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‘Death by a thousand cuts’: Rains renew Madison’s flooding worries
Despite millions spent to improve Madison sewers in recent years, a top city official says flooded streets may remain a routine occurrence in years like this with higher rainfall. Deputy City Engineer Greg Fries, who has managed Madison’s storm and sanitary sewers for 33 years, said the options to prevent...
BMX riders pour into Rockford for USA BMX Midwest Nationals
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Rockford BMX was ready for thousands of racers to compete in the Stateline with the USA BMX Midwest Nationals coming to town. The event didn’t disappoint, welcoming 1,200 athletes and 3,500 spectators — leaving an economic impact of $1.5 million dollars. Last year, a...
On the market: Rockford area home for sale for $575,000
Property description: This architectural custom-designed four-bedroom, four-bathroom contemporary passive solar home sits on more than five acres and has 3,650 square feet of living space. Open floor plan with large great room, formal dining area and sunken fireplace pit, wet bar area with concrete counters, sitting area and bar fridge. First floor master bedroom with cathedral ceiling, walk-in closet and large bathroom with double vanity, tub and shower. Nappanee kitchen with roll-out cabinet shelves, updated granite counter tops and appliances, breakfast area, trash compactor and under-cabinet LED lighting. The second floor has three bedrooms, two of which are open to the lower level, Jack and Jill bathroom with sauna. Outside is a deck, landscaping, Generac home generator, fireplace, trails, a shooting range and a campsite area. The HVAC system is five years old. This home offers many smart features including security cameras, Wi-Fi thermostat, motorized shades, electric vehicle charging station and more. Attached 2.5-car garage. County taxes. Septic tank. Built in 1979. Additional five acres adjacent to the property could also be sold.
What's happening this week in farthest northern Illinois - Friday July 19 - Friday, Jul 26
This week in Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton: free lunch or food truck, firefighter ribfest, ice cream social, live music, outdoor dinner party, artisan market, Rockton River Market, play euchre, practice your Spanish, meet writers, blood drive, and That Thursday Thing. 18 events this week on our calendar: Friday, Jul...
New, clean, up-to-date: Sheriff's office moves into long-awaited space
JANESVILLE — A month after they began moving into their new building, Rock County Sheriff’s Office staff say they’re settling in and enjoying the abundance of windows that flood offices and common areas with natural light, and the improved working conditions provided by clean and functional office, common and meeting areas. On June 12, they began moving out of the century-old Pinehurst building, that’s still visible through some windows. It will eventually be torn down to make way for a new staff parking lot. Sheriff’s...
On the market: Freeport home for sale for $339,900
Address: 1841 Indian Springs Court, Freeport Property description: This four-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom, two-story home has vaulted ceilings in the living room and master bedroom. Flooring was upgraded to hardwood. The kitchen boasts granite countertops. The family room features a gas fireplace surrounded by solid stone. Sliding glass doors open to an updated deck, which overlooks open fields below. Bathrooms have modern touches. The fully finished, open lower level has a living/recreation room, hobby room and den. It opens onto the...
Wisconsin Democrats waffle on Biden as GOP proclaims unity after Milwaukee convention
As Democratic pressure mounts on President Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential race, Wisconsin Democrats have largely continued to walk a fine line — though cracks in support are beginning to show. Rep. Gwen Moore’s office has said the Milwaukee Democrat supports Biden’s reelection bid but did not respond to questions about...
Poll: Trump leading Biden in Midwest swing states
(The Center Square) – Former President Donald Trump leads President Biden by 3 points in Michigan and 5 points in Wisconsin, according to the results of a new Emerson College poll. The poll, conducted July 15-16, surveyed about 1,000 likely voters per swing state. Democrats for the Next Generation sponsored the poll, which has a +/-3% margin of error. It was released Thursday, the final day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. ...
Lake Mills grad James Dunkleberger to be inducted into UW-Madison Athletic Hall of Fame
James Dunkleberger started his decathlete career at the University of Wisconsin-Madison just hoping to make the travel squad for meets. He ended it by becoming the 1997 NCAA champion in the decathlon, scoring 7,924 points. Dunkleberger, a 1992 graduate of Lake Mills High School, was recently announced as a member of the 2024 UW Athletic Hall of Fame and will officially be inducted during a banquet on Sept. 6 before...
Stateline weekend forecast looking good
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) -Becoming partly cloudy today with highs in the upper 70′s. A few clouds tonight with lows in the upper 50′s. Mostly cloudy with highs in the upper 70′s. Slight chance for a few showers by Sunday afternoon with highs in the low 80′s.
Retiring Brodhead/Juda head coach Jim Matthys to coach South in WFCA All-Star Game
The 2024 Wisconsin Football Coaches Association Small-School All-Star Game at Titan Stadium on the UW-Oshkosh campus on Saturday afternoon will have a distinct Brodhead/Juda flavor. Retiring Brodhead/Juda head coach Jim Matthys will guide the Small School South squad, Jeff Jubie will serve as an assistant and no less than three former Cardinals are on his South roster: 6-foot-1, 190-pound wide receiver Gunner Boegli, 5-7, 165-pound defensive back Marcus McIntyre and Matthys’ son, Blake, a 6-2, 220-pound linebacker. ...
Rockton veteran honored with memorial cruise, ‘He was my best friend’
ROCKTON, Ill. (WTVO) — After the sudden passing of 73-year-old Tom Evans, his friends and family organized a way to celebrate his life, using the thing he loved most: cars. As a car enthusiast, Evans was an active member of the Obsessive Car Disorder Club. Through this club, he met various community members and attended […]
SHINE Technologies CEO: $32 million in federal funding signals vote of confidence
Nuclear radioisotope producer SHINE Technologies lands a big block of government funds. The Janesville company’s CEO, Greg Piefer, thinks the funding — $32 million awarded by the National Nuclear Security Administration — is a vote of confidence. He says it signals the government is still betting SHINE...
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