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Beloit Memorial looks to bounce back at home against Wilmot
BELOIT — Back in August, Brad Dement said it was inevitable several of his Beloit Memorial football players would be asked to play on both sides of the football. That’s simply the reality when you have a roster the Purple Knights’ size. The hope was that more players would be able to work into a platoon as they gained experience or came came from early-season ineligibility. ...
Culver’s Drops New Cheesy Creation for Fall
Culver's is bringing back a fan favorite just in time for fall. If you've ever thought about how great a burger combined with some delicious cheese curds would taste, you're in luck. The CurderBurger, a limited-time offering, will grace Culver's menus starting October 1. Don't miss your chance to savor...
Winnebago County Residents Are Now Eligible For Storm Disaster Assistance From FEMA
A round of severe storms back in July 2024 left thousands of Rockford, Illinois residents to deal with major flood damage to their homes and now the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is stepping up to help. Official Disaster Zone Declared In Parts of Winnebago County. For the most part,...
Ditch the Chains: 28 Must-Try Local Restaurants in Rockford
While it’s tempting to hit up the familiar chain restaurants, let's venture out and experience the incredible local dining options we have right here in Rockford!. Rockford’s food scene has improved over the past decade, according to me. As the years have gone by, more and more local...
Unemployment rates drop in Rock County, rest of Wisconsin counties in August
JANESVILLE — Preliminary data showed a drop in unemployment rates in August, compared to July, in Rock County and across Wisconsin, according to the state Department of Workforce Development. That preliminary data showed that the non-seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for Rock County was 2.8% in August, down from 3.4% in July. Rock County’s unemployment rate is also down from 3.7% in August 2023. A decrease was across all 72 counties,...
Northern Illinois’ Biggest Haunted Attraction Features New ‘Haunted Rock Casino’
Illinois is full of cool and creepy haunted attractions to check out every Halloween season, but if you're looking for one of the biggest haunts in the area, check out Fear Fest in South Beloit. Northern Illinois Fear Fest. Often called "Illinois' Largest and Best Haunted Attraction", Fear Fest in...
'Our mission is growing.' Blackhawk Tech dedicates new Public Safety Center
JANESVILLE — Blackhawk Technical College showcased state of the art equipment and its new athletic facility in an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony at its new Public Safety Center on Thursday. The new center, which was a part of a $32 million referendum approved by voters in Rock and Green counties in 2020, features educational hubs for police, fire and EMS. There is also a gymnasium for basketball and volleyball. ...
UPDATE: Missing Rockford man found safe
UPDATE: Silver Alert Illinois reports Timothy Gharrity, 74 has been located. ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Police are asking for the public’s help to locate Timothy Gharrity, 74, who went missing this week. According to the Illinois State Police, Gharrity was last seen driving a lime green 2015 Chevrolet Sonicm, with license plate 964AB547 eastbound on […]
Rockton community remembers longtime school bus driver, Don McCauley
ROCKTON, Ill. (WTVO) – When Sandi Kress went to work for school bus company First Student eight years ago, she became fast friends with veteran driver Don McCauley. Kress last worked with McCauley on Friday, Sept. 13, and was shocked to learn that he died suddenly two days later. “We will miss him greatly here […]
Parker's Gavin Meier growing into role
JANESVILLE — Janesville Parker High junior offensive tackle Gavin Meier is 6-foot-6 and weighs 275 pounds. Last Friday night, he lined up across from Middleton High senior Torin Pettaway, a menacing 6-foot-5, 289-pound senior. Pettaway, who didn’t go out for football until his junior year at Middleton, is headed to the University of Wisconsin on a football scholarship after turning down offers from USC, Washington, Nebraska and Minnesota. Meier came...
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