Rockford and other towns across Illinois are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Rockford, IL community.

Stay up to date and informed with our resources: Breaking public health news, information on your local Illinois hospitals and healthcare facilities, information from the Illinois Public Health Department, and Twitter updates from Illinois government officials. Continue to visit our website for the latest updates.

Illinois COVID-19 Cases

Illinois New Coronavirus Cases:
Illinois Total Coronavirus Cases: 4,136,659
Illinois New Coronavirus Deaths:
Illinois Total Coronavirus Deaths: 42,005
U.S. New Coronavirus Cases: 1,648
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Last updated June 10, 2023
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Coronavirus News for Rockford

Illinois food pantries face uncertainty as USDA weighs cuts to COVID-era programs

Food banks across Illinois were left scrambling earlier this month when the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it would cut COVID era programs they have come to rely on. More info »

MyStateline.com on MSN - 03/27/2025 09:15am

Rockford restaurants rebuild with lessons leftover from COVID-19 pandemic

The Prairie Street Brewing Company co-founder describes the pandemic as a pressure cooker – forcing staff to succeed together. While its temperature dropped over the years, he and others suggest local ... More info »

WIFR on MSN - 03/24/2025 03:49pm

‘We have to share this community’: Rockford-area health leaders reflect on COVID-19 pandemic

“What COVID did is it showcased the dedication, and the courage and the compassion of all of us,” argues Johnson. “We have to share this community. And working collectively, we will do the best we can ... More info »

WIFR on MSN - 03/17/2025 08:33pm

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