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Durand nonprofit races rubber ducks for its community
DURAND, Ill. (WIFR) - The annual Durand Charm Duck Race is an event held on July 4 each year. This year dozens of spectators gathered to watch the rubber ducks race down Otter Creek. The winner was determined by the first duck making it past the set-up finish line. The...
Cheap Trick’s Robin Taylor Zander to perform in Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Cheap Trick vocalist Robin Taylor Zander will be performing this summer at Prairie Street Brewhouse. The free concert will be held July 12th at 8 p.m. at Prairie Street’s Dock Stage. Zander will be joined by Adam Krier of Lucky Boys Confusion and AM Taxi on keyboard/guitar, Adam Arling of The […]
Illinois Dad Shockingly Dragged Across Yard by Dog in Hilarious Video
Take a look at what happened to this Rockford dad when he tried to take his "grand-dog" for a simple walk in his backyard. It's too funny!. My dad has always loved dogs. We had a Maltese, Toby, for almost 20 years and he was my dad's "son" since my dad only had three human daughters. Toby loved the heck out of my dad! They were best buds.
Photos: Rockford Fourth of July parade and fireworks
ROCKFORD — Hundreds of people lined the streets of Midtown and downtown on Thursday for the city’s annual Independence Day parade. Then, hours later, streets and bridges filled with spectators for the annual fireworks display. This was the 60th year that the nonprofit Rockford Fourth of July Civic...
4 Best Ice Cream Shops in Northern Illinois
Are you looking to celebrate the rest of summer with the best ice cream in the area? You're in luck, because the Stateline's Best Ice Cream was just announced!. When I'm not at ZOK, you'll find me over at GDS eating and drinking things. Every month on Good Day Stateline,...
Fourth of July in Rockford: Where to park, view fireworks, follow the parade and more
ROCKFORD — Independence Day activities get an early start today and continue throughout the holiday with a parade, live music and fireworks. This is the 60th year that the nonprofit Rockford Fourth of July Civic Committee has put on the fireworks show for the city. Here’s a breakdown of...
Best Ice Cream Shops in the Stateline
Nothing tastes better than a cool treat on a hot summer day! The Stateline has a lot of great places to get ice cream, shakes, granitas and more. Take your kids on an adventure and try some new places in the Rockford area this summer!. Dari Ripple. 105 S State...
Illinois Hidden Gem Coffee Shop Has Cookies the Size of Your Head
All cookies were not created equal. You can find cookies of all kind at Rosie's Coffee Company in Pecatonica, Illinois, including cookies the size of your head. If the question is, 'do you want a cookie?' The answer is always, 'yes.' But some cookies are just way better than others, and those cookies are usually giant.
Wicked movie coming earlier than expected
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — Kicking things off tonight, The Wicked movie announced that we will be able to see it sooner than we thought!. The film was originally set to premiere on November 27, but now it is officially moving to Friday, November 22. Wicked Part Two is also expected to premiere on November 26, 2025.
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