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Tom’s Take — A Talk With One of The Greatest Generation — Sept. 1, 2024
This is the conclusion of Tom’s recent chat with Willard Simpson, a retired farmer who turns 100 on Sept. 3. This week you’ll hear what he still wants to accomplish. Tom’s Take is sponsored by Kathleen Wayland of Wayland Financial in La Salle.
Belvidere’s community walks to bring awareness to drug overdoses
BELVIDERE, Ill. (WTVO) — Purple populated prairie fields in Belvidere as the community came out to honor International Overdose Awareness Day with a walk on Saturday. The event is part of the Boone County Health Department’s Community Outreach Advocacy and Recovery Program. Manager Adam Hartzell said drug overdose is one of their largest priorities. “It’s […]
Rockford area football results from Friday, August 30, 2024
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — Here are the high school football results involving Rockford area teams for Friday, August 30 from the “Overtime” team of Scott Leber and Drew Collins. Watch “Overtime” Friday nights at 11 p.m. on Fox 39. NIC-10Belvidere North 29 Guilford 0Harlem 21 Belvidere 10Boylan 14 Freeport 13Hononegah 48 Auburn 6 BIG NORTHERNByron […]
Rockford Mothman Sightings Highlighted In New ‘Unsolved Mysteries’ Episode
While there have been several reported sightings in the last few decades, the city of Rockford is now officially on the Mothman map thanks to a new episode of Unsolved Mysteries. What is Mothman?. The Mothman legend started back in West Virginia in 1966, and since then sightings of a...
Rockford police investigate early morning shooting incident
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Rockford Police Department is investigating a shooting incident that left one person injured early Saturday morning. Just after 12:30 a.m., Rockford police learned that a 26-year-old man arrived at a local hospital with a life-threatening gunshot wound. The man is currently in critical condition. This...
Mello Dotson's pick six vs. Lindenwood made KU history
Mello Dotson had a feeling the ball was coming to his side of the field. As the KU cornerback lined up for the third play of Lindenwood's fifth offensive drive of the game, he looked over at the Lions' quarterback, Noah Glantz. As Dotson peered into the backfield, he noticed...
Chrysler heir wants to buy back the iconic Chrysler, Dodge brands from Stellantis
DETROIT, Mich. (WTVO) — The great-grandson of Chrysler founder Walter P. Chrysler has sent Stellantis a proposal to buy back the iconic American auto brand. Frank B. Rhodes, Jr., who owns a small percentage of Stellantis, sent a proposal to CEO Carlos Tavares this week, saying he wants to acquire the Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth and […]
Top performers in Week 1 of Rockford-area high school football
Here are some of the top performances in the Rockford area from the opening week of the 2024 IHSA football season. Charlie Maier, Boylan Maier, one of Boylan’s captains, had six tackles and an interception as Boylan picked off four passes in a 14-13 win over Freeport. Maier also kicked both extra points, including...
Rockford blood center giving away free travel mugs in exchange for donations
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Rock River Valley Blood Center says donations are lagging behind demand and is offering free insulated travel mugs to encourage residents to give. According to the Blood Center, it needs 800 donations a week to keep up with demand, but last month it only received 300 donations, one of the […]
Chicago’s Black Neighborhoods Push Back Against Immigrant Influx (Video)
In recent months, there has been rising frustration among Black residents in Chicago, particularly in middle-class neighborhoods, regarding the influx of immigrants into their communities. These residents argue that the arrival of undocumented immigrants has led to an increase in crime rates and a general decline in the quality of life in these once stable neighborhoods. This situation has sparked debates and concerns about the government’s handling of the immigration crisis and its impact on local communities.
Enthusiasm soars high for the 136th Sandwich Fair
Your browser does not support the audio element. Mouth-watering food will be available all five days. Your browser does not support the audio element. Among county fairs in the state or Midwest, the Sandwich Fair ranks number one with close to 25,000 exhibits, all competing for blue ribbon and prize money.
Ottawa Ready To Debut New Playground And Splash Pad
Hopefully there are plenty of warm days left in 2024 to enjoy a new playground and water feature in Ottawa. A soft opening of the new Peck Park Playground and Splash Pad is happening Sunday. The playground will feature cutting-edge equipment for climbing, sliding, and creative play, while the splash pad provides refreshing water fun for kids of all ages.
Walls Await Roof on New Tractor Supply Company
New construction in Morrison, IL, is always a fine thing to watch. One such site is on the north side of U. S. Route 30, west of Farmers National Bank. Local subcontractors are on the job. On Wednesday, August 28, 2024, there were four walls standing at the future Tractor...
Residents in Oswego invited to monitor speeding with new police program
The Oswego Police Department is implementing a new program where residents can sign up and be trained to use a police radar unit to record the speed and license plate numbers of drivers in their neighborhood. As part of the Speed Watch Program, the data would be sent to the...
Morris Theatre Guild holds auditions for Shrek, Jr.
Aug. 30—The Morris Theatre Guild is holding auditions for children ages seven to 18 to perform Shrek, Jr., a musical from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31 and from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3. Those auditioning should prepare an a cappella song to perform. They will also be asked to read from the script. All auditions will take place at the Morris Theatre Guild, 516 W. Illinois Ave. ...
Rock Island Grand Prix course change gives access to businesses during construction
The Rock Island Grand Prix will see its first course change ever this year to avoid local construction meant to revitalize the downtown. It will provide unique challenges to long-time racers. “The interesting thing will be we’ve raced the same track for 28 years and now no one will have...
Utica "Guardedly Optimistic" Market on Mill will be Built by Burgoo
At the Utica Village Council's special meeting Thursday evening, an update on the Market on Mill project was given. With ground broken about six weeks ago, City Engineer Kevin Heitz is guardedly optimistic that the project will be complete by the Burgoo Festival on October 12. According to Heitz, two more truckloads of stone are due in, and the dirt work and setting the stones about 75% complete.
Illinois State volleyball falls in five sets to Lindenwood
Illinois State volleyball split its doubleheader after falling three sets to two against Lindenwood on Saturday night in the Linda Herman Volleyball Classic at CEFCU Arena. ISU grabbed an early lead with a 25-14 victory in set one before coming up short the next two sets falling 25-22 and 25-15. The Redbirds bounced back with a 25-16 win in set four to force a winner-take-all fifth set, where they ultimately fell 15-11.
No. 22 Kansas rolls over Lindenwood in season opener
KANSAS CITY (KSNT) – No. 22 Kansas football began its 2024 season with a victory on Thursday night in Kansas City. KU beat Lindenwood 48-3 in its first game at Children’s Mercy Park, where the Jayhawks will play two non-conference games while its future home in Lawrence remains under construction. The Jayhawks wasted no time […]
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