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Not Every One Is Leaving Illinois But Where Are They Coming From
You might be surprised how many people are actually moving to Illinois but what states are they coming from?. Residents From Other States Are Moving To Illinois. I've been in Illinois my whole life and it hasn't always been the best place to live. There has been terrible corruption by government officials abusing their power and wasting taxpayers' money. Plus, our state has been in horrible financial shape for a long time.
Many Spot Bizarre Daytime Meteors Exploding Over Illinois & Iowa
You will sometimes see a meteor burn up in the atmosphere over Illinois and Iowa, but you'll rarely see them during the daytime which is exactly what happened early Friday morning. The American Meteor Society documented this widely-seen meteor or meteors that appeared at approximately 6:13am Friday morning over Illinois,...
Community Spotlight: Community Foundation of East-Central Illinois
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — The Community Foundation of East-Central Illinois is a foundation that provides grants to nonprofit organizations in nine counties in Central Illinois. The grants can be used for any durable goods — anything that is hard and durable. Allison Winters, the President and CEO of the Community Foundation, came on The Morning […]
DNC notebook: Moore takes a (hot dog) stand, Warnock recalls his Baltimore days
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker engage in a different type of dog fight, and Sen. Raphael Warnock shows off his Baltimore bona fides in a speech to the Maryland delegation at the DNC.
Genoa-Kingston looks to bounce back season in the Big Northern
GENOA, Ill. (WIFR) – Genoa-Kingston Head Coach Cameron Davekos is ready to bring the Cogs back to their playoff ways this season. G-K missed the playoffs for the first time in seven years last season with an uncharacteristic 4-5 record. Following the program’s first losing season in 10 years,...
Town of Rock: Volunteers needed Saturday for June tornado cleanup
JANESVILLE — The town of Rock has put out a call for volunteers for a cleanup event on Saturday, Aug. 24, to help those still struggling to clear debris from an EF-2 tornado that struck on June 22. To sign up to volunteer, visit www.townofrockw.gov/volunteer. After signing up, you will be contacted with more information and to confirm your participation. The event will begin at 8 a.m., but help is...
Rock County Public Health: Season's first mosquitoes test positive for West Nile
JANESVILLE — Mosquitoes in Rock County have tested positive for the West Nile virus, Rock County Public Health said Friday. The announcement came on the same day the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection said in a separate release that an unvaccinated gelding in Marquette County is the state’s first confirmed case in a horse this year. In 2023, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection...
'Stars, Stripes and Fair Delights.' Walworth County Fair starts Wednesday
ELKORN — It’s almost time for the last local county fair of the season. The 175th Walworth County Fair, with the theme of “Stars, Stripes and Fair Delights,” is Wednesday, Aug. 28 through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 2. Opening ceremonies are at 10 a.m. Wednesday. The fairgrounds are located at 411 E. Court St., in Elkhorn. General parking is free. ...
Byron football anticipates winning back-to-back state titles
BYRON, Ill. (WIFR) - Byron football had the best season in the history of IHSA football last year, but that doesn’t change the expectations for this year. The Tigers only have two words that are always on players’ minds, “State Champions.”. “Oh, nothing short of a state...
Village of Creston under boil order
CRESTON, Ill. (WIFR) - The Village of Creston had to do some water main repairs Friday causing some to be without water for a little bit. The water is back on, but a portion of the village is under a boil order. Every home and business from S Main St. eastward and South St. northward to Depot Street.
Huskies Wrap Up Preseason With Exhibition at DePaul
CHICAGO- With the first official game of the 2024 season six days away, the Northern Illinois University Huskies volleyball team took the court this afternoon (Aug. 24) in an exhibition game at DePaul University. "Today had moments of good and moments of growth," said head coach Sondra D'Amore. "It was...
James White joins NIU coaching staff
DEKALB, Ill. (WIFR) - Former Wisconsin Badger and New England Patriot James White joined the NIU coaching staff this season. NIU Head Coach Thomas Hammock announced the news Friday morning. Hammock was White’s running backs’ coach from 2011 to 2013 at Wisconsin. White later went on to have a great...
1979 – Sycamore’s FASTRAK Go Captured by Iowan Connolly
John Connolly won the FASTRAK III late model feature at Sycamore Speedway. Miss FASTRAK Sheryl Ingersoll presents the huge trophy to Connolly. - Marty Lemmerman Photo. Sycamore, Ill. (August 23, 1979) – Ageless John Connolly of Delhi, Iowa, captured the 50-lap late model FASTRAK Clay Classic III feature at Sycamore Speedway on Thursday night. The victory was worth $1,000 to Connolly.
Dixon Dukes don’t expect to miss a beat despite graduating 13 talented seniors
DIXON, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — If not for the Byron Tigers, the Dixon Dukes would have been the talk of the Big Northern Conference last football season. The Dukes’ only conference loss was to Byron. They finished second in the conference. The Dukes graduated 13 seniors including their starting quarterback, and their top running back, but […]
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