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Dennis Quaid to visit Dixon for ‘Reagan’ film premiere event
DIXON, Ill. (WIFR) - Actor Dennis Quaid is set to attend a red-carpet premiere event for the new movie ‘Reagan’ at the Dixon Historic Theater. Quaid stars as the 40th U.S. president in a new film based on Ronald Reagan’s life. The event begins at 6 p.m....
Motorcycle Repair Shop Business Could Be Coming To Coal City
The Coal City Planning and Zoning Board recently heard about two presentations. Village Administrator Matt Fritz said the first presentation was by Adam Katavich, who is requesting a conditional use to allow a motor vehicle repair business within a C-5 District. Your browser does not support the audio element. The...
OSF HealthCare welcomes new provider to Streator
OSF HealthCare is pleased to add a new family medicine provider to its staff to better serve Streator and the surrounding areas. The addition of Laurie Sabol, APRN, will ensure increased access for patients in need of family medicine care at OSF HealthCare Medical Group located at 111 Spring Street, Floor 4, Streator.
Liberty Arts Festival celebrates its 10th annual event this Saturday
Aug. 15—An annual late summer event that shines a spotlight on Grundy County's rich arts scene is returning this weekend in Morris with several new features — and notable milestones. The 10th annual Liberty Arts Festival is slated for this Saturday, Aug. 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., along Liberty Street. Julie Wilkinson, business development director with the city of Morris, is one of multiple ...
After months of setbacks, Wisconsin’s Rock Aqua Jays win 23rd national water skiing title
Janesville’s high-flying water ski show team earned its 23rd national title after facing months of high waters on the Rock River. The Rock Aqua Jays Water ski show team recently took the top spot at the Division 1 Show Ski Nationals in Indiana after a season full of cancellations.
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!
Mobile Museum of Tolerance visits Illinois State Fair with message of acceptance
SPRINGFIELD (WGEM) - The Illinois State Fair has plenty to see and do. This year, that includes the Simon Wiesenthal Center’s Mobile Museum of Tolerance. “This bus could change so many lives,” said Jeff Schoep, a guest speaker with the Mobile Museum of Tolerance. Before working with the...
First Illinois DMV+ facility opens in Chicago suburb
Illinois' first-ever "DMV+" opened Thursday morning in the upgraded Melrose Park facility, promoting new services and reduced wait times. This will make it easier for customers to get vehicle stickers or renew their licenses or other needs without a trip downtown.
Illinois’ AG recognizes challenges in defending gun control laws
(The Center Square) – In defending gun control laws in Illinois and other states, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul recognizes the challenges posed by recent U.S. Supreme Court precedent on the right to keep and bear arms. Raoul’s office is defending the state’s gun ban in federal court. Illinois is not the only place Raoul is defending gun control laws. He’s filed friends of the court briefs in other federal courts supporting gun control laws in Massachusetts, Minnesota and beyond. ...
Corn, soybean yields see record numbers while prices drop to double-digit losses
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — The outlook for this year’s harvest season is good in some regards but shaping up to be rough in others. The USDA predicts record amounts of corn and soybean yields this season — for corn, a 9% increase from last year to 227 bushels an acre. And for soybeans, a 5% jump […]
Pritzker signs law aiming to help juveniles clear their criminal record
Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker officially signed a bill into law on Friday that starts the expungement process immediately after a juvenile is released from detention. The Juvenile Court Act has been amended by a bill that mandates state courts to expunge the records of individuals charged as juveniles, two years after they […]
Two Armed Robot Will Be Serving Drinks at Rockford Walmart This Weekend
ADAM is serving drinks at Walmart Supercenter in Rockford this weekend, we've officially landed in the 'Jetsons' universe. When I was a kid, I expected to have flying cars by the year 2000. Which was pretty crazy if you think about it. I was born in 1987, how I thought cars would leap into the air by the time I turned 13 is a pretty silly thought, but hey, I blame TV, mostly 'The Jetsons,' for my technology assumptions.
Rockford Christian drops down to 8-man football just before the season due to low numbers
The Rockford Christian football team did a late about-face, and as of Friday morning the Royal Lions have dropped out of the IHSA's 11-man football system, and will play 8-man football this year. The initial decision to not play 11-man this season was leaked on Thursday night, and the team amended that on Friday because they started re-working its schedule to field an 8-man team. It's all because they were low on numbers, headed into the season...
Sycamore Music Boosters awards over $11K in scholarships
The Sycamore Music Boosters recently awarded 36 scholarships worth a total of $11,630. The Sycamore Music Boosters provided financial help to three college-bound seniors. Makena Ndicu, Stephanie Kim and Layla Musich each received $1,000. The Sycamore Music Boosters also awarded scholarships to students who attended music camps at regional schools...
No Evacuation Needed After Smoke Fills Spring Valley Nursing Home's Laundry Room
A fire scare Friday morning at a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in Spring Valley. At about 7:10, Spring Valley, Ladd and Peru Fire Departments were called to Aperion Care on the north end of Spring Valley after the building's fire alarms were set off. Spring Valley Fire Chief Todd Bogatitus says the issue was a faulty air conditioner in the laundry room that was producing heavy smoke. The smoke was confined to the laundry room.
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