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Illinois tries to expand automatic voter registration as SAVE Act passes U.S. House
(The Center Square) – Illinois voter integrity groups warn non-citizens that registering to vote in federal elections is a felony. The warning comes after U.S. House Republicans passed the SAVE Act to increase protections. President Joe Biden has vowed to veto the measure if it passes the Senate and reaches his desk. House Republicans passed the SAVE act, which seeks to require proof of citizenship when a voter casts a ballot in a federal election. Currently it is illegal for a non-citizen to vote in...
Lawmakers say two recently passed bills save motorists time, enhance convenience
(The Center Square) – The Illinois legislature voted to provide motorists an option at the DMV of a four-year or eight-year driver’s license. They also approved the option of having a digital driver's license. State Sen. Andrew Chesney, R-Freeport, who supported Senate Bill 275, said the eight-year license is double the cost, but the time savings and convenience will be attractive to many motorists. Similarly, Chesney called House Bill 4592 a "good bill" in a news release. ...
Investigation underway after man killed in motor vehicle accident in LaSalle County
LASALLE COUNTY, Ill. (WMBD) — A man was killed in a deadly accident Sunday in LaSalle County, Illinois. According to a press release from the LaSalle County Coroner’s Office, the coroner was called to the OSF St. Paul Medical Center Emergency Room regarding a man who had been involved in a motor vehicle accident southbound on Route 251, north of Mendota.
DeKalb Co. five-car pileup kills two
CORTLAND, Ill. (WIFR) - Two people are dead and multiple are injured after a five-car pileup on Interstate 88 in DeKalb County Tuesday evening. The crash was reported at 5:19 p.m. on Interstate 88 east of Hinckley Road near mile marker 99 in Cortland. Due to rush hour and a...
Baxter and 11th intersection reopens after crash
NEW MILFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The intersection at Baxter Road and 11th Street reopens after a traffic accident early this morning. The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office posted on X just before 7 a.m. that deputies were on the scene of the crash. Officials have not given out any details about the crash but did call […]
Flooding to blame for Rockford man’s death, coroner’s office says
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Winnebago County Coroner’s Office releases the name of the Rockford man who died during a flash flooding event. Dean Gulbranson, 76, was pronounced dead just after 1 a.m. July 15. According to the coroner’s office, his cause of death is drowning, although toxicology tests are pending.
Multi-vehicle crash in DeKalb Co. sends 2 to hospital
DEKALB COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - Two people are in the hospital after a three-vehicle crash Tuesday morning near Waterman. Just after 4:30 a.m. July 16, DeKalb County deputies were called to the scene of a multi-vehicle crash on State Route 23 and Watson Road. According to the sheriff’s office, one vehicle one veered out of their lane and hit two vehicles traveling southbound. The first vehicle hit the front-end of a second vehicle and clipped the the front right side of the third vehicle.
These 3 Rockford-area baseball players have raised their profile by starring this summer
Caden Considine is known mostly for football. He was the leading rusher and tackler this fall on a Byron team that was the most dominant state champion in Illinois history. He would like to play in college, like his Super Bowl champion dad did at Iowa. But, like his uncle,...
Stateline to be treated to perfect stretch of mid-July weather
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Cooler, more comfortable, and, most importantly, quieter weather has returned to the Stateline following a barrage of heat, humidity, severe storms, and flooding. Thankfully, we’re in for a rather lengthy break over the next several days. Sunshine will dominate Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, with only a...
The buzz around Main Street Roscoe is getting louder
Residents of Roscoe and surrounding communities have been hearing a lot about changes and improvements coming to the Village. Incorporated in 1965, the Village of Roscoe is now home to almost 11,000 residents. But while nearby Rockford has successfully re-invented itself and become a destination for events and celebrations, Roscoe has pretty much remained the same.
Rockford man drowns in floodwater, loved ones celebrate his life
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Dean Gulbranson was trapped inside a pickup truck and pronounced dead after being swept into Keith Creek, and his loved ones are struggling with the loss. Gulbranson, 76, as described by those close to him, was a kind-hearted man who wore a smile on his face at all times. As a […]
Alderman: Vacant Rockford armory building hurts neighborhood, city
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) – A Rockford alderman hopes someone will redevelop one of the city’s vacant national landmarks. “It’s getting more damaged,” said 11th Ward Ald. Isidro Barrios of the Illinois National Guard Armory Building at 605 N. Main St. Barrios said the 70,000 square-foot building is becoming an eyesore, bringing down property values while […]
Chic Communications shares how to manage online presence
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — Our GDS Social Media expert Hope Linker Jobes from Chic Communications is back with us tonight to share how businesses can best manage their online presence. She says that search optimization is becoming huge, and businesses can leverage that to help them, adding that the...
Lena cleaning up storm damage after derecho
LENA, Ill. (WIFR) - Monday night’s derecho left fallen trees and a large amount of debris throughout the Village of Lena. Now, the community comes together to clean-up the damage left by the storm. The National Weather Service declares the high winds in Monday night’s storms were the result...
Cherry Valley to pick up fallen branches from storms
CHERRY VALLEY, Ill. (WIFR) - Following multiple days of severe weather, the Village of Cherry Valley says its Public Works Department will start picking up fallen tree branches. Pick-up begins at 8 a.m. Wednesday, July 17 and continues through 3:30 p.m. Thursday, July 18. City officials say the service is...
Retired Cherry Valley Police K9 Stormy passes away
CHERRY VALLEY, Ill. (WTVO) — Stormy, a beloved, Retired, Cherry Valley Police K9 has passed away. Stormy’s role in the force was to help relieve stress for officers and the community. Officials said she became known around the community for her gentle demeanor and compassionate spirit. Stormy joined the department in the fall of 2022 […]
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