Emily McMinn

1 week ago | wrex.com | Emily McMinn

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WREX) — New housing could soon come to Rockford's East Side with proposed apartments in the works near East State Street. A developer has come forward asking for a special use permit to bring 468 units to the now green space, which has been for sale for several years. As of now, the project still needs to be approved by the Zoning Board, who could then recommend it to the City of Rockford's Codes and Regulations Committee for approval at their meeting next Monday.

1 week ago | wrex.com | Emily McMinn

MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WREX) — School districts around the area are staying prepared, taking part in training Monday and Tuesday aimed to create a plan for several kinds of emergencies. The training aimed to help school districts in Boone and Winnebago counties create plans for any kind of emergency, including active shooters, weather, and school maintenance issues.

1 week ago | wrex.com | Emily McMinn

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WREX) — The Ironman Triathlon will be taking place this coming Sunday, which is expected to bring more than 2,000 athletes and 7,000 spectators to Rockford. The event will include a 56-mile bike ride and 13.1-mile run through several areas of town. There will also be a 1.2-mile swim, which will be done in the Rock River. Ahead of the race, the Ironman team has been working with local agencies, testing the river water monthly to ensure the safety of it.

2 weeks ago | wrex.com | Emily McMinn

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WREX) — Although most Stateline schools have now finished up for the year, educators are continuing their learning, with over 300 going to an education Summer Symposium Thursday. The event at the Embassy Suites invited teachers, administration, and other school district staff to come out to learn new education techniques and meet each other, with attendees there from schools all across the area.

2 weeks ago | wrex.com | Emily McMinn

WREX — In recent weeks, several fatal car and motorcycle crashes have taken the lives of many community members. On Monday, a 16-year-old girl passed away in Lee County after being involved in an accident, and her passenger remains in critical condition. This is far from the only one, with one also happening Tuesday in Boone County. With summer pushing more travelers to take to the road, the Illinois Department of Transportation wants to remind drivers of how critical safety is this time of year.