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Tesla launches long-discussed robotaxi service

Tesla launches long-discussed robotaxi service

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Tesla Inc.’s self-driving taxis appeared to violate traffic laws during the company’s first day offering paid rides, with one customer capturing footage of a left turn gone wrong and others traveling in cars that exceeded posted speed limits.See the Story

Mercyhealth Suspends Hospital Services at Rockton Avenue Campus

Mercyhealth Suspends Hospital Services at Rockton Avenue Campus

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Mercyhealth is suspending hospital services at its Rockton Avenue facility, with the expectation that the former Rockford Memorial Hospital may eventually become a senior living facility. Mercyhealth Vice President Kara Sankey issued a statement to Eyewitness News on Monday, saying, “Mercyhealth has filed with the state for temporary suspension of services in the main hospital building. We will still maintain many clinica…See the Story

Carlson to become interim leader of Rockford Fire Department as search continues for new chief

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Carlson to become interim leader of Rockford Fire Department as search continues for new chief

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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Division Chief Brian Carlson has been named as the new interim fire chief for the Rockford Fire Department, in its effort to replace outgoing Chief Michelle Pankow. Earlier this month, Pankow was appointed as the Illinois State Fire Marshall. Carlson has served with the fire department for 27 years and has been the Division Chief of Administration. He will step into the Interim Chief role on July 9th. According to the rul…See the Story

J.L. Clark Invests $10M in Rockford Facility for Growth and Jobs

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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A manufacturer who has been making packaging for national brands since 1904 is investing over $10 million into its Rockford facility over the next year. JL Clark, at 923 23rd Avenue, is purchasing new machines and equipment and increasing its workforce by 40%, or around 70 new jobs. The company hopes that it will have a springboard effect, with its suppliers and contractors hiring more workforce to keep up with the compan…Rockford, Illinois · Rockford See the Story

Illinois State Budget Allocates $10 Million for Rockford Projects

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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — More than $10 million in state funding from the Fiscal Year 2026 budget is coming to Rockford. Rep. Maurice West (D-67th District) announced the funding at an event at Fair Grounds Park on Tuesday. The funding includes: $3 million for the Family Peace Center $2 million for the Northern Illinois Land Bank $1.7 million to the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois $3.7 million for funding the Home Modification Program i…Rockford, Illinois · Rockford See the Story

New fly-in community to bring 50 hangar homes to Poplar Grove

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Phantom Regiment's annual Show of Shows has a new location for the first time in 5 decades

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Home sale prices hit second-highest mark as inventory shortage continues in Rockford region

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Rockford veteran receives donated home from Marshmallow's HOPE

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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A Rockford army veteran received a new home donated by the nonprofit group Marshmallow's HOPE on Monday. Marshmallow's HOPE was founded by Laura Kane and John Voiles. The group works to prevent suicide among teens, veterans, current service members, and first responders. The outfit started Project 4114 in 2023, an honorary project in memory of Zachary Birkholz and Caden Pritz, whose lives were lost to suicide. The plan wa…Property · Rockford See the Story

Brothers behind Olivo Tacos plan new deli market in Rockford's Midtown

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New toddler garden takes early learning outside the classroom and into nature at Severson Dells

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