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Rockford Area Weekend: Celebrity Softball Game, Tough Mudder, Picklefest
As summer winds down and the school season looms, this weekend around Rockford offers a perfect backdrop for an unforgettable last weekend of vacation. Maximize Your Last Weekend of Summer in Rockford Before School Starts. Most schools around the Stateline are already back, and this upcoming Wednesday (8/28) Rockford Public...
First guests rave about Crave: New Rockford restaurant serves ‘masterpieces on plates’
ROCKFORD — A new restaurant from the mother-and-daughter duo of Angela and Ava Vitale offers an upscale culinary experience inside a casual, high-energy atmosphere. That’s how some of the first guests have described Crave kitchen and cocktails, which marks its grand opening Friday at 3801 N. Perryville Road inside the completely overhauled former Camera Craft space.
CDC urges Americans to prepare for respiratory virus season
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The CDC is asking Americans to prepare for the fall and winter flu season. The CDC said COVID, the flu and RSV are still responsible for many fall and winter hospitalizations, some leading to death. The CDC is offering tips on preventing severe illnesses for you and your family. “CDC recommends […]
Quad City Animal Welfare Center Hosting Paws To Recycle This Weekend
CIMCO Paws to Recycle BONUS Give Back Day! Get ready for a fun-filled, fur-tastic day at Cimco Recycling in Milan, Saturday, August 24th, from 9am to 12pm, for a special event celebrating our Paws to Recycle Program. Bring your recyclables and choose to donate the proceeds to the Quad City Animal Welfare Center (QCAWC)! Cimco Recycling Milan, Inc. will give you EXTRA $$$ back for your recycling if you choose to donate it to QCAWC during this event! For more info on our Paws to Recycle Program, how it works, and what recycling is accepted, visit: https://qcawc.org/donate/paws-to-recycle Cimco Recycling Milan, Inc. is located at 1709 1st Avenue East in Milan.
Janice Brown was the glue that held things together at the Rockford Fire Department
A trailblazer whose family moved from Arkansas to Rockford when she was a little girl as part of The Great Migration died Sunday after a long battle with cancer. Janice Brown, 76, made history by becoming the first Black person ever hired by the Rockford Fire Department, according to an August 1973 Rockford newspaper article. ...
Dryer Fire in Carpentersville Home Leads to $15,000 in Damage
Carpentersville, IL – A fire in a Carpentersville home caused an estimated $15,000 in damage on Friday. Firefighters responded to a call at 40 Ash Street after reports of a fire in the attic. The initial unit arrived within five minutes, quickly finding that a dryer fire had spread to the attic.
13-year-old girl from Gary, Indiana, missing for nearly 2 weeks, family says
Family and friends of a missing teen from Gary organized a search party for her on Saturday.Dalia Guerrero is wracked with worry. She says her 13-year-old granddaughter, Ja'Niyah McMichael, has been missing for nearly two weeks.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch"Just reach out. We just need to know you are okay," Guerrero said. "If somebody does have her, please just let her go."The family says Ja'Niyah was last seen on the evening of August 11 at the Gary, Indiana, home she shares with her mother, Jasmine McMichael, and her siblings.The home where the teen was last...
Living Fresh Market hosts End-of-Summer Back-to-School event
Come out for free hotdogs, snow cones, and meat samples prepared by. Pitmaster Ron Conner and unbelievable discounts on meat. Get ready to indulge in a unique culinary experience at the Living Fresh Market End of the Summer/ In-Store Tasting on Saturday, August 24, 2024, from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM (CT). Free samples of barbecue favorites – ribs, burgers, Italian sausage, and chicken, will tantalize taste buds. Pitmaster Ron Conner will handle the grill while shoppers enjoy free hot dogs, snow cones, and store-wide sales.
Fall Festival in Carol Stream Features Family Fun and Festivities
Carol Stream, IL – The Village of Carol Stream invites residents and visitors to its annual Fall Festival on Saturday, September 21, at the Carol Stream Town Center. The event promises a day full of activities for the whole family, starting with a car show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Over 25 Breweries Featured at Morton Arboretum’s Cider and Ale Festival in October
Lisle, IL – The Morton Arboretum will bring together craft beer and cider lovers on October 5 for its annual Cider and Ale Festival. This event will run from noon to 4 p.m. and features seasonal beverages from over two dozen breweries. Attendees will have the chance to sample offerings from popular names like Black Horizon Brewing Company, The Cider Farm, and Right Bee Cider.
Illinois State Horseshoe Tournament hosted by Danville Horseshoe Club
DANVILLE, IL (Chambana Today) – The Danville Horseshoe Club will host the 2024 Illinois State Horseshoe Tournament at the Douglas Park Horseshoe Complex, located at 520 S. Bowman in Danville. The event will take place over Labor Day weekend, Friday, August 30 through Sunday, September 1. A total of...
Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ Celebrates its Grand Opening in North Aurora!
Is excited to announce the grand opening of its newest location in North Aurora, Illinois, Located at 1047 W Orchard Rd, North Aurora, IL 60542. It was a fun-filled day for the entire community with games, raffles and more!. The first 100 guests will received a free hot dog, setting...
FBI searching for man suspected of robbing 2 south suburban banks within 1 hour
The FBI is searching for a suspect wanted in two south suburban bank robberies.Federal agents said the man in the video above went into Old National Bank on Dixie Highway in Chicago Heights on Friday around 5 p.m.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchHe allegedly showed the teller a silver handgun and demanded money before taking off on foot.The FBI said the same man robbed Fifth Third Bank in Oak Forest within an hour of the first robbery.The suspect is described as between 30 and 40 years old with a medium build. He was last seen wearing a grey or beige t-shirt, light-colored jeans with ripped knees, a black cross-body bag, black sneakers and a dark-colored baseball cap.Anyone with information is asked to call police.
Adoption event at Paws and Claws in Evanston to be held Saturday
As part of NBCUniversal's month-long efforts to "Clear the Shelters," a large adoption event is scheduled for Saturday at an Evanston animal shelter. Paws and Claws Cat Rescue, located at 829 Chicago Avenue in Evanston, has dozens of cats and kittens waiting to find a forever home. The shelter aims...
Indian Valley Theatre announces melodramas, performance schedule for 136th Sandwich Fair
The Indian Valley Theatre (IVT) has announced the cast and shows for their 41st year of performances at the 136th Sandwich Fair. The theatre announced they will be performing two melodramas at this year's fair. "Bad to the Last Drop" is set in an 1800's coffee shop and is directed...
Three New National Champions Emerge on Day Five of the 2024 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions
Wayne, Ill. – Friday at the 2024 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions brought another three new national champion titles. The juniors and 7-year-old horses both completed their second and final tests to determine overall placings, and the USEF Dressage Seat Medal Final for the 13 & under age group had their turn in the main arena.
Oswego man seriously injured in car vs. motorcycle crash in Joliet Friday morning
An Oswego motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries after he was involved in a car versus motorcycle accident in Joliet Friday morning. According to Joliet police, officers responded to the accident scene at North Larkin Avenue and Taylor Street just before 8:00. A preliminary investigation into the accident reveals that a Nissan...
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