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Boys & Girls Club halfway to new building fundraising goal
JANESVILLE — The Boys & Girls Club of Janesville says it’s hit the halfway point in fundraising for a new facility. The club announced on Friday that its capital and endowment campaign “Building Great Futures for Our Youth & Community,” has raised $6 million in just under a year, toward a $12 million goal. In a release, the club said it has a waiting list of over 100 youth because...
Loves Park community honors John P. McCallum Jr. through a music memorial benefit
LOVES PARK, Ill. (WIFR) - Dozens of people in the Loves Park community came together at a local bar to honor the late John P. McCallum Jr. and raise money for a local music camp. Saturday marked the second Annual John P. McCallum Jr. Music Memorial Benefit. McCallum, who would...
‘I’m Not a Big Dum-Dum!!’ Fox’s Tarlov and Pirro Throw Down Over Trump RNC Speech
The Five got heated after co-host Tarlov expressed her view that Trump's speech wasn't so great, and that people fell asleep and were leaving. The post ‘I’m Not a Big Dum-Dum!!’ Fox’s Tarlov and Pirro Throw Down Over Trump RNC Speech first appeared on Mediaite.
Hidden Valleys Municipal Court could fold if replacement judge not found
VIROQUA, Wis. – The decision by a local attorney to step down as judge for the Hidden Valleys Municipal Court system is impacting four communities that are a part of that system. Local Attorney Nikki Swayne decided to step down as Municipal Judge for the Hidden Valleys last spring when she did not run for re-election. No one stepped up to run for that seat and the city run Municipal Court has yet to find a someone to replace Swayne, creating a backlog of municipal cases for several communities.
Packers drop former Stallions QB, add Samford, South Alabama WRs
The Green Bay Packers’ experiment to turn former Birmingham Stallions quarterback Alex McGough into a wide receiver has ended, and the NFL has added two wide receivers with Alabama football roots. McGough had been the USFL MVP for Birmingham in 2023 and was on the field for the team...
Marshfield’s Gilbertson picked to play in 2024 Wisconsin American Legion Baseball State All-Star Game
Marshfield Post 54 catcher/first baseman Adam Gilbertson has been selected to play in the Wisconsin American Legion Baseball All-Star Game on Aug. 11 in Milwaukee. A total of 48 players from the high school graduating class of 2024 were chosen will play at the state all-star game following the Milwaukee Brewers game against the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday, Aug. 11 at American Family Field.
Illinois and Wisconsin Kids Invited to Bring Their Small Businesses to August Market
Are your kids obsessed with making friendship bracelets? Hosting lemonade stands? Turn their hobbies into cash this August in Rockton, Illinois. When I think back to being a kid and wanting to earn a few extra bucks, I land on a memory of my friends and I creating some sort of dog's baby-sitting service.
Firefighters turn up the heat at Rockton-Roscoe Rotary Rib Fest
SOUTH BELOIT, Ill. (WIFR) - Three area fire departments serve the South Beloit community during a special cookout competition. Firefighters from Shirland, Rockton and Roscoe gathered at Viking Lanes to compete in the 2024 Rockton-Roscoe Rotary Rib Fest. During the event, hungry visitors sampled ribs from each department and cast their votes to determine the winner of the People’s Choice Award.
Chow Down Food Truck Fest kicks off in Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Hundreds of area foodies sink their teeth into multicultural cuisine during Saturday’s Chow Down Food Truck Fest. Residents hungry for something new visited the Rockford Chow Down Food Truck Festival on 5909 E. State Street. During the weekend, the festival will highlight unique cuisine from food trucks and vendors from across the stateline.
Tracking a few rain chances to start the week across the stateline
STATELINE. (WIFR) - We got lucky this afternoon, at least in my opinion, as we had a good amount of sunshine even with some clouds overhead. I think our sky will look similar as we head overnight tonight as we will be partly cloudy with lows near the 60 degree mark.
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