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Trump-endorsed Wisconsin candidates win, lose in primaries
(The Center Square) – Trump’s influence down the ballot produced mixed results in Wisconsin’s Tuesday primary elections, with businessman Tony Wied winning in the 8th congressional district and State Rep. Janel Brandtjen losing her seat, both candidates endorsed by the former president. Wied captured 43.5% of the vote in the three-way GOP primary, winning eight out of 11 counties in the district and a total of 42,638 votes. Election results were 95% in by Wednesday morning. ...
ABC Supply Adds Mack MD Electric Truck as Its First Medium-Duty EV
Mack Trucks and Kriete Truck Centers, a commercial truck and equipment dealer with 10 locations across Wisconsin, recently delivered a Mack MD Electric vehicle — the first to operate in the state — to ABC Supply Co. Inc. during a handover event at the company’s National Fleet Center in Beloit, Wis.
Ilhan Omar wins in Minnesota, Wisconsin Senate fight is set: 3 takeaways from Tuesday's primaries
Ilhan Omar's victory caps off a series of primaries facing the Squad, while Eric Hovde and Tammy Baldwin will face off in one of the most competitive Senate races in the country.
Grants to help Rockford-area restaurants handle high unemployment costs open for second round of funding
ROCKFORD — Local restaurants hurt by spikes in unemployment costs because of shutdowns during the pandemic can now apply for a second round of funding intended to help them handle the hit on their bottom line. The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau distributed 33 grants totaling $469,500 in...
Trained searchers called in to find missing Roscoe man
ROSCOE, Ill. (WIFR) - The Roscoe Police Department expands its search for a missing 76-year-old man. Gilbert Wierschke was last seen leaving his home around 7:45 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12, in the 10000 block of Marblewing Lane. Police say Wierschke has Alzheimer’s disease and may be confused or disoriented. He was last seen wearing a blue Chicago Cubs T-shirt, jeans, black baseball cap, black tennis shoes and glasses.
New South Beloit marijuana dispensary awarded Illinois ‘social equity’ loan
SOUTH BELOIT, Ill. (WTVO) — A second cannabis dispensary, coming to South Beloit, will benefit from a $240,000 “social equity” forgivable loan from the State of Illinois. Cloud Haven Dispensary, at 1322 Gardner Street, owned by the Chicago-based Wah Group LLC, was one of 23 dispensaries receiving a portion of $5.5 million in loans through […]
Interview: Garden Hotel’s demolition marks new beginning for South Beloit
Short on time? Read our quick report on what's next for the Garden Hotel property. As the long-awaited demolition of the dilapidated Garden Hotel in South Beloit nears, City Administrator Sonya Hoppes sheds light on the challenges and meticulous planning behind the decision. In an exclusive interview, Hoppes discusses the city's efforts to hold the property owners accountable for the $8.8 million in fines and the importance of reclaiming the site for the community's future. The following conversation has been edited for length and clarity.
Rockford man charged with unlawful use of a weapon, claims the handgun is a ‘family heirloom’
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police arrested Christopher Kaminsky, 48, for aggravated unlawful use of a weapon. On August 13, around 7 p.m., Loves Park officers responded to a call claiming Kaminsky was at a business with a loaded firearm and pulled it out on a mechanic. Later, officials were informed the firearm was not […]
Fitchburg man gets 22 1/2 years in Beloit shooting that wounded man
A man guilty of shooting another man while scattering bullets around Beloit’s Colley Road in 2023 will serve 22-and-a-half years behind bars. Rock County Judge Ashley Morse handed a stiff sentence Wednesday — nearly the maximum punishment possible — for 28-year-old Phillip Fung Li of Fitchburg. Lee pleaded guilty of first degree reckless injury and first degree endangering safety in the shooting last August.
Janesville School Board approves new Title IX policy with LGBTQIA+, pregnancy protections
JANESVILLE — The Janesville School District has adopted a new Title IX policy that will protect students in the LGBTQIA+ community as well as people who are pregnant or have pregnancy- related conditions. The policy also lays out a process for complaints, investigations and determinations into allegations of sexual harassment and violence. The school board approved the policy Tuesday with no discussion. It will address any allegations made for incidents...
Get on the bus: District adds to bus driver roster after test-drive event
That’s how many bus driver vacancies exist in the Stoughton Area School District after its transportation team members hosted a “Test Drive a School Bus” event on Aug. 8 at the Stoughton High School parking lot to let people drive a school bus. The district filled three of the four open driver spots with test drivers from the event.
JLL Closed Financing for $95M Multifamily Development Project on Sherman Avenue in Madison Wisconsin
Vermilion Development, in concert with Quartz Lake Capital, announce the closing on debt and equity financing for a $95 million multifamily development, 1617 Sherman Avenue. JLL Capital Markets secured $33.3 million in joint venture equity for the project from Clarion Partners. 1617 Sherman will comprise six mid-rise buildings, offering a...
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