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Mayor McNamara kicks off 815 Day at the Midway Village Museum
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara encourages residents to be kind and celebrate Rockford on Thursday, Aug. 15. At 8:15 a.m., Mayor McNamara and Rockford residents met at Midway Village Museum, 6799 Guilford Road, to kick off a day of citywide celebrations. According to the Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, 815 Day highlights Rockford’s people, places and things that make the city great with fun and interactive experiences.
Kamala Harris planning to hold rally in Milwaukee during DNC
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is planning a rally Tuesday, Aug. 20, in Milwaukee, according to the Harris campaign. Reports from various news outlets say the rally is expected to be at Fiserv Forum, the same place the GOP appointed former President Donald Trump as its presidential nominee during the Republican National Convention in July. However, this information has not yet been confirmed by campaign officials.
815 Day lemonade stand heads indoors to help injured veterans
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Morrissey Family Businesses host a lemonade stand to support the Oscar Mike Foundation with the help of a special guest. Mason Symons, a Paralympian on the Team U.S.A wheelchair rugby team and a U.S. Army Veteran visits the lemonade stand from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for a meet and greet before he flies out to Paris. The stand was relocated into the lobby of John Morrissey Accountants, 5919 Spring Creek Road, due to the heavy rain sweeping through the Rockford area.
Carpenter’s Place hosts annual ‘Celebrate Success’ event
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The annual “Celebrate Success” event is back for another year of highlighting the community’s powerful impact. Carpenter’s Place hosted the event August 14 at the Tebala Event Center, 7910 Newburg Rd. in Rockford. The theme of this year’s event was “Power of...
New Rockford business restores hand-drawn maps of city and adds a creative twist
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - At Vintage Routes, a map is more than just a map, it is an authentic piece of history. Owner Chuck Meyers started the business after a surprise discovery turned into a passion project. “We came across maps that were made here locally in Rockford and we...
What is there to do on 815 Day in Rockford? Here are 12 ways to celebrate
ROCKFORD — The city’s unofficial holiday — celebrated each year when the calendar matches our primary area code — will put local businesses in the spotlight as dozens of shops and restaurants offer 815-themed specials and host one-day events in the annual display of civic pride.
Rockford officials divided over plan to build 29 studio apartments in former nursing home
A vacant building at 310 Arnold Ave. in Rockford might be converted into 29 units of affordable housing — but the project still needs approval from the Rockford City Council. So far, city officials have given the proposal mixed reviews. The council's Code and Regulation Committee on Monday voted to reverse an earlier Rockford...
Looking for something to do this weekend in the Rockford area? Here are 21 upcoming events
The weekend brings a movie night at Baltic Mill, an anniversary bash for Double T and the 52nd annual Poplar Grove Airport Fly-In, along with fundraisers, live music, back-to-school events and more in the Rockford area. Rockford City Market What: Rockford City Market features local growers and vendors who sell handmade products, including vegetables, fruit,...
Gigantic Rick Nielsen Guitar Arrives in Illinois at Hard Rock Rockford
With the new Hard Rock Casino preparing to open on Labor Day weekend, everyone was wondering how the most dramatic feature of the casino would arrive in Rockford. Today we got the answer. Major Piece of Hard Rock Rockford Is Going Into Place. Rockford's newest landmark arrived on Wednesday morning...
Illinois, Iowa Preparing for Dangerous Storms and a Lot of Rain
It's been a while since we've had rain, but that's about to change over the next 48 hours. According to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service, the Rockford region could get severe storms late Wednesday night (8/14) that could continue through the start of the weekend. Storms and...
Guilford Vikings poised for bounce back season
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Vikings are gearing up for year four under Head Coach Tony Capriotti. While every season is different, the expectations of Guilford football remains the same. “I think the identity of any good team is always through the trenches and branches out,” the fourth year head...
Belvidere North football reloads in 2024
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Belvidere North’s football program isn’t looking to take any steps back from last years 9-3 finish. As a matter of fact, they’re ready to reload. The Blue Thunder finished in third place in the NIC-10, added by a solid run in the playoffs. Belvidere North may have lost a few seniors from last year’s team, but the graduates ensured to leave a lasting blueprint for the program.
3 local high school graduates receive $500 scholarships from an Illinois motorcycle club
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Three local high school students have been gifted scholarship money to apply to their post-secondary experiences thanks to a state-wide organization. The Buffalo Troopers Motorcycle Club of Northwestern Illinois is an organization that promotes the history of African American veterans and supports motorcycle safety in the community. The club used fundraising […]
Belvidere distribution center gives away upwards of 10K diapers to parents in need
BELVIDERE, Ill. (WTVO) — The Belvidere Baby Bank gave away thousands of diapers to families in the community and surrounding areas on Wednesday. “It’s nice to know that there’s someone out for underprivileged families,” said Parent Stan Moffitt. The Baby Bank has had multiple months of in a row that they were able to supply […]
TinCaps comeback attempt falls short against Dragons
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – The TinCaps finally pushed two runs across in the bottom of the ninth to avoid the shutout, but it wasn’t enough as Fort Wayne fell to the Dayton Dragons by a score of 5-2 on Wednesday night at Parkview Field. The TinCaps managed just five hits in the game, with […]
Summer Fun Box of Questions
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — We’re back with another GDS Box of Questions and tonight we’re going around Rockford to get to know some Rockfordians a little bit more. We learned what movies people would like to be in, what characters they relate to, and even what color tongues they would like to have.
Winnebago hitting the reset button looking to shake off last year and make some strides
WINNEBAGO, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — When you’re coming off a 1-8 season the best thing to do is to turn the page and start fresh. “I think you’ve just got to forget about it. It was last year and last year was last year, and you just hit the reset button,” said Winnebago head coach Mark […]
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