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Voices of Inspiration food bank seeks community help for fundraising
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A local food pantry that serves thousands of people each year may be forced to close its current location if it can’t raise enough money soon. Voices of Inspiration has served Northwest Rockford since 2018 and Jeff West, a 2 year volunteer says they need people and money.
Rockford Needs Help To Save Parks From Disgusting Vandals
Several Rockford Park District parks have been destroyed by vandals this summer, and now the park district is asking for the community's help to stop the destruction. My brother works for the Rockford Park District and he recently told me that several parks throughout Rockford have been destroyed by vandals this summer. At first I thought he might have been exaggerating how terrible the damage is because he is mad, but then I saw these pictures and my temper started flaring too...
Ski Broncs show foiled again
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Wednesday’s Ski Broncs show at Shorewood Park has been canceled. The water ski team did not say exactly why tonight’s show was canceled, but most of this year’s performances have not happened due to high water levels on the Rock River. The Ski Broncs have only had two shows this year. […]
Walmart Celebrates Spicy Summer with New Hot Sauces
This summer, #BookTok is raving over spicy books. Walmart is celebrating the new obsession with steamy books with a Spicy Books Hot Sauce Set. To shop all your Spicy Summer needs, head to https://www.walmart.com/cp/spicy-summer/5385452.
Rockford’s Discovery Center Museum opens new ‘Body Shop’ exhibit
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Discovery Center is partnering with MercyHealth for their latest Body Shop exhibit. On July 23, the Discovery Center held the grand opening of its Body Shop exhibit. “We want kids to feel good about their bodies, we everyone to understand how their body works, and...
Final Act Revealed For Hard Rock Casino Rockford’s Opening Weekend
If the official opening of Hard Rock Casino in Rockford, Illinois wasn't exciting enough for ya, the 4 great days of concerts they've announced for opening weekend might just set you over the edge. The Countdown to Hard Rock Rockford is On!. Man, oh man, I'm not a gambler, but...
A photo surfaces of the Blackhawks and it exposes their true colors
The Chicago Blackhawks will award $135K in grants to support nine local Rockford area organizations and 10 programs for the Grant cycle in 2024-2025. The first grant of the cycle has been awarded to the local Rockford Ice Hockey Club in 2024-2025. The grant was for a total of $20K...
World’s Deadliest Creature Infests and Infects Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin
As summer progresses, residents of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin should be aware of the risks posed by mosquito-borne diseases. With much wetter weather and voracious mosquito populations, the region is seeing increased cases of several diseases. Certain invasive blood-suckers have now raised concerns again in the Tri-States, with the Asian Tiger Mosquito being reported in both Iowa and Illinois, and now West Nile virus-infected mosquitos have been confirmed in Ames. Did you know there have already been several cases of mosquito-borne illnesses across the Tri-States reported in 2024?
Illinois Conservation Police seeking applicants for next class of trainees
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Office of Law Enforcement is seeking applicants for the position of conservation police officer trainee. Conservation police officers enforce state laws intended to protect Illinois' natural and recreational resources. They are vested with full state-wide police authority and...
Pritzker would consider VP nomination, but some unhappy with party leadership
(The Center Square) – As the Illinois governor weighs in on a potential vice presidential nomination, a socialist alderman from Chicago is expressing frustration with the Democratic Party. Gov. J.B. Pritzker told CNN he’d be reluctant to give up his post as governor of Illinois, but the possibility of being vice president would be appealing. “It’d be hard to resist a call and consideration if the nominee called me to...
Illinois Man Arrested for Allegedly Abusing North Carolina Teen
Green Oaks, IL – A 15-year-old girl from North Carolina was rescued from a Green Oaks residence, where she was allegedly held and abused. According to the United States Marshals Service, the missing girl was found on Prairie Ridge Road after an investigation with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. On July 24, detectives obtained a search warrant and apprehended Andrew W. Szech, 43, who was seen leaving the home with the victim.
Senator speaks after alleged threat against state rep
An Illinois state senator is thanking law enforcement after a DeKalb man was arrested for an alleged assassination threat against a member of the Illinois House. The alleged threat against state Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, came just days after the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania on July 13.
Midwest Braces for Extreme Heatwave in Early August
Kansas City, MO – The Midwest is set to experience extreme heat in early August, with temperatures significantly above normal across the region. The US National Weather Service has issued a forecast predicting a widespread heatwave from August 1-7. According to the NWS, this heatwave will encompass much of the Midwest, pushing daytime highs into the upper 90s and low 100s.
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