Laura Neuzil

2 weeks ago | wifr.com | Laura Neuzil

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Five local companies are among 29 across the state set to split $1.3 million awarded through the 2025 Made in Illinois Grant program. Stateline companies awarded the grant include Imperial Punch in Rockford, Zigler’s Machine & Metal Works, LLC in Dixon, J6 Polymers LLC in Genoa, Kelco Industries in Woodstock and Lemfco in Galena.

2 weeks ago | wifr.com | Laura Neuzil

WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - Those who live in northwest Illinois will be able to safely get rid of old bank records, receipts and other documents at two free shredding events later this month. Both events will be held Saturday, June 21, with a shred truck first going to Rockton before going to Roscoe in the afternoon. Document shredding events:9-11 a.m. at Getty Gardens (former Goldie Floberg building), 58 W.

2 weeks ago | wifr.com | Laura Neuzil

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A 44-year-old Roscoe man is identified by the Winnebago County Coroner’s Office as the victim of a single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning. Reggie Klaas was the driver of a vehicle that crashed around 12:30 a.m. June 8 in the 3300 block of Wesleyan Avenue. Investigators believe Klaas was driving west on Wesleyan Avenue at a high rate of speed when he lost control and crashed. He was extricated from the vehicle and died at the scene.

2 weeks ago | wifr.com | Laura Neuzil

HARVARD, Ill. (WIFR) - Six horses died Sunday night following a barn fire in Harvard. The Harvard Fire Protection District reports that at 11:58 p.m. June 8, firefighters were called to the 19100 block off Crowley Road. When crews arrived they found a 50-foot by 60-foot pole barn fully involved, with flames encroaching on a larger barn. More manpower and water supplies were brought in from several neighboring departments.

3 weeks ago | wifr.com | Laura Neuzil

FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - Police in Freeport are encouraging anyone who went to the Walgreens at 835 W. Galena Avenue to check their bank accounts after a skimming device was discovered on an ATM. Police say the device, which is used to steal customer card information, has been removed. Detectives report they are working to find the person or people responsible and don’t believe anyone associated with Walgreens to be involved.