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Obstacle course run teaches Rockford football team to never quit, no matter what
No cell phones. No electronics of any kind. Camping for 2 ½ days at the Pecatonica Wetlands is not normally a high school football player’s idea of fun. It is at Lutheran, during its annual Camp Courage. “I look forward to it every year — 80 percent to 20 percent,” senior receiver/defensive back David...
Rockford students prep for school, receive free backpacks
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - As back-to-school shopping ramps up, parents cut back on spending thanks to a free backpack giveaway on Rockford’s south side. On Thursday, Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-Illinois) welcomes parents and students to a back-to-school backpack giveaway at the Rockford Life Church, 4312 20th Street. The event hopes to help families ease off back-to-school spending on necessary school supplies and highlight vital children’s programs.
WNBA, Team USA Superstar Reveals Why She Didn't Want to Play With Chicago Sky, Angel Reese
Before the 2024 WNBA Draft, the Chicago Sky were predicted by multiple analysts to finish in last place in the league standings. Yet, 25 games into their 2024 campaign, the Sky are 10-14 and would make the playoffs if the season ended today. Yet, while the Sky had a great 2024 Draft and have ...
IL FOP: Sean Grayson fired ‘without just cause’, files grievance
SANGAMON COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council filed a grievance saying the deputy that shot Sonya Massey in the face was terminated “without just cause.” Sean Grayson shot 36-year-old Sonya Massey in the head while responding to a call at her home. Grayson was charged with first-degree murder earlier this month. […]
Don’t Go in the Water – 38 Illinois Places Have Swimming Warnings
Summertime is all about getting outside and enjoying the nice weather and swimming is a vital part of that. However, there are now 38 places in Illinois that now have urgent swimming warnings about staying out of the water. As a general rule, I check the Illinois Beach Guard System...
IL representatives propose MINES Act for coal mine collapse accountability
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WCIA) — A bipartisan proposal has been brought forth by Illinois U.S. Representatives to unveil the federal government’s efforts towards preventing coal mine collapses. The Monitoring, Investigating, Navigating and Explaining Subsidence (MINES) Act was brought forth by Representatives Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13) and Mike Bost (R-IL-12), as well as Alex Mooney (R-WV-02) and Matt […]
Special Airline For Dogs Now Flies Out Of Illinois
If you love traveling with your dog, there is now a new and better option flying out of Illinois. Don't get me wrong, I love animals, especially my pets. I just don't understand how people bring them on vacation and travel with the little creatures. Manly, because it's not easy. It's hard enough going through an airport with yourself let alone with a dog.
Pritzker works to clarify whether he’s being vetted for Harris running mate
(The Center Square) – Questions persist around whether Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is or is not being vetted as a possible vice presidential candidate for Kamala Harris. President Joe Biden announced Sunday he was not seeking reelection. He later endorsed Vice President Harris to be the nominee. Democratic leaders, including Pritzker, followed suit with endorsements of Harris. Alongside the names of Democratic governors from several other states, Pritzker’s name was...
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