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Illinois High School Cancels Football Season Weeks Before First Game
It's truly disheartening for the students who have dedicated their time and effort to this season, even before it began. High school football holds a unique and significant place in seasonal sports. While many students participate in various sports, some are deeply committed to football. Whether weight or conditioning-related, off-season...
Belvidere football takes it one day at a time with new head coach
BELVIDERE, Ill. (WIFR) - The Belvidere Bucs enter the 2024 season with new head coach Sean Donnelly taking over the reins. Belvidere comes off a one-win season where the expectations aren’t very high, but for Donnelly, the expectations go far beyond the 2024 season. “You know, as it comes...
Area students begin medical education during White Coat ceremony
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford class of 2028 arrives on campus to begin their medical journeys. During a Friday ceremony, 57 first-year medical students grabbed their medical education white coats and took an oath as they entered the field of medicine. For the next four years, medical students will wear the coats and begin their journey to become doctors.
Winnebago football leans on veteran leadership this season
WINNEBAGO, Ill. (WIFR) - Last season was a down year for Winnebago football. The Indians won just one game in the 2023 campaign, but now... It’s a new year. With the new season comes new challenges and strengths. Winnebago has fewer players on the roster this year, but the experience is up. More than half of this year’s starters are in their senior season.
Rockford University gets ready for Back to School
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — We’re in the full swing of back-to-school season and we’re chatting with Rockford University president Patrica Lynott about how they’re celebrating back to school. Patricia says that back to school is her favorite time of year because she loves when the faculty...
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