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‘Our kids are just going to get sick:’ Stateline health experts give tips as students head back to class
(WIFR) - The return to school means germs are making their way back into classrooms across the country but health experts say simple planning can reduce your child’s risk of serious illness. Healthy practices like hand hygiene are key to keeping your child healthy this school year. Doctors recommend...
How 815 Day benefits the local economy
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Rockford Day or 815 Day allows community members, companies, and organizations to get involved within the region. When community members celebrate local businesses and shop locally, it pumps money back into our economy known as the multiplier effect. Locally owned businesses recirculate a greater percentage of their revenue into the local economy.
Chicago area driver and passenger critically injured in collision
SYCAMORE, Ill. (WTVO) — A Chicago area driver and passenger experienced life-threatening injuries after another driver ignored a stop sign. On August 14th, around 11:50 a.m., the driver of a white Chevy HHR collided with the victim’s grey Ford Focus when he swerved into the oncoming lane and ignored a stop sign at the intersection of Baber Green and Airport Roads.
First Alert: A few rounds of showers and thunderstorms expected Thursday across the Rockford region
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - We have been able to enjoy a fabulous stretch of weather where we were below normal and mostly sunny. We will kind of continue that trend today has highs are near normal, but clouds will increase as we head into the afternoon. I do think we will remain dry this afternoon, but as we get into the evening and overnight hours that won’t be the case.
Packers Among Favorites to Trade for Projected $136 Million Superstar
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur may want to “vomit” every time he gets a question about a No. 1 wide receiver, but the oddsmakers still like his team’s chances of pulling off a blockbuster trade for one of the NFL’s best. According to the...
Rock County teens charged with shooting flare guns at people
Beloit Police say a pair of 17-year-olds shot flare guns at a home of the 1600 block of Dewey Avenue as a family with two young children sat on the porch. Steven Meade II of Janesville and Ayden Ross of Beloit are charged with first-degree recklessly endangering safety and obstructing an officer. Ross is also charged with four counts of bail jumping as he has nine other open cases.
Public record for August 13, 2024
Rock County Felony arrests All of those listed below have since their arrest been formally charged with a felony (or felonies). WILLIAM PEYTON JR., 30, of Rockford, Ill., retail theft, March 16, 2023, 2900 block of Deerfield Drive, Janesville. AARON...
Confusion over new legislative district leads to ballot error in northern Wisconsin Assembly primary
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A local election clerk failed to realize that Wisconsin’s new legislative maps moved a rural town into a new district, leading to an administrative error that could disenfranchise scores of voters in a Republican state Assembly primary race. The new maps shifted Summit, a...
Here's when kids go back to school in Wisconsin's 10 largest districts
WISCONSIN — As summer draws to a close, so does summer break. Students across Wisconsin will soon head back to class. We rounded up first day of school details for the Badger State’s 10 largest school districts:. 1. Milwaukee. All Milwaukee Public Schools students will head back to...
How to get to school safe during stateline bus driver shortage
OREGON, Ill. (WIFR) - There was a sigh of relief as Oregon Community Unit School District 220 superintendent PJ Caposey finished the first day of classes. A lack of bus drivers nearly took that breath away from him. “Duct tape and super glue trying to make sure that everything is...
4 Events You Don’t Want to Miss on 815 Day in Rockford
815 Day is finally here, and every Rockfordian needs to take some time to appreciate and remember all the good the Forest City has to offer!. Every August 15th, the Rockford area comes alive with a contagious energy that I absolutely love. It's a time when residents unite to shop local and celebrate all the places, people, and attractions that make this city unique.
‘American Pickers’ Is Coming To Wisconsin And Need Good Pickin’ Spots
Do you live in Wisconsin and have a collection of "junk" you think might be worth some major cash? The stars of 'American Pickers' are heading your way this September and want to check it out!. 'American Pickers' Are Coming to Wisconsin. The treasure hunters from the History Channel's American...
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