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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...
Pumpkins, orchards & farms: Where to find them in Central IL
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Central Illinois has already gotten a brief taste of the crisp autumn air, and it might have left some feeling eager to pick some pumpkins or wander around the nearest orchard. But where can you find them, and when will they open? We won’t “leaf” you hanging, fall fans. Here’s a […]
Pritzker signs an executive order, creates new agency position
Ill. (WTVO) — Governor J.B. Pritzker is looking to address the needs of aging Illinoisians. To start the decades-long process of providing those needs, Pritzker signed an executive order to hire a Chief Planning Officer for the Illinois Department of Aging. A fourth of the Illinois population is expected to be 60 or older by […]
Brace Yourself, Illinois – Farmers Almanac Predicts Brutal Winter
What else would you expect really? It's not like Illinois isn't accustomed to winters with a lot of snow and cold conditions, but the new Farmer's Almanac prediction says the upcoming winter will be brutal for Illinois in particular. I will say that there's a part of me that feels...
Illinoisans Returning from Funeral Say They Saw a ‘Walking Wolf’
Have you ever seen something strange driving at night in Illinois? If you've ever driven anywhere at night especially in rural Illinois, that's almost certainly a yes. One Illinois couple who were returning from a funeral had a strange experience as they swear they saw what they describe as a 'walking wolf'.
Grants to help Rockford-area restaurants handle high unemployment costs open for second round of funding
ROCKFORD — Local restaurants hurt by spikes in unemployment costs because of shutdowns during the pandemic can now apply for a second round of funding intended to help them handle the hit on their bottom line. The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau distributed 33 grants totaling $469,500 in...
Winnebago football leans on veteran leadership this season
WINNEBAGO, Ill. (WIFR) - Last season was a down year for Winnebago football. The Indians won just one game in the 2023 campaign, but now... It’s a new year. With the new season comes new challenges and strengths. Winnebago has fewer players on the roster this year, but the experience is up. More than half of this year’s starters are in their senior season.
What's happening this week in farthest northern Illinois - Friday, Aug 16 - Friday, Aug 23
This week in Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton: butterfly gardening, Rockton River Market, free summer picnic for seniors, no food truck on Friday but free lunch instead, teen book swap, live music, civic meetings, scrapbooking class, silent reading, artisan market, teen writers club, food pantry, and free paper shredding. 20...
Cherry Valley promotes local businesses during 815 Day
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — 815 Day made its way outside of Rockford and into Cherry Valley today in promotion of local businesses at The Bricks Venue Center. That’s awesome because everybody kind of comes out and they feel a sense of community. They see each other [and] they know then where to go for things,” […]
Montel Technologies selected to help wire Winnebago Co. Jail’s new security system
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Winnebago County looks to upgrade security systems in major city buildings, and it’s starting point is the jail. Winnebago County Jail opened in 2007, and the security system has not been updated since. Deputies say the communication is poor between inmates and staff, to the point where it’s unsafe. “It’s very […]
Miracle Mile businesses celebrate 815 Day
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A bit of rain doesn’t dampen 815 Day celebrations along the Miracle Mile as businesses use the wet day to highlight some of the Forest City’s strengths. Miracle Mile Rockford takes a new approach to its annual 815 Day celebration with a pop-up event...
State Treasurer to return a record $301 million to Illinois residents
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs joins Wendy Snyder (filling-in for Lisa Dent) to discuss the upcoming and record breaking return of $301 million to the residents of Illinois through the state’s unclaimed property program. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
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 […]
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