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Byron man injured after crashing ATV, sheriff’s office says
BYRON, Ill. (WIFR) - A man is cited after investigators say he was seriously injured in an ATV crash in Byron. Nicholas Liston, 43, of Byron received citations for reckless operation of an ATV, improper lane usage and no insurance, according to the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office. Around 5:45...
Morris Bowling Association donates $4,000 to Special Connections of Grundy County
Jul. 22—The Morris Bowling Association donated $4,000 to the Special Connections of Grundy County bowling team, which will be used to go toward covering practice time at Echo Lanes. Tina Nall, the Special Olympics Program Coordinator for Special Connections of Grundy County, said the team and Special Connections are extremely grateful for this donation that will allow the bowlers to have fun ...
River Bend Food Bank at Princeton Fairgrounds this Saturday
River Bend Food Bank will again visit Starved Rock Country for a food distribution. The Davenport, Iowa group is coming to the Bureau County Fairgrounds this Saturday, July 27. If you are low on food – no matter where you are - you're invited to come and register at 9:15. Indoor distribution will start at 10 and will likely take two hours.
Aurora woman wins $1M from scratch-off Illinois Lottery ticket
An Aurora woman recently won $1 million with a scratch-off ticket, the Illinois Lottery announced.Antoinette 'Toni' Green won the top prize on a $10 MONOPOLY 50X scratch-off ticket purchased at Ruby's Liquor, located at 1535 Butterfield Road in Aurora."The clerk couldn't believe it and I couldn't believe it," Green said. "He said 'Toni, sign your ticket and go straight home - you won a million dollars!' I sat in my car in front of Ruby's in total shock, and then I had an epiphany - I can help others, I can make a difference in somebody's life with...
Beloit man accused of punching 91-year-old in the face
A 24-year-old Beloit man is accused of punching a 91-year-old man in the head following a fender bender. According to the criminal complaint, the elderly victim was traveling northbound on Spruce Street the evening of July 14th when he swerved and hit a parked car while trying to avoid another car backing out of a driveway.
First-ever Beloit Taco Takedown is August 10th
A new stateline taco showdown will crown the best taco in the region next month. Geronimo Hospitality Group Director of Entertainment and Programming Ryan Hickey says the inaugural Beloit Taco Takedown will take place on August 10th from 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. at the Ironworks Campus. Guests will have the...
City of Janesville purchases riverfront property
The City of Janesville expands access to the Rock River by picking up a piece of property its had its eye on for some time. The City has purchased the 1.7 acre former Schlueter Furniture site at 533 North Main Street along the Rock River. Parks Director Cullen Slapak says...
All in for the Rock County Fair: Animals arrive, setup complete as fair gets underway Tuesday
JANESVILLE — Ella Roehl, 17, and her sister Chloe Roehl, 14, of Clinton, shuffled a barrow and a gilt from their trailer into the swine barn at the Rock County Fairgrounds on Monday, in preparation for showing them this week. The fair starts Tuesday and runs through Sunday. The fairgrounds are located at 1301 Craig Ave. Information on admission ticket prices, carnival prices and wristband packages, the exhibitor judging schedule and the full week’s fair schedule is at www.rockcounty4hfair.com. ...
Hot Sky Carp return to ABC Supply Stadium for promotion-filled homestand
BELOIT—The way that the Beloit Sky Carp have been playing as of late, opponents may be pondering to themselves if there is some magic afoot. Unfortunately for them, the Sky Carp’s four-game winning streak looks to be all pure athleticism and skill, but there will be some wizardry in Beloit come Friday Night as ABC Supply Stadium will play host to Harry Potter Night. It is just one of several...
JEA ‘tentative agreement’ item amended on Janesville School Board agenda
JANESVILLE — An agenda item for an upcoming Janesville School Board meeting was amended Monday after it widened in recent days the rift between the school district and the Janesville Education Association. The board is set to meet at 6 p.m. on Tuesday at the district office, 527 S. Franklin St. The original agenda item was introduced four days ago. ...
Summer school wraps up for the season
LAKE MILLS — Tuesday was the last day of summer school for the nearly 900 kids from elementary through high school that attended this summer. Summer school coordinator Nate Grundahl said the summer school consistently has diverse offerings for students, and there were even more this year. “It’s a program that offers a lot of enrichment and partnerships with the community,” Grundahl said. ...
Push for natural gas detectors grows in Illinois a year after Oak Park explosion
OAK PARK, Ill. - A year has passed since a massive explosion in Oak Park leveled an apartment building, claiming the life of one man and displacing 12 residents. In response, there is a growing push to install natural gas detectors in every home across Illinois. Proponents argue that the...
Bill Kennedy remembered as visionary voice for Janesville
JANESVILLE — Three weeks after his death, Bill Kennedy is being remembered as a businessman, friend and cheerleader for Janesville. Friends and organizations he was connected to are calling Kennedy, who passed away on June 28 at the age of 74, a champion for the city and for the betterment of kids. William (Bill) Kennedy was born May 23, 1950, in Janesville. ...
Janesville School District plans job fair
JANESVILLE — The Janesville School District will host a job fair on Tuesday, July 30 from 3-6 p.m. and Wednesday, July 31, from 9 to noon, both at Marshall Middle School, 25 S. Pontiac Dr.. “For those hoping to find fresh start, a different job, or a new career direction, job seekers will find a wealth of exciting opportunities for employment at” the district, a statement from the district reads. ...
Bears safety Jaquan Brisker is the last person who should be hyping up Chicago’s secondary
There’s a lot of reason for optimism with the Chicago Bears these days. With No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams surrounded by a solid supporting cast, the young Bears look like they have a ton of promising potential. It’s no wonder HBO and NFL Films wanted them on Hard Knocks next month. If there’s one thing that can pop this balloon of Bears hopefulness, it’s unwarranted confidence from non-franchise, inconsistent players. Enter Jaquan Brisker. You might remember the Chicago safety from that time he said Jordan Love is “nothing special” after a dominant Green Bay Packers win. How about that time when he...
Rockford aldermen vote ‘yes’ to place historic Armory up for sale
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Rockford City Council has agreed to put the historic Illinois National Guard Armory up for sale. Built in 1934, The Armory, at 605 N. Main Street, served as the headquarters for the Illinois National Guard for 60 years, and became a music venue in the 1970s, hosting performances by acts […]
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