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Fans Think Chrissy Teigen Looks Like 'A Goddess' In A Strappy White Dress For Food Festival In Chicago
Chrissy Teigen is channeling European summer vibes in her latest dress, even while in Chicago. Over the weekend, she took to Instagram to share snaps of herself promoting her Cravings by Chrissy baking mixes. The cookbook author rocked a chic white s...
PHOTOS: Brookfield Zoo welcomes new animal residents
CHICAGO - Brookfield Zoo has announced the addition of several new animals, which includes emus, a sloth bear, and a puggle. In late June, three 3-month-old emus arrived at the Zoo. The one male and two females are adjusting to their outdoor habitat alongside kangaroos at Australia House. Emus, the second-largest birds in the world, are flightless and can sprint up to 30 mph, according to the zoo. The young emus have already gained 25% of their body weight in the past month.
Loves Park community honors John P. McCallum Jr. through a music memorial benefit
LOVES PARK, Ill. (WIFR) - Dozens of people in the Loves Park community came together at a local bar to honor the late John P. McCallum Jr. and raise money for a local music camp. Saturday marked the second Annual John P. McCallum Jr. Music Memorial Benefit. McCallum, who would...
Illinois’ Largest Privately Owned Water Utilities Seek Rate Increase Amid Lawmaker Scrutiny
The two largest privately owned water utilities in Illinois are seeking to raise rates for a combined 1.5 million customers around the state. Illinois American Water, which serves 1.3 million people, is seeking a $152.4 million rate increase. That corresponds to a $24 per month increase in water service bills and $5 per month increase in wastewater service for the average residential customer.
Northern Illinois and Wisconsin State Line: Showers Sunday, Storms Midweek
Chicago, IL – Northern Illinois and the Wisconsin state line area can expect a mix of weather conditions in the upcoming days, with isolated showers on Sunday followed by potential storms early next week. According to the US National Weather Service in Chicago, temperatures will remain near seasonal averages...
Illinois Teachers seek real estate/real asset consultant
The $71 billion Teachers’ Retirement System of Illinois (TRS) in Springfield issued RFPs for consulting firms to provide real estate and real asset investment advice. Incumbent firm Stepstone Group is invited to participate in the search, according to a press announcement on the search, which is collecting responses from interested firms until Aug. 14.
Viola Boyz set demo derbies in East Moline, DeWitt
Viola Boyz Demo Promotors will kick off a weekend full of demolition derby action at two local County Fairs in East Moline and DeWitt. Grandstand opens at 5 p.m. and admission is: $15 for ages 13 and up, $10 for ages 6-12; and free for those 5 and younger. Kicking...
Natural Land Institute hosts ‘Party on the Prairie for the Birds’ at Rockton preserve
ROCKTON, Ill. (WIFR) - Building on the fact that Nygren Wetland Preserve is one sightseeing hotspot for birds in Illinois, the Natural Land institute hosts ‘Party on the Prairie for the Birds Saturday afternoon. Organizers say winged creatures like sandhill cranes and American white pelicans fly overhead the 721-acre...
On the market: Rockford area home for sale for $575,000
Property description: This architectural custom-designed four-bedroom, four-bathroom contemporary passive solar home sits on more than five acres and has 3,650 square feet of living space. Open floor plan with large great room, formal dining area and sunken fireplace pit, wet bar area with concrete counters, sitting area and bar fridge. First floor master bedroom with cathedral ceiling, walk-in closet and large bathroom with double vanity, tub and shower. Nappanee kitchen with roll-out cabinet shelves, updated granite counter tops and appliances, breakfast area, trash compactor and under-cabinet LED lighting. The second floor has three bedrooms, two of which are open to the lower level, Jack and Jill bathroom with sauna. Outside is a deck, landscaping, Generac home generator, fireplace, trails, a shooting range and a campsite area. The HVAC system is five years old. This home offers many smart features including security cameras, Wi-Fi thermostat, motorized shades, electric vehicle charging station and more. Attached 2.5-car garage. County taxes. Septic tank. Built in 1979. Additional five acres adjacent to the property could also be sold.
What's happening this week in farthest northern Illinois - Friday July 19 - Friday, Jul 26
This week in Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton: free lunch or food truck, firefighter ribfest, ice cream social, live music, outdoor dinner party, artisan market, Rockton River Market, play euchre, practice your Spanish, meet writers, blood drive, and That Thursday Thing. 18 events this week on our calendar: Friday, Jul...
Evening Weather Alert: Isolated Funnel Clouds in SE Iowa, NE Missouri, and Central Illinois
Quad Cities, IA/IL – Reports of funnel clouds have been received west of Washington, IA. Conditions are favorable for isolated funnel clouds with rain showers in southeast Iowa, northeast Missouri, and west central Illinois through 7 PM. These funnel clouds are higher up in the sky and are not anticipated to reach the ground.
BMX riders pour into Rockford for USA BMX Midwest Nationals
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Rockford BMX was ready for thousands of racers to compete in the Stateline with the USA BMX Midwest Nationals coming to town. The event didn’t disappoint, welcoming 1,200 athletes and 3,500 spectators — leaving an economic impact of $1.5 million dollars. Last year, a...
Local golfer Marcus Smith Jr. takes second at the Illinois State Amateur
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — Local golfer Marcus Smith Junior had himself a week at the Illinois Men’s State Amateur Golf Tournament. He finished in second place at Akins Golf Club at the University of Illinois Urbana. Smith came so close to winning it. He shot a sizzling final round of 65 Thursday, the best round […]
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