1 at 290 N. Mulford Road, which is next to Sticky Rice Bites in the shopping complex with Valli Produce, Oscar’s Pub & Grill and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet. The owners spent roughly a year making extensive renovations to a shuttered laundromat space and the next door former Subway, knocking down a dividing wall and overhauling everything from the underground water and sewer to the HVAC system, floors and installing all new equipment.
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New opportunities ahead for Crystal Lake, the clear leader for business
Crystal Lake is a thriving community located in Chicago’s Northwest suburbs with a population of 40,000 residents - making it one of the largest communities in McHenry County. From local cuisine and shops to a distance of only 35 miles from O’Hare International Airport, Crystal Lake holds the perfect mix of regional and local influence.
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New Chipotle restaurant planned for East State Street and Arnold Avenue in Rockford
ROCKFORD — A new Chipotle restaurant with a drive-thru pickup window is planned for the southwest corner of East State Street and Arnold Avenue, in front of the State Street Square retail center that includes Flow and other businesses. Real estate developer First Midwest Group has requested a special-use...
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Arrest made in Rockford convenience store shooting incident
Lashaun Washington was arrested for allegedly holding up a convenience store clerk and firing a round at the bulletproof glass enclosure on Sunday, and was charged with Aggravated Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm, and Aggravated Assault.
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Road reopens after crash on off-ramp near N. 6th Street
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - An off-ramp reopens after a crash involving a car and truck blocked traffic for more than an hour this morning. Around 4:45 a.m. March 18, officials responded to a crash on the N. 2nd Street off-ramp to 6th Street. Reports say at least one person was...
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Construction impacts intersection on N. Mulford Road, closes lanes
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The intersection of N. Mulford Rd. and Executive Pkwy. will be under construction from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 18. The City of Rockford Public Works Department will be replacing the signal mast arm. The intersection will be under stop sign control throughout the day,...
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Man left 2-year-old girl with 'blown left pupil' and fractured skull after she threw his phone: Police
An Illinois man is behind bars after police said he fractured a toddler's skull after the little girl threw his cellphone. The post Man left 2-year-old girl with ‘blown left pupil’ and fractured skull after she threw his phone: Police first appeared on Law & Crime .