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Cortland man charged with firing gun during fight
A Cortland man is being accused of firing a gun during a fight at an apartment early Wednesday morning. The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office says 23-year-old Deangelo Flynn is charged with reckless discharge of a firearm and battery. Police allege that Flynn had returned home from a business trip to...
Doctor suffering heart attack during Illinois marathon saved by son
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Doctor Rafael Ruggeri was running the Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon this year when he suddenly collapsed at Meadowbrook Park. He was having a heart attack. Luckily, his son Isaac was running with him, and Isaac had just been trained on CPR a few weeks before...
Charles Street to close in front of UW SwedishAmerican for storm sewer repairs
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Charles Street will close to westbound traffic until next month as the city replaces a failing storm sewer at the entrance of UW SwedishAmerican Hospital, requiring visitors to use the E. State Street entrance. The City of Rockford said the westbound lanes of Charles Street will close at 11th Street, and […]
Shooting in Sterling Remains Under Investigation
A little before 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 23rd, Sterling police were informed about a shooting near the intersection of 13th Avenue and East 5th Street, by Sterling First Church of the Nazarene. First responders found two men who were shot. Police say they were passengers in a vehicle that was...
Tim Mahoney Explains Differences Between Pledged Delegates and Superdelegates
Tim Mahoney from Mahoney and Mahoney is back tonight to help us understand the differences between pledged delegates and superdelegates. For more information about Mahoney and Mahoney, head to mahoneysgotyourback.com. Sponsored by Mahoney and Mahoney.
Is Blake Lively Lady Deadpool?
Kicking things off tonight with a mystery everyone is still trying to solve. Who is Lady Deadpool? Fans are still speculating that it’s Blake Lively. The actress recently shared a picture of her on set, and her premiere look last night resembled Lady Deadpool. Also, she and Ryan casually revealed the name of their fourth child.
Citizen of the Year nominations closing soon
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Time is running out to recognize those in your life who make a positive difference in the lives of those around them. Nominations for the 2024 Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award close at noon on August 1. The Citizen of the...
Rockford University’s Regents First Summer 2024 Retreat Aims to Help First-Generation College Students Succeed
ROCKFORD, Ill. (July 23, 2024) – Rockford University, the region’s leading private four-year educational institution, will welcome a group of incoming freshmen students this Sunday, July 28, for the Rockford University’s Regents First Summer 2024 Retreat. The retreat runs from Sunday, July 28 through Friday, Aug. 2....
Rockford’s Discovery Center Museum opens new ‘Body Shop’ exhibit
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Discovery Center is partnering with MercyHealth for their latest Body Shop exhibit. On July 23, the Discovery Center held the grand opening of its Body Shop exhibit. “We want kids to feel good about their bodies, we everyone to understand how their body works, and...
Barrel of Laughs Comedy Series Returns to Prairie Street Brewing Company
Another Round of Incredible Comedy Shows Coming to Prairie Street Brewing!. 100FM presents The Barrel of Laughs Comedy Series – featuring hilarious stand-up from both nationally recognized acts and our very own local talent, hosted at Prairie Street Brewing Co in downtown Rockford!. Seating Options. Several options are available...
NIU Men’s Basketball Adds Seasoned Coach Antoni Wyche for Defensive and Player Development Skills
Antoni Wyche joins the NIU Men's Basketball staff as an assistant coach, bringing a wealth of experience and success from his previous coaching positions at Siena and Notre Dame. Wyche helped Siena to a 20-win season in 2019-20 with a strong defensive record allowing only 59.1 points per game. During...
Final Act Revealed For Hard Rock Casino Rockford’s Opening Weekend
If the official opening of Hard Rock Casino in Rockford, Illinois wasn't exciting enough for ya, the 4 great days of concerts they've announced for opening weekend might just set you over the edge. The Countdown to Hard Rock Rockford is On!. Man, oh man, I'm not a gambler, but...
OSF HealthCare to open Sycamore urgent care location
A blessing and dedication was held Monday for the new urgent care facility opening in Sycamore. The new OSF OnCall urgent care is located at 661 S. Peace Road, Ste. 101 in Sycamore. The clinic is scheduled to open July 29, with a soft launch providing health assessments and treatment Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Longer term, operations will expand to weekends. The location will accept walk-ins and online reservations at osfoncall.org.
Rockford man charged with illegal possession of firearm, meth delivery
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Winnebago County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Vicent Stewart, 34, for allegedly delivering meth among other charges. On July 22nd, around 4 p.m., police were surveilling Villa Di Roma in the 9000 block of South Alpine Road. Stewart arrived in a black Chevrolet Impala on Kenmore Road behind Villa Di Roma. Officials jumped […]
Byron, IL – Three Hospitalized in Head-on Collision on Rte 2 SB
Byron, IL (July 23, 2024) – Illinois State Police troopers said a woman and two teen girls were injured after another driver caused a head-on collision while trying to pass a vehicle in a no-passing zone along Illinois Route 2 in Byron on Saturday. According to the Ogle County...
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