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Daniels | Rounding up high school football recruiting in the area
Aug. 17—ST. JOSEPH — Shawn Skinner sums up Cameron Wagner in one brief, albeit descriptive way. "He's a large human," the ninth-year St. Joseph-Ogden football coach said matter-of-factly. Yes, he is. And Wagner is only entering his second season of high school football. Yet the 6-foot-6, 300-pound offensive lineman is already generating buzz. The grandson of legendary Tuscola football coach ...
News Briefs: Aug. 17, 2024
A record crowd showed up to voice their opinions at the public hearing for the approval of the proposed NorthPointe Neighborhood Hospital on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024. Many were employees of Beloit Health System, the owner of NorthPointe, many holding signs in favor of the small hospital with an emergency room. Representatives of OSF and MercyHealth testified that another hospital isn't necessary. The Illinois Health Facilities and Review Board (HFSRB) will make its final decision at its state board meeting on October 29. The crowd packed the Roscoe Township Community Center at Founders Park on Hononegah Road. Roscoe Township Supervisor Bob Nowicki says the Township will be adding more parking there.
Auburn Knights try to take the next step with LeRoy McFadden leading the way
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — The Auburn Knights made the IHSA playoffs last season. Now, they’ll try to top that this season with a new head coach. The Knights were headed in the right direction last season when they won five games and made their way into the 7A playoffs. It was their first playoff appearance […]
Janesville Police: Road open again after investigation
JANESVILLE, Wis. (WMTV) - The Janesville Police Department says Delavan Drive and Beloit Avenue are back open after the area was closed because of an investigation Saturday morning. At 2:46 a.m. Saturday, JPD sent out an alert asking residents to avoid the area. They said at the time there was...
A calm and sunny weather pattern ahead
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - We’ve seen a few scattered showers this afternoon and the chances for these are quickly dropping. We will turn partly cloudy overnight as lows drop to the middle to lower 60s. Sunday will feature a good mix of sunshine and clouds with sunshine expected by...
Athens’ Knox Talks Week Nine Against Oregon
Athens football has picked up a week nine game against Oregon High School after Riverton cancelled their varsity football season in the Sangamo conference. We spoke with the Warriors head football coach and athletic director about the decision and what to expect.
Mom-of-two found dead on airport conveyor belt at Chicago O’Hare by horrified airport worker
A WOMAN was found dead on a conveyor belt at a US airport by a horrified worker. Virginia Vinton was seen entering a restricted zone for employees at 2.30am on August 8 at Chicago O’Hare airport – and was later found dead by a Delta Airlines baggage handler. The mother-of-two was reported to have tragically […]
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.
A new Illinois bill would transform how the state funds higher education
Illinois Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford just introduced a bill that would transform how the state funds higher education. Northern Illinois University president Lisa Freeman served on the state’s Commission on Equitable Public University Funding. Their task was to create a “data-driven approach” to funding higher-ed. That’s...
This Bear Tried to Break into Scott Air Force Base in Illinois
I had no idea that black bears had military aspirations, but that's apparently the case for one of these creatures currently touring Illinois as he reportedly tried to break into Scott Air Force Base. It's no secret that bears have suddenly become a common sight in southern Illinois as there...
Motorcyclists, local law enforcement ride across Winnebago, Ogle County
(WIFR) - Drivers may spot a special celebration on Saturday as dozens of motorcyclists ride shoulder to shoulder with local law enforcement. An estimated 200 motorcyclists pulled into Crazy Times Pub & Grub to show their support for the men and women in law enforcement. The 100-mile event tours through Winnebago and Ogle County and loops back to Crazy Times Pub in Machesney Park.
Live in Illinois? Your Social Security Number Probably Stolen Now
Do you live in Illinois? Then you have a very good reason to be concerned. Thanks to a class-action lawsuit, it's been revealed that a background check company had a data breach which compromised nearly 3 billion social security numbers and includes every single citizen in the Land of Lincoln.
‘Keen to unite the winner and their winnings:’ Illinois Lottery searching for Powerball winner as deadline to claim prize approaches
CHICAGO — A lucky Illinois lottery player struck it big during a Powerball drawing last year and officials are searching for the winner as the deadline to cash the ticket is quickly approaching. Illinois lottery officials said a $100,000 winning Powerball ticket for the Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023 drawing was sold in September at a Road […]
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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