Emily McMinn

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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WREX) — Congressman Eric Sorensen met with area veterans to hear their concerns Tuesday. This as federal funding remains up in the air. There, veterans shared concerns surrounding access to healthcare professionals for mental and physical health as well as funding needs specifically in the Stateline. "As a member of Congress, to listen to the constituents that I serve and quite possibly there is no constituent that is more important than a veteran.

1 week ago | wrex.com | Emily McMinn

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WREX) — Local leaders are coming together to restore power they said was stripped away from one elected official. Leaders from the City of Rockford, Loves Park, and Winnebago County gathered Tuesday to discuss the need for Winnebago County Chairman, Joseph Chiarelli, to have his full power back. This comes after they said decisions have become more complicated due to those in a lower position of power overstepping and taking over his responsibilities.

1 week ago | wrex.com | Emily McMinn

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WREX) — Around 60 high school seniors signed their letters to attend Northern Ilinois University Monday, without paying anything in tuition. This is done as a part of the Rockford Promise organization. East High School Senior, Luis Pinedo-Orozco, first heard about Rockford Promise last year, determined to use it to make his dreams of attending college possible.

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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WREX) — Dozens of Rockford restaurants are reaping the benefits of a grant program. This after the third round of the Restaurant Relief Grant recipients were announced. Local business, 27 Aluna, said this gives them a boost as the impacts of the pandemic linger. "We're still coming out of it. People that think Covid is done, and a lot of restaurants are closing left and right because they can't catch up to all the bills that weren't paid from Covid," owner Patrick Alberto said.

2 weeks ago | wrex.com | Emily McMinn

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WREX) — A sensory-friendly Easter Egg Hunt was held for children with disabilities and special needs Sunday. With over 150,000 eggs, music, and family activities, the Easter Egg Hunt made sure every child had the chance to get in on the fun. "Bringing you child to a regular egg hunt, they get trampled, they only can get a couple eggs, and it's too much for them. So, we make a special area just for them and a special time," Jamey Funk, one of the event's organizers said.