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On the market: Two-story Rockford home has had many upgrades
Property description: This 3,644 square foot, two-story home sits on a half-acre lot. It has 4-6 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, an attached two-car garage, first floor laundry and a finished, fully exposed lower level. Recent updates include roof; central air conditioning; furnace; kitchen black stainless steel appliances, light fixtures and backsplash; new flooring and light fixtures in living, dining and family rooms; and new carpeting in the walk out lower level. Open floor plan on the main level. Gas fireplace in the family room. Sliding doors open to the back deck. The primary bedroom has a private full bathroom with dual sink vanity and walk-in closet. The lower level features a recreation room, wet bar, full bathroom and two rooms that could be additional bedrooms five and six. Professional landscaping. Cement back patio.
Belvidere North grad Braeden Brown eyes new challenge at Illinois State as decathlete
Belvidere North grad Braeden Brown has always prided himself on his versatility. Whether it be his ability to stand out in all three seasons — on the golf team in the fall, on the basketball court in the winter and on the track and field team in the spring — or just his wide range of skills in track and field alone, he's always been considered to have range.
What's happening this week in farthest northern Illinois: Friday, Jul 5 - Friday, Jul 12
This week in Rockton, South Beloit, and Roscoe: coloring for cancer, live music, teens at the library, a preacher at the park, travel to the Finger Lakes, jam at the Dari Ripple, food pantry, pool party, read outdoors, bike night, cruise nights, story time under a tree, practice your Spanish, and shop the sidewalks of Rockton.
Residents reflect on Rockford community’s patriotism
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Fourth of July is a time for thousands of people nationwide, and in the Rockford area, to celebrate the United States, but a new poll reveals numbers are dropping when it comes to voters who are proud to be an American. Some people at Thursday’s...
Rockford Fire Department gets ready for the July 4th
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Fire was ready to go as it was all hands on deck keeping the community safe this 4th of July. “[From] what I understand, [from] about 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., there’ll be some extra manpower downtown,” said Rockford Fire Department Lieutenant Alan Granite. There is extra staffing downtown for […]
Rochelle veteran creates remarkable patriotic display in his front yard
ROCHELLE, Ill. (WTVO) — 4 years ago, Rochelle veteran Leon Bozek and his family created a permanent display in their front yard to honor fellow veterans. The display gets some extra love on Memorial and Independence Day. “It’s a remembrance of those who have gone before and what they’ve done for us to be where […]
Rivets show no sign of slowing down
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Rockford Rivets took on the Kokomo Jackrabbits Thursday for their second game in the Northwoods second half of the season. After already clinching the Great Lakes East division first-half championship, the Rivets started off the second half by scoring 20 or more points in both contests.
Camp Winnebago puts together family fun for the Fourth of July
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Camp Winnebago is normally for kids, but Thursday it was for the whole family. The YMCA hosted a family day so everyone could enjoy the Fourth of July outdoors. Rachel Latham, YMCA vice president of youth development, says the event builds bonds between family members and lets others see what the campers do every day.
Kid therapy at Kevin Kisner's mountain home has given Kevin Chappell renewed mindset for John Deere Classic
After digging himself into a hole with an opening-round 75 at the RBC Canadian Open in late May, Kevin Chappell went on to miss the cut, marking the fourth time in his last five PGA Tour starts he’d failed to reach the weekend. These have been trying times for...
Princeton DMV will close until August for renovations; pop-up to open
PRINCETON, Ill. (KWQC) - The Illinois Secretary of State is upgrading its Princeton DMV facility to a “One-Stop-Shop” design, offering a more customer-focused and efficient DMV experience, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said. The DMV will temporarily close from July 8 to July 30 during the renovations. During...
Urbana doctor explains the rise in at-risk ZIP codes for lead exposure
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois Department of Public Health is casting a wider net for possible at-risk children when it comes to lead throughout Central Illinois. One Urbana doctor says not to panic, but to be aware of what this means for young children in the areas at risk. As of Monday, IDPH added […]
Two Years After the Highland Park Shooting, Illinois Senators Continue to Fight for Gun Control
The 2020 Fourth of July Highland Park, Illinois parade shooting had a profound impact, and two years later the incident still very much alive. U.S. Tammy Duckworth and local officials gathered with the community to remember the seven victims, Katie Goldstein, Irina and Kevin McCarthy, Stephen Straus, Jacki Lovi Sundheim, Nicolás Toledo, and Eduardo Uvaldo.
Illinois quick hits: Fireworks death reported; Chicago NASCAR race this weekend
Fireworks death reported An Illinois man is dead after handling a firework on the Fourth of July. ABC 7 reports Chicago police were called to a residence on the city’s northwest side where they found the body of Earl Lory. The 34-year-old man sustained trauma to the body after handling a firework. Details about the accident have not been made available. Chicago NASCAR race this weekend ...
Philo Exchange Bank President named 2024 Banker of the Year
AMELIA ISLAND, FL – During their Salute to Leadership Program at their annual conference, Illinois Bankers Association (IBA) awarded Kevin Rogers, President and CEO of Philo Exchange Bank, with the 2024 Banker of the Year Award. This annual award is the highest honor the IBA bestows on an individual...
Fireworks canceled due to unruly crowd
LANSING, Ill. (July 3, 2024) – This year’s traditional fireworks celebration in Lan-Oak Park was cancelled around 9:15 p.m. after members of the crowd broke through the fencing surrounding the fireworks zone at the north end of the park. Melrose Pyrotechnics, who has contracted with Lan-Oak Park District...
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