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Ford To Illinoisans With Older Fords Or Mazdas: Stop Driving Now
It's not every day that you see a major auto manufacturer issuing a "Do Not Drive" warning about their cars, then see a competing car company follow suit with a do not drive warning of its own. Even more unusual is the number of vehicles that are included in the warnings from the two car companies.
Elgin man cited after traffic crash injures three, including two transported via med-flight, in Sycamore Wednesday
Multiple injuries were reported following a two-vehicle accident in Sycamore Wednesday morning. The DeKalb County Sheriff's Department reports they were called to the accident at the intersection of Airport Road and Barber Greene Road at approximately 11:50. According to deputies, a Chevy HHR driven by 52-year-old Luis A. Armenta of...
Winning lottery ticket sold in Loves Park in 2023 remains unclaimed
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) – The Illinois Lottery says the person who purchased a winning Powerball ticket worth $100,000 in Loves Park last September has still not claimed their prize. The winning Powerball ticket was purchased Road Ranger, 7500 E. Riverside Blvd. “The Illinois Lottery is keen to unite the winner and their winnings, and is […]
Rockford Christian informs BNC it won’t field a football team this season.
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — The Big Northern Conference will be short one football program this season. Rockford Christian is out. Rockford Christian athletic director Isaiah Johnson informed the rest of the conference members Thursday morning at the conference’s athletic directors meeting that RC doesn’t have enough players to safely field a team. Johnson told me […]
815 Day lemonade stand heads indoors to help injured veterans
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Morrissey Family Businesses host a lemonade stand to support the Oscar Mike Foundation with the help of a special guest. Mason Symons, a Paralympian on the Team U.S.A wheelchair rugby team and a U.S. Army Veteran visits the lemonade stand from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for a meet and greet before he flies out to Paris. The stand was relocated into the lobby of John Morrissey Accountants, 5919 Spring Creek Road, due to the heavy rain sweeping through the Rockford area.
Mayor McNamara kicks off 815 Day at the Midway Village Museum
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara encourages residents to be kind and celebrate Rockford on Thursday, Aug. 15. At 8:15 a.m., Mayor McNamara and Rockford residents met at Midway Village Museum, 6799 Guilford Road, to kick off a day of citywide celebrations. According to the Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, 815 Day highlights Rockford’s people, places and things that make the city great with fun and interactive experiences.
Buffalo Troopers award scholarships to 3 students entering college
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Buffalo Troopers Motorcycle Club of Northwestern Illinois awards three students with scholarships to help them with their college education. The awards were presented August 14 at Veteran’s Memorial Hall in Rockford. The scholars selected for the awards are Rakim Chaney of Auburn High School,...
Burlington all a flurry about participating in Stick & Stay Trail
For snowmobilers seeking adventure, the terrain around Burlington transforms into a winter wonderland. But Burlington’s fun extends beyond the snow. The city transforms into a festive hub throughout the year, hosting events that bring the community together, including the Annual Street Dance, complete with live music, outside Mott’s Lounge. Other festivities include an annual fireworks display, Fall Fest, and Holiday Magic on Main Street.
Years-old attendance record broken at Illinois State Fair thanks to one artist
A years-old attendance record was broken at the Illinois State Fair's Grandstand this week, with a new performer bringing in the highest number of attendees ever for a concert at the fair. According to organizers, the record was previously set in 2011, when Jason Aldean packed 15,329 seats at the...
#1 Reason Back-to-School Season is the Best Time of Year in Illinois
There's nothing better than going to the store on a Tuesday, in the middle of the day, and not seeing a single child in sight. Maybe that's just me, but boy is it nice!. It honestly feels like summer just started, but now we're headed into the new school year. Oh, how time passes us by!
Thousands in Illinois Have Itchy Bites from Nearly Invisible Pest
I am not a fan of the many cicadas and ticks you find in Illinois, but at least you can see those bugs. There's a nearly invisible one that is apparently responsible for thousands of people in Illinois who are saying they're experiencing super-itchy bites from a pest that you can almost never see.
Illinois’ $4K electric vehicle rebate returns in 2025
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois will offer residents a $4,000 rebate on the purchase of an electric vehicle, beginning in 2025. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency will also give a rebate of $1,500 off the purchase on an electric motorcycle. The Illinois General Assembly appropriated $14 million for the rebate program, which opens in mid-January, […]
2 Popular Illinois Christmas Events Have Been Canceled For 2024
Some families in Illinois will be disappointed this Christmas because a pair of their annual traditions have been canceled for 2024. The majority of people who live in Illinois usually have holiday traditions with family and friends. It's something they do every year and of course, they look forward to it too. I would consider it an important part of their Christmas.
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