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Downtown smoking debate continues in Sandwich City Hall
In downtown Sandwich, on Railroad Street, one business establishment has been discussed for the past three city council meetings for smoking and loitering outside the front door. Sandwich Mayor Todd Latham, who is the city’s liquor license commissioner, provided his viewpoint to the city council with a photo. City...
Friday's forecast features more storm chances for the Rockford region
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - We are seeing a little bit of fog this morning but that will quickly dissipate by 9 a.m. As we head into the afternoon, we should see more sunshine than yesterday but that will allow our temperatures to rise into the mid-80s. Winds will shift to the west allowing dewpoints to drop into the middle and lower 60s.
On the market: This Rockford area home is on the market for $1,200,000
Address: 2716 Spring Creek Road, Rockford Property description: This executive estate includes five bedrooms, with three owners’ suites, and 5.5 bathrooms. The kitchen features a butler’s station and 20' cathedral-ceilings. There is a two-tier deck off the casual dining area. The primary owners' en suite has a soaking tub and a glass block shower with Grohe fixtures. The home has four furnaces, four air conditioning units, three fireplaces, three washing machines, three dryers, two Sub Zero refrigerators, three dishwashers, an...
Two Armed Robot Will Be Serving Drinks at Rockford Walmart This Weekend
ADAM is serving drinks at Walmart Supercenter in Rockford this weekend, we've officially landed in the 'Jetsons' universe. When I was a kid, I expected to have flying cars by the year 2000. Which was pretty crazy if you think about it. I was born in 1987, how I thought cars would leap into the air by the time I turned 13 is a pretty silly thought, but hey, I blame TV, mostly 'The Jetsons,' for my technology assumptions.
Belvidere football takes it one day at a time with new head coach
BELVIDERE, Ill. (WIFR) - The Belvidere Bucs enter the 2024 season with new head coach Sean Donnelly taking over the reins. Belvidere comes off a one-win season where the expectations aren’t very high, but for Donnelly, the expectations go far beyond the 2024 season. “You know, as it comes...
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.
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,” […]
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...
Missing Roscoe man highlights care needed for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A Roscoe man with Alzheimer’s disease hasn’t been seen since Monday. According to the Roscoe Police Department, the search expands as the Boone County Sheriff’s Department and the Illinois Search and Rescue Council try to find Gilbert Wierschke, a 76-year-old man. “Gilbert suffers...
Boylan Titans have the same high standards despite declining numbers
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — The Boylan Titans have always been up for any challenge in football. The one they’ve been dealing with in recent years has been declining enrollment at the school and declining numbers on their roster, but they’re determined to keep up their high standards. The Titans were right there in the hunt […]
Local Army Chief is honored after losing his life overseas
MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WTVO) — A local Army Chief was honored by his community after being killed nearly four years ago overseas. Army Chief Warrant Officer Three Dallas Garza lost his life in a helicopter crash while on a peacekeeping mission in Egypt in November 2020. On Thursday, local police and the Vets-Roll Organization visited […]
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 […]
815 Emoji Guessing Game with Emily from 97ZOK
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — Emily from the Steve Shannon Show 97ZOK is back with us tonight to celebrate 815 Day with an 815 emoji guessing game and a Rockford Peach themed cocktail for Spirit Day!. Emily is also telling us all about the Rock River Valley Blood Center ‘815...
St. Andrew Lutheran Church to Host Mexican Festival
St. Andrew Lutheran Church invites the community to celebrate Mexican culture and heritage at its annual St. Andrew Mexican Festival on Saturday, Aug. 17. The event will take place from noon to 8 p.m. at the church, located at 155 N Prince Crossing Rd. The festival will feature a variety...
Jefferson J-Hawks tired of losing, approach season with winning attitude
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — Rockford Jefferson’s football program has been spinning its wheels at or near the bottom of the NIC-10 for years. Just maybe the J-Hawks will gain some serious traction this season and pull out of their rut.Here’s a look at the J-Hawks in our two-a-day preview. You might think coming off an […]
Northern Illinois Hockey League gears up for youth season
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - As the youth hockey season approaches, kids across the stateline and beyond are eager to take the ice and sharpen their skills for the game. The Northern Illinois Hockey League (NIHL) is primed for a big season with plenty of events to provide local youth players and families with a fun experience.
The Kindness Project spreads love on 815 Day
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - As Rockford-area businesses enticed customers with special 815 Day deals, some also took part in a project to help make someone’s day. Foam posterboards sprinkled with kindness cards sat inside local spots including Ernie’s Midtown Pub, Lucha Cantina and Rockford Art Deli. It’s all...
Belvidere North football reloads in 2024
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Belvidere North’s football program isn’t looking to take any steps back from last years 9-3 finish. As a matter of fact, they’re ready to reload. The Blue Thunder finished in third place in the NIC-10, added by a solid run in the playoffs. Belvidere North may have lost a few seniors from last year’s team, but the graduates ensured to leave a lasting blueprint for the program.
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