As part of a weeklong celebration to encourage kids to read, Mike Garrigan made a special visit to a local classroom.

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An Illinois Senate bill could improve the state’s declining population and reform property taxes. “Everyone needs relief because the taxes in Illinois are so extremely high,” said Senator Dave ...

Six Rockford area teachers were awarded the Golden Apple for teaching excellence during surprise deliveries. Here's who won.

Kellie Kim of Cherry Valley Elementary School in Rockford was one of six area teachers to win a Golden Apple Award on Thursday, March 6, 2025.

ROCKFORD (WREX) — 13 WREX News Anchor Derek Bayne and Reporter Emily McMinn were among the guest readers who volunteered their time to read to students at Cherry Valley Elementary School for its ...