23 WIFR News

I know, I know. If you live here in Illinois, especially in the Rockford and Northern Illinois areas, this is NOT A NEWSFLASH. You've probably had to deal with potholes your entire life.

As anyone who has wanted to visit with, or accompany a friend or family member in the hospital knows, it's been a very difficult few months. Now, some restrictions are being eased.

The mayors of Loves Park, Machesney Park, Durand, South Beloit, and Cherry Valley want the authority to reopen some businesses next month.

As much as you may be trying to stay inside and away from everyone else, you still need the essentials right?

The Firearm Dealer License Certification Act applies to any business that leases, sells or trades firearms.

Urinating outside, leaving behind garbage, parking where you shouldn't park, then yelling when you're told to move are apparently annoying behaviors to nearby business owners.

As I write this, Rockford's current temperature is 10 degrees, with a "feels like," or windchill of 5 below zero.

Last month, the average Rockford home sold for slightly more than $147,000, marking the highest price for any month in more than 13 years.

Sold-out shows, more events, and more attendance have all added up to a banner year for one of Rockford's crown jewels.

Nothing makes dealing with extremes in the weather easier than stuffing your face with hot dogs (as long as they're ketchup free).