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Boone County water specialist recommends 3-D geological, aquifer mapping
Joliet in the coming years will be pulling their water from Lake Michigan. The groundwater underneath the city is estimated to run out in 2030. In light of the dire situation nearly ninety miles southeast of Belvidere, the Boone County board hired Dan Kane in May to be their water resource coordinator on a part-time basis. Kane stepped out of retirement after serving as the executive director of the Boone County Conservation District for 23 years.
Firefighters use 2,800 gallons of water to put out trolley bus fire on I-90
BELVIDERE, Ill. (WTVO) — Firefighters from Boone County worked to extinguish a trolley bus on fire on Interstate 90 near Belvidere on Wednesday night. According to the Boone County Fire Protection District #2, firefighters were called to the scene around 11:06 p.m., near mile marker 27, and found heavy smoke coming from the vehicle, which […]
Video shows explosive altercation between Poplar Grove officials during public meeting
POPLAR GROVE, Ill. (WTVO) – A member of the Poplar Grove Board of Trustees says he’s disturbed after watching a video showing a verbal altercation between the village president and another member of the board during a public meeting last month. “It’s unacceptable behavior for any elected official,” said Trustee Owen Costanza, who left the […]
Old McDonald’s in Moline may not have a farm, but it has a new location
The old McDonald’s may not have a farm, but it has a new location. The McDonald’s at 1800 36th Ave., Moline, closed over the weekend. Now crews are busy removing the interior of the restaurant. In the new building near Target and Kohl’s in southwest Moline, crews worked...
Interview: Garden Hotel’s demolition marks new beginning for South Beloit
Short on time? Read our quick report on what's next for the Garden Hotel property. As the long-awaited demolition of the dilapidated Garden Hotel in South Beloit nears, City Administrator Sonya Hoppes sheds light on the challenges and meticulous planning behind the decision. In an exclusive interview, Hoppes discusses the city's efforts to hold the property owners accountable for the $8.8 million in fines and the importance of reclaiming the site for the community's future. The following conversation has been edited for length and clarity.
MLK Jr. Community Center is hosting its annual Soul of the City Festival this weekend
The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center will host its annual Soul of the City this Friday and Saturday at its center and MLK Jr. Park in Rock Island. MLK Center Executive Director Jerry Jones says the festival is for people of all ages. "Thanks to partnerships with some great...
Illinois Comptroller says embroiled Village of Dolton is refusing legally-required audit
DOLTON, Ill. (CBS) -- New financial problems have surfaced in south suburban Dolton—having to do with taxpayer money and the village's failure to let people know where it is being spent.According to the State of Illinois, Mayor Tiffany Henyard's administration not only refuses to get an audit done, but also won't even communicate with the state agency tasked with the job of watching over government spending.The office in question is that of Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza—and Dolton is now on that office's radar."There are obvious red flags that your station other stations have covered," said Comptroller's office spokesman Abdon Pallasch....
Man who allowed his home to be used for cocaine distribution sentenced to two-and-a-half years
MADISON, Wis. -- The United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin announced Thursday Iyon Perkins, 42, of Beloit, was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in federal prison for using his house for cocaine distribution.
Teens accused of shooting flare gun at people sitting on Beloit porch
BELOIT, Wis. (WMTV) - Two teens are accused of firing a flare gun at people, including a baby, as they were sitting on a porch in Beloit last weekend, a criminal complaint details. A criminal complaint recounts the incident, which happened around 8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10, in the...
Marion Connects honored as a Governor's Hometown Award finalist
A southern Illinois volunteer organization has been highlighted as a finalist for the 2024 Governor's Hometown Awards. Marion Connects is made up of local leaders and residents working to make a positive impact in the local community. The group organizes monthly “Third Thursday” events that are designed to build community...
Rockford Christian informs BNC it won’t field a football team this season.
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — The Big Northern Conference will be short one football program this season. Rockford Christian is out. Rockford Christian athletic director Isaiah Johnson informed the rest of the conference members Thursday morning at the conference’s athletic directors meeting that RC doesn’t have enough players to safely field a team. Johnson told me […]
815 Day lemonade stand heads indoors to help injured veterans
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Morrissey Family Businesses host a lemonade stand to support the Oscar Mike Foundation with the help of a special guest. Mason Symons, a Paralympian on the Team U.S.A wheelchair rugby team and a U.S. Army Veteran visits the lemonade stand from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for a meet and greet before he flies out to Paris. The stand was relocated into the lobby of John Morrissey Accountants, 5919 Spring Creek Road, due to the heavy rain sweeping through the Rockford area.
Mayor McNamara kicks off 815 Day at the Midway Village Museum
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara encourages residents to be kind and celebrate Rockford on Thursday, Aug. 15. At 8:15 a.m., Mayor McNamara and Rockford residents met at Midway Village Museum, 6799 Guilford Road, to kick off a day of citywide celebrations. According to the Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, 815 Day highlights Rockford’s people, places and things that make the city great with fun and interactive experiences.
Buffalo Troopers award scholarships to 3 students entering college
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Buffalo Troopers Motorcycle Club of Northwestern Illinois awards three students with scholarships to help them with their college education. The awards were presented August 14 at Veteran’s Memorial Hall in Rockford. The scholars selected for the awards are Rakim Chaney of Auburn High School,...
#1 Reason Back-to-School Season is the Best Time of Year in Illinois
There's nothing better than going to the store on a Tuesday, in the middle of the day, and not seeing a single child in sight. Maybe that's just me, but boy is it nice!. It honestly feels like summer just started, but now we're headed into the new school year. Oh, how time passes us by!
It’s A Historic Time For Illinois High School Girls Sports
It's a very exciting time for high school sports in Illinois with a new opportunity starting this fall for the female athletes. High School Girls Flag Football Kicks Off Officially This Fall In Illinois. It's been an amazing year for women's sports. A year ago, a world record-breaking crowd of...
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