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Driving With A Dog In Your Lap In Illinois: Is It Legal Or Not?
I began thinking about this question a couple of days back when I saw around a half dozen people driving around Rockford with dogs of varying sizes sitting, standing, even walking around in the lap of the person behind the wheel. The state of Illinois is currently running a series...
Only One Illinois Hospital Makes ‘Shortest Emergency Room Wait Time’ List
You can't always plan an emergency, but if could, you would definitely want to be at one of the US hospitals with the shortest ER wait times. How many times have you rushed to the Emergency Room just to sit and wait for hours? Probably more than you wish to count.
Illinois Town Dubbed ‘Worst Drivers’ In America, 1 City in Top 12
Be cautious when driving through this Illinois town because it has some of the worst drivers in America. When we thought Illinois couldn't make anymore embarrassing lists, think again. We've been named one of the worst states to call home, for middle class families, and most likely to fall for scams. We can't catch a break!
4 of the Biggest Eyesores You’ll See in The Rockford Area
Eyesores are everywhere, and sometimes it's really annoying to have to run into them every single day. In Rockford, we have many beautiful spots to be proud of; like Anderson Japanese Gardens, The Coronado, beautiful hiking trails and much more. However, there are still a few things that I have...
Jehovah’s Witnesses convention draws in people throughout the Midwest
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - One of the largest convention organizations in the world, Jehovah’s Witnesses, returns to the BMO Center in Rockford for its annual three-day event. “We see all the bad going on in the world and this for me, just builds me up, and gives me hope,” says convention attendee Eli Lassen.
Latest effort to pass ceasefire resolution in Rockford fails
The Israel-Hamas War has gone for over 10 months. Since January, community members and a local group called Rockford for Palestine have urged the Rockford City Council to pass a ceasefire resolution. At the most recent legislative and lobbying committee meeting, Ald. Bill Rose introduced a ceasefire resolution. The resolution...
Jehovah’s Witnesses convention will draw thousands to downtown Rockford over 2 weekends
ROCKFORD — Thousands of Jehovah’s Witnesses are filling downtown today for the start of a three-day convention focused on good news and spiritual education. This is the first of two weekends the “Declare the Good News” convention will take over the BMO Center. The same program is presented in Spanish over three days next weekend as well.
Machesney Park officials honor son of Gold Star Mother
MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WIFR) - Rain showers don’t stop veterans, officers and more from honoring the life of a man who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Machesney Park’s village president, police department and Operation Fallen Flags gave Belinda Swinney, a Gold Star Mother, a banner of her son, Dallas Garza. Steve Johnson, village president of Machesney Park, bought the banner for Swinney because he and other village leaders wanted her to have a permanent place to grieve and honor her son. The memorial is at her home.
Agendas focus on police, infrastructure, and community projects this week
Village officials in Roscoe, Rockton, and South Beloit will gather to address various community topics from August 19-21, 2024. South Beloit City Council meets on Monday, while the Rockton and Roscoe Board of Trustees meet on Tuesday. Roscoe Township has also rescheduled a meeting for Tuesday. Here’s a summary of the key items on their agendas:
Rockford Park District moves forward with new stadium, track at Clarence Hicks Memorial Sports Park
ROCKFORD — The Rockford Park District is moving forward with plans to revamp Clarence Hicks Memorial Sports Park on the city’s southwest side with a new stadium for track-and-field and other sports. The $7.56 million project will create a new artificial turf field and stadium with an eight-lane...
Rockford Public Library exhibits history with Veterans Memorial Hall
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - On the first-floor gallery of Rockford Public Library’s flagship main library sits the “Enduring Connections” exhibit. It’s an exhibit curated by Veterans Memorial Hall’s Leanne Wright along with help from partners at both Midway Village and the Tinker Swiss Cottage and Museum.
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