Emily McMinn

ILL. (WREX) — The state of Illinois is bringing forward legislation to ban cell phones in all classrooms, following the lead of several other U.S. states.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WREX) — Rockford City Council has approved two new housing projects, with realtors now preparing to reap the benefits of new options for their clients.

FREEPORT, Ill. (WREX/WIFR) - Ambulance rides in Freeport could soon become more expensive as the city's fire department brings forward a new proposal.

FREEPORT, Ill. (WREX) — Freeport's Fire Department has brought forward a proposal to up prices up on ambulance rides.

Leaders also share they have noticed a change in youth's behavior since the pandemic.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WREX) — The YMCA of Rock River Valley has brought back a popular program for high school boys as they aim to give them a leg up as they head towards their adult lives.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WREX) — The City of Rockford has made a major investment into the Community Healing Center, a place set aside to guide youth facing violence in their homes.

WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. (WREX) — Two graduates completed Winnebago County's Therapeutic Intervention Program Wednesday, celebrating at a graduation with their loved ones and county staff.

These grants will also allow the city to keep up with their data collection and Homeless Management Information System.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WREX) — Rockford's senior center is nearing closer to its opening. This comes following a shift at City Council earlier this year.