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Hershey Sweet Adventure Is Coming To Illinois This Fall
Candy lovers are super excited about this special tasty exhibit coming to Illinois this fall. I'm a big fan of these temporary exhibits that come through in Illinois. A couple of years ago, I went to one for the television show, "The Office." It was a stand-alone event. I brought my family and we had a great time.
Financial trade groups sue Illinois over swipe fee law
(The Center Square) – A coalition of banking and credit union associations is going after the state of Illinois regarding a new law affecting interchange fees. The Interchange Fee Prohibition Act doesn’t ban or restrict credit card swipe fees, but it limits banks from charging interchange fees on tax and tip revenues. The trade groups argued in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois that the law would “throw well-operating payment card systems into chaos.” ...
Illinois quick hits: Businesses boarding up before DNC; 1908 Race Riot a national monument
Businesses boarding up before DNC Some Chicago businesses want no part of the Democratic National Convention. A number of businesses in the city’s downtown district have covered windows and doors with plywood to better protect the buildings in case demonstrations during this week’s convention turn unruly. As of Friday, crews with a business called Chicago...
Rapper Lil Wayne breaks attendance record at Illinois State Fair
Rapper Lil Wayne made history Wednesday at the 2024 Illinois State Fair.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchA crowd of 15,427 people packed the Grandstand to see the headliner.That broke an Illinois State Fair record, set by Jason Aldean in 2011, by almost 100 people.SEE MORE: Democrats rally at Illinois State Fair days ahead of DNC in ChicagoLil Wayne was part of a list of performers that includes Smashing Pumpkins, Keith Urban and Motley Crue.The Smashing Pumpkins will headline on Friday on the Grandstand. The show starts at 8 p.m. and doors open an hour earlier.SEE ALSO | Republicans gather at Illinois State Fair to drum up excitement for election, urge early votingThe Illinois State Fair runs through Sunday.
TinCaps fall to Dragons after early lead
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Fort Wayne TinCaps fell to the Dayton Dragons in game five of their series in a 8-7 final on Saturday, August 17. The TinCaps took an early lead after a three-run homer from Devin Ortiz in the first inning, followed by a two RBI single from Ethan Salas in the second.
Get Connected 815 Literacy Lounge highlights Black authors, homework club
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Get Connected 815 opens its Literacy Lounge to area youth to foster a love for literacy and help students with schoolwork. On Saturday, area residents gathered at 312 Irving Avenue to celebrate local Black authors and dive into the world of reading. The event highlighted several local authors and the anticipated book release of Frederick Jamerson Jr.’s “If I Was Three.” The 28-year-old author credits his children and mother for his book.
Life Decisions 815 Fun Fair brings farm life to community families
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Families celebrate 815 Day and enjoy farm-themed activities during the 4th annual 815 Fun Fair. On Saturday, dozens of area families met at Dahlquist Park, 3251 Oak Grove Avenue, to enjoy an afternoon of themed carnival games, activities, entertainment and more. “We have a lot of...
Actor Dennis Quaid in Dixon August 22 for "Reagan" film premiere
Actor Dennis Quaid is attending a red-carpet event next/this week....but, it's not in Hollywood. Quaid, who portrays Ronald Reagan in a new film will attend a special showing in Dixon. According to WIFR in Rockford, “Reagan” will be shown August 22 in the Dixon Historical Theatre. Preceding the...
Legislator shares concerns about Logan inmate transfers ahead of closure recommendation
(The Center Square) – An Illinois legislator says the Illinois Department of Corrections has begun to transfer inmates out of the Logan County Correctional facility, a move that aligns with the Pritzker administrations’ plans to close two Illinois prisons. Recently, a federal judge ordered that all Stateville inmates must be moved to other prisons by Sept. 30. Lawmakers called that “convenient,” considering the decision aligns with Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s plans...
Salmonella prompts cucumber recall in Illinois, 30 other states
(WTVO) – Cucumbers in Illinois and 30 other states are being recalled after hundreds of people have reported illnesses linked to salmonella, according to a report by The Center Square. The CDC identified that 449 people were ill after eating salmonella-laden cucumbers and 125 people were hospitalized. No one has died from illnesses linked to […]
Popular Rockford sandwich shop to reopen after several years
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Sandwich Factory is set to make its triumphant return to Rockford in the form of a food truck. The family’s next generation is ready to unveil the new location after a brief time away. “Everybody always talked about how good it was, and it’s just one of those divey local […]
3 winning lottery tickets have been sold near Rockford recently and are unclaimed
Last September, someone bought a winning Powerball ticket in Loves Park. Almost one year later, the winner still hasn't claimed their $100,000 prize. The ticket was purchased at the Road Ranger convenience store at 7500 East Riverside Boulevard for the Sep. 9, 2023, drawing. ...
Baby owl found, rehabilitated by Kane County wildlife rescuers
A baby owl that was found alone and helpless is now back where he belongs, thanks to a dedicated local rescue.CBS News Chicago followed his journey from rehabilitation to freedom and was there to witness the heartwarming moment he spread his wings."Somebody found him literally in the middle of a road, about an hour from our center and there were no trees nearby within 30-plus feet," said Stephanie Franczak.Franczak, the wildlife rehabilitation manager at Anderson Humane quickly became the 4-week-old easter screech owl's only chance to survive."Thankfully, he was a little older," Franczak said. "He already knows 'I'm an owl,...
Freeport football works for consistent 2024 season
FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - The Freeport Pretzels enter their 2024 campaign with one goal on the agenda – consistency. Last season, the Pretzels finished the year with two total wins and despite losing some senior leadership, head coach Anthony Dedmond claims he hasn’t seen a team quite like this one.
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