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Community partners step up to offer swim lessons during Sand Park Pool construction

A group comes together to find a solution for swimmers who can't use Sand Park pool this year.

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Storms, but not severe weather, likely Wednesday

For the 2nd Wednesday in a row, soggy weather strikes in the middle of the week. This time around, severe weather should avoid the Stateline. 

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Children's Home and Aid launches new program to fight substance abuse Video included

Children's Home and Aid in Rockford is trying something new to help end the opioid epidemic with families. 

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$200,000 grant to bring dash cams to the Rockford Police Department

May 5th marked six months since Rockford Police Officer Jaimie Cox was killed during a traffic stop.  

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Haskell Elementary to no longer hold classes year-round

For 20 years, Haskell has been known as Rockford's year round school. But that's all changing next fall.

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Frank Lloyd Wright Trail aims to bring tourism to Rockford area

A new tourist attraction in Illinois hopes to take visitors from all over the world right through Rockford.

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School expected to return to normal at Marshall Elementary School today

Classes will resume as normal after students at Marshall Elementary School were evacuated yesterday due to gas leak concerns. 

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Winnebago County parolee arrested for narcotics possession

A Winnebago County man is behind bars for narcotics possession.

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Paid internships available at Rockford's Discovery Center

The Discovery Center is looking for a special group of interns that have a certain set of skills. 

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Half Price Books matches community donations for kids in need

Thousands of books will go to kids who need them thanks to the generosity of our community. 

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Rockford man arrested and accused of dealing heroin

A Rockford man is arrested and charged with selling heroin.

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Deadly crash in Ogle County early Tuesday morning

The Ogle County Sheriff's Office says one person is dead after a two vehicle crash early this morning in Mt. Morris.  

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KFACT to host Thrifty Teen Fashion Show Video included

KFACT is hosting a teen fashion show this weekend that will feature affordable trends from various Rockford thrift stores.

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Organization visits Rockford to fight war on drugs

Fighting the war on drugs. That's what a group visiting Rockford hopes to do through rehabilitation.

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Keith Country Day School names interim head of school

Keith Country Day School has announced that Dr. Robert Willis will be the interim Head of School. Willis has more than 40 years of experience in the educational and administrative field. Willis 

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Multi-vehicle crash causes traffic back up on US 20

Crews were on scene for a multiple vehicle crash this morning on US 20. 

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Illinois county sees its highest number of opioid overdoses

Will County in northern Illinois has seen the highest number of fatal opioid overdoses in its history.

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Sterling Police looking for bicycle shop robbers

Sterling Police looking for robbery suspects who stole bicycles. 

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  • First night of Rockefeller art auction fetches $646M

    First night of Rockefeller art auction fetches $646M

    Wednesday, May 9 2018 6:03 AM EDT2018-05-09 10:03:09 GMT
    (Christie's Images Ltd. 2018 via AP). This photo provided by Christie's Images Ltd. 2018 shows Claude Monet's, "Nymphéas en fleur," ("Flowering Water Lilies") painted 1914-1917. The painting, part of the collection of oil-family scion David Rockefeller...(Christie's Images Ltd. 2018 via AP). This photo provided by Christie's Images Ltd. 2018 shows Claude Monet's, "Nymphéas en fleur," ("Flowering Water Lilies") painted 1914-1917. The painting, part of the collection of oil-family scion David Rockefeller...
    A collection of artwork put together by billionaire David Rockefeller that includes pieces from Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet and Georgia O'Keeffe is going up for auction.More >>
    A collection of artwork put together by billionaire David Rockefeller that includes pieces from Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet and Georgia O'Keeffe is going up for auction.More >>
  • Volcanic gases prompt door-to-door evacuation in Hawaii

    Volcanic gases prompt door-to-door evacuation in Hawaii

    Wednesday, May 9 2018 6:01 AM EDT2018-05-09 10:01:31 GMT
    (Hollyn Johnson/Hawaii Tribune-Herald via AP). A fissure erupts near the intersection of Kahukai Street and Leilani Avenue in Leilani Estates, Tuesday, May 8, 2018, in Pahoa, Hawaii. Hawaii County officials issued mandatory evacuation orders for two ne...(Hollyn Johnson/Hawaii Tribune-Herald via AP). A fissure erupts near the intersection of Kahukai Street and Leilani Avenue in Leilani Estates, Tuesday, May 8, 2018, in Pahoa, Hawaii. Hawaii County officials issued mandatory evacuation orders for two ne...
    Hawaii County officials issued mandatory evacuation orders Tuesday for any stragglers in Lanipuna Gardens to leave immediately after two new fissures opened and were emitting dangerous gases.More >>
    Hawaii County officials issued mandatory evacuation orders Tuesday for any stragglers in Lanipuna Gardens to leave immediately after two new fissures opened and were emitting dangerous gases.More >>
  • Newsom a target in last California governor debate

    Newsom a target in last California governor debate

    Wednesday, May 9 2018 5:57 AM EDT2018-05-09 09:57:30 GMT
    (Aric Crabb/San Jose Mercury News-Bay Area News Group via AP). Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gavin Newsom speaks during a debate at the California Theatre, Tuesday, May 8, 2018, in San Jose, Calif.(Aric Crabb/San Jose Mercury News-Bay Area News Group via AP). Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gavin Newsom speaks during a debate at the California Theatre, Tuesday, May 8, 2018, in San Jose, Calif.
    The candidates for California sparred over issues from immigration and taxes to infidelity in the last major debate of the race for California governor.More >>
    The candidates for California sparred over issues from immigration and taxes to infidelity in the last major debate of the race for California governor.More >>
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