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Rockford leaders reflect on Mayor McNamara’s tenure ahead of departure (opens the original)
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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) — Leaders of Rockford organizations share their reactions following Mayor Tom McNamara’s announcement that he will step down at the end of August. Those who worked alongside McNamara for nearly a decade described a mix of emotions after Monday’s announcement. McNamara helped lead the city’s efforts in advocating for survivors of domestic violence. Under his leadership, Rockford opened the Family Peace Center in 2020, the first of its kind in Illinois. Jennifer Cacciapaglia,
House passes Sunshine Protection Act, experts warn of health impacts (opens the original)
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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) — Federal lawmakers are again exploring whether to eliminate the twice-yearly time change, after the U.S. House passed the Sunshine Protection Act last week. The bill would make daylight saving time the permanent standard across the country. Illinois Sen. Steve Stadelman (D-34th District) said the legislation is more complicated than it may appear. “When you find out the sun doesn’t come up until 9 or 9:30 in the morning, that changes people’s opinions pretty quickly about
Stateline Church skips Sunday service to serve Rockford community (opens the original)
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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) — Stateline Church traded its regular Sunday service Sunday morning for a community-wide day of service, sending members and volunteers to local nonprofits, schools, and public spaces across Rockford. Service projects included painting, landscaping, meal preparation, and packing food for children. Organizers said 750 people participated across 22 organizations. The event, called Love Your Stateline, is in its second year. Partner organizations included the Good Shepherd YMC
Dangerous heat prompts Rockford outreach push for cooling centers, neighbor check-ins (opens the original)
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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) — Cooling centers are open across Rockford as dangerous heat continues to affect the region, with the Rockford Rescue Mission and the city’s Health and Human Services Department urging residents to look out for one another. The Rockford Rescue Mission is operating as a cooling center, welcoming anyone who needs to escape the heat. The facility is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with beds available for overnight shelter. Water, meals, and access to medical services —
Rockford Housing Authority marks 75 years amid growing affordable housing demand (opens the original)
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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) — The Rockford Housing Authority is marking 75 years of service, and officials say the agency’s mission has expanded well beyond providing a roof over residents’ heads. RHA leaders say the agency pairs housing with programs designed to help residents build stability, develop life skills, and work toward self-sufficiency. CEO Laura Snyder said housing alone is not enough. “Because you can give somebody a stable home, but if you don’t give them an opportunity it’s not as mean
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