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UPDATE: RPD finds missing teen
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — UPDATE: Police located Kaya Bonilla safe in the 1000 block of North Central Avenue. Rockford Police are asking the community for help locating a missing 17-year-old. Police describe Kaya Bonilla as 5 foot 5, 190 pounds with long red/brown hair. Bonilla is autistic and was last seen at 1:45 p.m. in […]
815 Emoji Guessing Game with Emily from 97ZOK
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — Emily from the Steve Shannon Show 97ZOK is back with us tonight to celebrate 815 Day with an 815 emoji guessing game and a Rockford Peach themed cocktail for Spirit Day!. Emily is also telling us all about the Rock River Valley Blood Center ‘815...
Jefferson J-Hawks tired of losing, approach season with winning attitude
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — Rockford Jefferson’s football program has been spinning its wheels at or near the bottom of the NIC-10 for years. Just maybe the J-Hawks will gain some serious traction this season and pull out of their rut.Here’s a look at the J-Hawks in our two-a-day preview. You might think coming off an […]
Dirty Dash set for Saturday at Big Hill Park in Beloit
BELOIT — Kids will be climbing over mud mountains, wading through dirty ditches and splashing through swampy puddles during the Dirty Dash set for Saturday. This weekend marks the 9th Dirty Dash at Big Hill Park at 1201 Big Hill Road. The dash was not held in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but it has been a family fun tradition each year in Beloit. The Dirty Dash is open...
Northern Illinois Hockey League gears up for youth season
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - As the youth hockey season approaches, kids across the stateline and beyond are eager to take the ice and sharpen their skills for the game. The Northern Illinois Hockey League (NIHL) is primed for a big season with plenty of events to provide local youth players and families with a fun experience.
The Kindness Project spreads love on 815 Day
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - As Rockford-area businesses enticed customers with special 815 Day deals, some also took part in a project to help make someone’s day. Foam posterboards sprinkled with kindness cards sat inside local spots including Ernie’s Midtown Pub, Lucha Cantina and Rockford Art Deli. It’s all...
Belvidere North football reloads in 2024
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Belvidere North’s football program isn’t looking to take any steps back from last years 9-3 finish. As a matter of fact, they’re ready to reload. The Blue Thunder finished in third place in the NIC-10, added by a solid run in the playoffs. Belvidere North may have lost a few seniors from last year’s team, but the graduates ensured to leave a lasting blueprint for the program.
Belvidere distribution center gives away upwards of 10K diapers to parents in need
BELVIDERE, Ill. (WTVO) — The Belvidere Baby Bank gave away thousands of diapers to families in the community and surrounding areas on Wednesday. “It’s nice to know that there’s someone out for underprivileged families,” said Parent Stan Moffitt. The Baby Bank has had multiple months of in a row that they were able to supply […]
Deere & Company reports Q3 net income
MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - Deere & Company has reported their Third Quarter net income. Deere & Company reported a net income of $1.734 billion for the third quarter which ended on July 28, or $6.29 per share, compared with net income of $2.978 billion or $10.20 per share, for the quarter that ended on July 30, 2023, according to a media release from the company. For the first nine months of the year, net income to Deere & Company was $5.855 billion, or $21.04 per share, compared with $7.797 billion, or $26.35 per share, for the same period last year.
Illinois Valley Food & Deli Announces Monday Reopening
After some stops and starts, it looks like a longtime grocer in La Salle is ready to reopen. A message on the Illinois Valley Food & Deli Facebook page Thursday evening said “We want to thank everyone for their patience and support during the last 6 months. It has been a long journey but it will be worth it. That being said drumroll....We are opening Monday, August 19th at 7am.”
Dolton Mayor’s Reign Crumbles: Illinois Freezes Funds Amid Corruption Allegations!
DOLTON, IL – The Illinois state comptroller, Susana Mendoza, has taken the unprecedented step of withholding funds from the village of Dolton, citing ongoing non-compliance with state financial reporting requirements. This action comes in response to Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard’s failure to submit necessary financial reports for 2022 and 2023.
Brodhead/Juda goes into season with standout coaching staff headed by Gus Wedig
BRODHEAD — Gus Wedig is not your average rookie high school head coach. And the Brodhead/Juda head man certainly doesn’t come equipped with your average coaching staff. Wedig, a former standout player at Walworth Big Foot, will have his father Rodney, a Wisconsin Football Coaches Association Hall of Famer, as his offensive coordinator. BJ Bockhop, a former successful Brodhead/Juda head coach, is on the staff. And for the off the...
Janesville 14U Babe Ruth squad eliminated from World Series
The 14U Babe Ruth World Series ended for Janesville on Thursday afternoon. The Alabama RawDogs erased a 4-0 Janesville lead by scoring a run in the fourth inning and five more in the fifth to defeat the Generals 6-4 in a championship bracket tournament game at Eagle Pass, Texas. The Generals finished 46-3 this season, with two of the losses coming in Eagle Pass. ...
Coach Kunz Reacts to Williamsville Scheduling Byron
The Williamsville Bullets picked up a week three opponent on Thursday morning, adding Byron to replace Riverton. Williamsville and Byron have met twice in the playoffs. They split those matchups, with the Bullets winning the 2019 3A State Championship 46-42. Head Coach Aaron Kunz shared his thoughts on the game.
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 […]
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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