WREX-TV (Rockford, IL)

WREX, also known as channel 13, is the NBC affiliate for the Rockford, Illinois area. It stands out as the only full-powered VHF station in the market and is the second oldest TV station in Rockford. The station's studios and transmitter can be found on Auburn Road, to the west of Rockford. Since 1995, it has been owned by Quincy Newspapers, Inc., based in Quincy, Illinois.

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Police: Card skimmer in Freeport ATM may have been stealing information for nearly a week

22 hours ago | wrex.com | John Jurgens

FREEPORT (WREX) — Police are issuing a heads up to consumers after a skimming device was found on a Freeport ATM. Freeport Police say an investigation is underway after a card skimming device was found at an ATM at the Walgreens, located at 835 W. Galena Ave., which is at the intersection with N. West Ave. The skimmer, which was immediately removed after it was found, is designed to steal information from any of the cards that are swiped through the device.
Your coffee habit could be linked to healthier aging, study finds

23 hours ago | wrex.com | Madeline Holcombe

(CNN) — Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple. Sign up for CNN’s Life, But Better newsletter for information and tools designed to improve your well-being. Want to reach older age with a sharp mind and healthy body? Part of the answer may be in your coffee cup, according to new research.
Veterans Memorial Hall and Winnebago County Clerk to collect damaged flags for proper retirement

1 day ago | wrex.com | John Jurgens

ROCKFORD (WREX) — If you have a damaged U.S. flag that you need to replace, a local partnership is offering a way to dispose of the worn flag properly. The Winnebago County Clerk's Office will be partnering with Veterans Memorial Hall again to collect damaged flags for proper retirement over National Flag Week. The Clerk's office and the museum will be accepting worn and dilapidated flags to be retired properly from Monday, June 9, to Friday, June 13.
Northbound lanes of Alpine Rd. to shut down for water main replacement

1 day ago | wrex.com | John Jurgens

ROCKFORD (WREX) — A part of a busy Rockford roadway will be closed for a few days due to a construction project. Rockford Public Works says the northbound side of N. Alpine Rd. from Brookview Rd. to Spring Creek Rd. will be shut down for work starting on Monday, June 9. The work will involve replacing a water main. Rockford Public Works expects the work to be done by Wednesday, June 11, weather permitting. All businesses and homes along N.
Part of Spring Creek Rd. to go under construction

1 day ago | wrex.com | John Jurgens

ROCKFORD (WREX) — A major Rockford roadway will be going under construction, likely snarling traffic for some time. Rockford Public Works says a project to resurface more than a mile of Spring Creek Rd. will be getting underway on Monday, June 9. The project will resurface the popular road across Rockford's east side from Spring Brook Rd. to N. Mulford Rd.Initially, crews will have the outside lanes in both directions shut down for work.
Leaf River Summer Daze returns for a weekend of fun

1 day ago | wrex.com | John Jurgens

LEAF RIVER, Ill. (WREX) — A popular local tradition for the kickoff to summer will be taking over the village of Leaf River this weekend. Leaf River Summer Daze is bringing a whole weekend of fun for all ages to the Ogle County community starting Friday afternoon through Sunday (June 6-8). There will be something for everybody with all kinds of events from parades to tractor pulls and car shows to fireworks displays.
Destination Downtown with Derek Bayne: Orangeville and Cedarville

1 day ago | wrex.com | Derek Bayne

ORANGEVILLE/CEDARVILLE (WREX) — Just a few miles apart along Route 26 in Stephenson County, the small towns of Cedarville and Orangeville each boast fewer than a thousand residents but share a strong sense of community. "Orangeville is a typical farm community and you have this pride in your town," said Paula Fulton, President of the Mighty Richland Players Dessert Theatre. "It's a nice little community. It really is. As small as it is it really has a lot going for it," said Andy Dvorak.
Eisenhower's Stibal closes middle school track career on high note

1 day ago | wrex.com | Derek Bayne

ROCKFORD (WREX) — With the school year winding down, Eisenhower Middle School 8th grader Allison Stibal is taking a victory lap. She was named the Athlete of the Meet at the IESA state track and field meet after winning the long jump, finishing 2nd in high jump and 5th in both the 100 and 200 meter dashes. She's put in a lot of hard work to reach this point, and she's passing on some lessons to her younger teammates at Eisenhower.
Project to bring hydroelectric power to Rockford receives state grant

2 days ago | wrex.com | John Jurgens

ROCKFORD (WREX) — State officials announced $23 million in grants through the Equitable Energy Future Grant Program Thursday, with money going towards a project on the Rock River in Rockford. More than $900,000 in funding will be going to a local company with a project aiming to retrofit the Fordham Dam in Rockford to generate electrical power to homes.
UPDATE: Missing Prophetstown woman found safe

2 days ago | wrex.com | John Jurgens

UPDATE: ROCK FALLS, Ill. (WREX) — A Prophetstown woman was was missing for four days has been found, according to police. The Dixon Police Department announced on Facebook just after noon Thursday that Manning was found safe in Rock Falls in Whiteside County. Dixon Police their search was assisted by the Lee and Whiteside County Sheriff's Offices, Lee County Emergency Management Agency, Lee County Search and Rescue Team, and the Prophetstown Police Department.