Brittany Hardaway

Dec 9, 2024 | wrex.com | Brittany Hardaway

ROCKFORD -- A local nonprofit is spreading generosity with a giveaway this holiday season. Every second Monday of each month, Carol Williams of L & C Apparel passes out free clothes, bus passes, blessing bags, and gift cards. Carol started the 'Big Luxx Giveaway' this year in memory of her son who passed away. She opens her doors every month to serve others, saying its her mission to make a positive impact.

Nov 19, 2024 | wrex.com | Brittany Hardaway

UPDATE: The victim has died from his injuries. ROCKFORD -- A 17-year-old boy was shot in Rockford Monday night. Rockford Police say the shooting happened just before 9 p.m. Monday in the 1100 block of Chestnut Street. Police say the boy sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital. Officers are still investigating and say further updates will follow when available.

Nov 18, 2024 | wrex.com | Brittany Hardaway

ROCKFORD -- A 17-year-old boy was shot in Rockford Monday night. Rockford Police say the shooting happened just before 9 p.m. Monday in the 1100 block of Chestnut Street. Police say the boy sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital. Officers are still investigating and say further updates will follow when available. For urgent breaking news and severe weather updates - click here to download the 13 WREX News App and the 13 WREX Weather Authority App.

Nov 18, 2024 | wrex.com | Brittany Hardaway

ROCKFORD, Ill. – Rockford City Council passed its 2025 budget, which includes no increase in property taxes and a balanced budget with general fund expenses of $226 million. Other important items in the budget include:$2 million annual contribution to Rockford Promise from casino revenue. This supports the Rockford Promise NIU Scholarship and the Rockford Promise Rockford University Scholarship, which provide eligible students the opportunity to earn degrees tuition-free.

Nov 11, 2024 | wrex.com | Brittany Hardaway

ROCKFORD -- A man is hospitalized after being hit by a car. Rockford police say the traffic crash happened near W. State and Bayliss just before 10 p.m. Monday night. The adult male pedestrian sustained severe injuries and was transported to a local hospital. Police ask that you please avoid the area. For urgent breaking news and severe weather updates - click here to download the 13 WREX News App and the 13 WREX Weather Authority App.