WREX-TV (Rockford, IL)

14 hours ago | wrex.com | Dillon Valencia

ROCKFORD, Ill. — Remember that old computer collecting dust in the basement? You're not alone. For many, outdated electronics and unused items are tucked away in garages and attics, forgotten and wasting space. But Goodwill’s recent recycling event offered a solution — and a reminder to act now for the planet’s sake. “It's time to get everybody doing the right thing," said Charles Milgrim, a Rockford resident.

17 hours ago | wrex.com | Dillon Valencia

DIXON, Ill. —Child abuse continues to be a growing crisis, not only in the Stateline area but across the entire country. New Child Abuse StatisticsNew data released by the CDC reveals at least one in seven children experience abuse and neglect each year in the U.S.. The statistics for sexual abuse, one in four girls and one in 20 boys experience child sexual abuse. Meanwhile, a staggering 90 percent of child sexual abuse is done by someone the child knows.

4 days ago | wrex.com | John Jurgens

Keep an umbrella handy if you have any outside Easter celebrations later today with rounds of rain on the way. Another cool and mostly cloudy day is in store with temperatures holding steady in the low 50s and upper 40s during the day. Rain showers rolling in this afternoon will also dampen any Easter plans for later in the day. This morning's services and festivities stay dry, but a wave of rain rolls in from south to north late morning and early afternoon.

5 days ago | wrex.com | Ben Morse

(CNN) — Aaron Rodgers opened up about what his future may hold on Thursday, as he revealed that retirement from the NFL remains a possibility as he weighs up his next step. Rodgers, who was released by the New York Jets last month, appeared on “The Pat McAfee Show” on Thursday where he discussed his mindset as a current free agent. “I’m open to anything and attached to nothing,” Rodgers said in his first public media appearance since January.

5 days ago | wrex.com | John Jurgens

Friday's cold front has brought a 15-20° drop into holiday weekend. Mostly cloudy skies remain in place throughout the weekend with a gentle northerly wind keeping cooler temperatures in place. Highs will struggle to reach 60° Saturday, then stay solidly in the 50s Sunday. Any rain does stay away Saturday, lending to fair weather conditions for Saturday egg hunts and other festivities. Sunday, however, gets a little tricky with renewed rain chances.