Laura Neuzil

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BELOIT, Wis. (WIFR) - The Beloit Police Department will need to find a new leader as chief Andre Sayles announces his resignation. In a letter to the community, Sayles says he has accepted a new position. His last day with the Beloit Police Department will be June 6. Sayles was appointed to the position of chief in 2021. He joined the department in 2005 as a patrol officer and moved through the ranks. “It’s bittersweet as I am sharing some personal news.

1 week ago | wifr.com | Laura Neuzil

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - FedEx confirms Thursday its ship center at 5156 American Road will close in September. The company says the closure is part of its “network transformation strategy.” As part of our previously announced network transformation strategy, the FedEx facility on American Road in Rockford will close in September.

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WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - To help those in Winnebago County with their mental wellbeing, the county health department launches a website with free resources. The Take Ten 815 website offers access to evidence-based self-care tools to improve their mental wellbeing. The resources are backed by mental health experts and supported by the National Association of County and City Health Officials Behavioral Health 360 program.

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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A $32 million project gets underway Tuesday as renovations begin at the Public Safety Building, 420 W. State St. in Rockford. On May 6, Rockford-area leaders held a “wall breaking ceremony,” swinging hammers to mark the official start of the transformation of the PSB into a new Family Court Center. The renovations will make the building easier to navigate and support a simpler court process.

1 week ago | wifr.com | Laura Neuzil

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - With May marking , OSF HealthCare is holding a free skin cancer event later this month. A related video is attached to this article. From 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 10, dermatologists from Edgebrook Dermatology will be on hand to check moles or lesions to determine if further medical evaluation and possible intervention are recommended. The event is at the Patricia D. Pepe Center for Cancer Care at Saint Anthony Medical Center, 5666 E. State Street in Rockford.