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Belvidere North grad Braeden Brown eyes new challenge at Illinois State as decathlete
Belvidere North grad Braeden Brown has always prided himself on his versatility. Whether it be his ability to stand out in all three seasons — on the golf team in the fall, on the basketball court in the winter and on the track and field team in the spring — or just his wide range of skills in track and field alone, he's always been considered to have range.
Movies you forgot were set on the Fourth of July
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Looking for the perfect movie to pair up with your Fourth of July celebrations? We’ve compiled a list of some less obvious films that aren’t necessarily patriotic, but take place on the holiday. There are plenty of patriotic films that are the usual go-tos for a holiday watch, including Top Gun […]
Rockford Fire Department gets ready for the July 4th
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Fire was ready to go as it was all hands on deck keeping the community safe this 4th of July. “[From] what I understand, [from] about 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., there’ll be some extra manpower downtown,” said Rockford Fire Department Lieutenant Alan Granite. There is extra staffing downtown for […]
Rockford residents got an early start celebrating the 4th of July
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford residents started the 4th of July celebration early with a Patriotic Prayer Breakfast. The breakfast first started in 1984, was held this morning at Beattie Park. Several guest speakers and plenty of patriotic music served as a great start to this historic day for the attendees. Organizers said it is […]
Lifescape Run/Walk draws 700 runners to downtown Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Nearly 700 people participated in the annual 4th of July Classic Run/Walk for Lifescape Community Services. The races included an 8K run, a 2-mile run, and a Family Fun Walk, and began and finished on Madison Street near the Rockford Trolley Station. Free t-shirts and other giveaways, like medals, cash prizes, […]
Rivets show no sign of slowing down
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Rockford Rivets took on the Kokomo Jackrabbits Thursday for their second game in the Northwoods second half of the season. After already clinching the Great Lakes East division first-half championship, the Rivets started off the second half by scoring 20 or more points in both contests.
Where and when is Rockford’s Alpine-Kiwanis Brat Days this year?
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The 2024 Kiwanis Brat Days are coming up, and here is all you need to know before the event. The Alpine Kiwanis Club will have the event on Friday, July 12th from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturday, July 13th from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. They will be at both the CherryVale Mall […]
Patriotic Prayer Breakfast kicks off Rockford’s Fourth of July celebrations
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The morning was full of prayer, music, unity, refreshments and love, according to Facebook. The Patriotic Prayer Breakfast was held from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. on July 4 at Beattie Park, 1251 Rural St., Rockford. During the event, the Rockford Police Department Color Guard presented...
Downtown businesses look forward to the July 4th rush
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Downtown businesses are excited for the crowds that come from celebrating the 4th of July. “I think there’s nothing worse than when you go out to do something and everything’s closed up,” said Maze Books Owner Dave Pederson. “So as a business owner, it makes sense to be here when the […]
Watch Rockford’s 2024 Celebration of Freedom fireworks display
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Watch a live stream of the “A Celebration of Freedom” Fourth of July fireworks display broadcast direct from downtown Rockford, beginning at 9:30 p.m. The event will be streamed in the player above and broadcast on WTVO-TV. For those who attend the 4th of July event in person, a schedule of […]
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.
Travel Alert: Streets in Rockford Closing for 4th of July Festivities
Several major streets in and around downtown Rockford will be closed well before the 4th of July Fireworks show on Thursday night, with some closed beginning right after sunrise. According to a press release from the City of Rockford, events begin at 7 am Thursday (7/4) with the Lifescape 4th...
Opponents fear fewer jobs for Black nurses if proposed law enacted
(The Center Square) – Despite opposition, a bill that creates a Certified Medication Aide program passed both chambers of the Illinois Legislature and awaits the governor's signature. Opponents fear it could further burden nurses and mean fewer jobs for Black registered nurses. Senate Bill 1779 seeks to create a “certified medication aide” program. Through the program, qualified individuals will be able to administer medications under the supervision of a registered nurse. The bill has been sent to the governor. ...
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