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Illinois politicians’ pockets deepen with new law removing contribution caps
(The Center Square) – Ahead of Illinois’ Nov. 5 election, state legislators approved a measure Gov. J.B. Pritzker enacted into law that contains multiple provisions impacting elections. One provision impacts how parties can spend campaign money. The law allows for political parties, like the Democrat Party of Illinois and the Illinois House Republican Organization, to […]
Grab some 4th of July Good Day Stateline shirts!
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — Thanks so much for hanging out with us tonight! If you really want to get into the holiday and Good Day Stateline spirit then come see us downtown!. From 6:00-7:00pm we’ll be hanging out and handing out our red, white, and blue GDS shirts from Fresh Printz of Loves Park.
Milwaukee man arrested on drug and gun charges
A 38-year-old Milwaukee man is facing drug and gun charges after being pulled over for a traffic violation in the town of Turtle. The Rock County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy stopped a vehicle driven by Reymon D. Davis in the area of southbound Interstate 43 and East Hart Road just after 4:00 p.m. on Thursday after a run of his plates indicated that his license was suspended.
Lex’irriaz: Woman-owned food truck brings birria and karaoke to Janesville
JANESVILLE — Through perseverance and passion, Alexis Riemer of Janesville has made her dream of owning a food truck a reality. Lex’irriaz is a woman-owned and operated karaoke birria food truck that serves Janesville, Beloit and surrounding areas. “I never would have thought my career would have been with food,” Riemer said. Initially wanting to...
What's happening this week in farthest northern Illinois: Friday, Jul 5 - Friday, Jul 12
This week in Rockton, South Beloit, and Roscoe: coloring for cancer, live music, teens at the library, a preacher at the park, travel to the Finger Lakes, jam at the Dari Ripple, food pantry, pool party, read outdoors, bike night, cruise nights, story time under a tree, practice your Spanish, and shop the sidewalks of Rockton.
On the market: Pocket doors, leaded glass windows highlight Cedarville home for sale
Address: 45 N. Stephenson St., Cedarville Property description: This three-bedroom, two full bathroom home built in 1900 has additional room and storage on the upper floor, two wide staircases and hardwood floors in the living, dining and bedrooms. The home has 1,926 square feet of living space and sits on .45 acres. There are pocket doors between the living and dining rooms. Leaded glass windows. Wrap around porch on three sides of the house. Eat-in kitchen. Full...
Mr. Adams Sets Off Fourth of July Fireworks with Grand Slam
Luke Adams cracked his second grand slam home run of the season for the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers to send the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers to a 9-0 victory over the Beloit Sky Carp on Thursday night in front of 4,936 fans at Neuroscience Group Field. Jadher Areinamo wasted no time in...
Nygren Wetland fundraiser is for the birds
Natural Land Institute presents “Party on the Prairie is for the BIRDS!” as a fundraiser for the Carl & Myrna Nygren Wetland Preserve. This outdoor summer gala will be held at the preserve itself, 3190 W. Rockton Rd., Rockton, IL on Saturday, July 20, 2024 from 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Ford F-150 rear ends Hyundai, Tesla in Davis Junction, no injuries reported
DAVIS JUNCTION, Ill. (WTVO) — The driver of a Ford F-150 was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident after causing a multi-car crash on Illinois Route 72 on Wednesday. According to the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened in the 13500 block of E. Illinois Route 72 around 7:48 p.m. […]
66th annual Tallman Arts Festival is Aug. 3-4 at the Rock County Historical Society
JANESVILLE — The 66th annual Tallman Arts Festival is set for Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 3-4. It will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days at the Rock County Historical Society campus, 450 N. Jackson St. The festival will feature diverse artists, live musical entertainers, food and drink, museum tours, children’s activities, and more. ...
Public record for July 5, 2024
Rock County Felony arrests All of those listed below have since their arrest been formally charged with a felony (or felonies). FREYA GRAF, 48, of Janesville, retail theft, May 26, 2800 block North Lexington Drive, Janesville. VADIM VACARCIUC, 51, of Illinois, improperly used credit card scanning device, May 27, 1900 block Humes Road, Janesville. SAMUEL FABIAN, 34, of Evansville, manufacture or deliver THC, May 30, 600 block Windsor Lane, Evansville.
Origin of Independence Day and its traditions
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Fourth of July has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the celebrations go back generations. We celebrate Independence Day because it is the day when our country declared its freedom from British rule. Fourth of July Celebrations usually consist of...
Rochelle veteran creates remarkable patriotic display in his front yard
ROCHELLE, Ill. (WTVO) — 4 years ago, Rochelle veteran Leon Bozek and his family created a permanent display in their front yard to honor fellow veterans. The display gets some extra love on Memorial and Independence Day. “It’s a remembrance of those who have gone before and what they’ve done for us to be where […]
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