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Utica "Guardedly Optimistic" Market on Mill will be Built by Burgoo
At the Utica Village Council's special meeting Thursday evening, an update on the Market on Mill project was given. With ground broken about six weeks ago, City Engineer Kevin Heitz is guardedly optimistic that the project will be complete by the Burgoo Festival on October 12. According to Heitz, two more truckloads of stone are due in, and the dirt work and setting the stones about 75% complete.
Illinois State volleyball falls in five sets to Lindenwood
Illinois State volleyball split its doubleheader after falling three sets to two against Lindenwood on Saturday night in the Linda Herman Volleyball Classic at CEFCU Arena. ISU grabbed an early lead with a 25-14 victory in set one before coming up short the next two sets falling 25-22 and 25-15. The Redbirds bounced back with a 25-16 win in set four to force a winner-take-all fifth set, where they ultimately fell 15-11.
No. 22 Kansas rolls over Lindenwood in season opener
KANSAS CITY (KSNT) – No. 22 Kansas football began its 2024 season with a victory on Thursday night in Kansas City. KU beat Lindenwood 48-3 in its first game at Children’s Mercy Park, where the Jayhawks will play two non-conference games while its future home in Lawrence remains under construction. The Jayhawks wasted no time […]
Mello Dotson's pick six vs. Lindenwood made KU history
Mello Dotson had a feeling the ball was coming to his side of the field. As the KU cornerback lined up for the third play of Lindenwood's fifth offensive drive of the game, he looked over at the Lions' quarterback, Noah Glantz. As Dotson peered into the backfield, he noticed...
Rochelle Hubs win opener against Woodstock 39-20
Friday (Doug Creason Athletic Complex at RTHS) Rochelle 39 (1-0) Woodstock 20 (0-1) **Rochelle: Led 27-0 at Half Time and 39-6 after 3 quarters. Xavier Villalobos 6 Tackles, Interception, Recovered Fumble. **Rochelle: At Morton next Friday. **Pre-Game Show at 7pm on SuperHits 935, SuperHits 935.com, and Facebook. **Sophomore Game: Rochelle...
New coaches and historic touchdowns: What we learned about Peoria-area football in Week 1
New coaches got wins, Peoria Notre Dame earned a tough loss, there were plenty of points from Morton — and Richwoods' girls flag football team made a splash. Here are some takeaways from Week 1 in Illinois high school football around the Peoria area: ...
Chicago’s Black Neighborhoods Push Back Against Immigrant Influx (Video)
In recent months, there has been rising frustration among Black residents in Chicago, particularly in middle-class neighborhoods, regarding the influx of immigrants into their communities. These residents argue that the arrival of undocumented immigrants has led to an increase in crime rates and a general decline in the quality of life in these once stable neighborhoods. This situation has sparked debates and concerns about the government’s handling of the immigration crisis and its impact on local communities.
The Dtrain makes a splash in his NIC-10 debut helping Boylan edge Freeport
FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — The Dtrain has arrived in the NIC-10 and for the Boylan Titans. Junior running back/linebacker Donzelle Ingram-Love or Dtrain who transferred in from Georgia made some big plays Friday night helping the Titans edge Freeport 14-13 on opening night. For highlights, watch the media player above.
Illinois Among the Least Hard-Working States in America, New Study Reveals
Most of us would agree that hard work has been a crucial quality throughout the history of America, and the numbers suggest that working hard is still very much an American thing today. We put in more hours at our jobs than several other industrialized countries. The average U.S. worker...
Illinois health officials reveals first West Nile virus death of 2024
Illinois is reporting its first West Nile Virus death of the year. The person was in their 80s and lived in Lake County. Over the past week, two others have tested positive, according to the Lake County Health Department.
Illinois Government Agencies Use of Controversial AI Technology
CTA Using Artificial Intelligence Surveillance Program to Identify Guns in Stations. Earlier this month the Chicago Transit Authority (“CTA”) announced that it was currently one month into a year long pilot program with the private company ZeroEyes, a company that pairs surveillance videos with artificial intelligence to detect firearms. As implemented as part of the pilot program, when the AI technology software detects a possible firearm, a human employee is then alerted who reviews the footage for accuracy before they then alert the Chicago Police Department, the CTA and the Office of Emergency Management and Communications at the same time. Currently the CTA has paired the AI program with 250 cameras at various stations around the city, though it declined to identify which stations citing safety concerns. CTA President Dorval R. Carter, Jr. said in a statement that “this added measure of protection provides additional peace of mind to everyone.” The US Department of Homeland Security recently reviewed the company’s technology and in a report stated that a group of first responders found that the technology was in fact “intuitive,” but advocates worry about the lack of public discussion and the effectiveness of the technology, particularly when weighed against potential violations to individuals civil liberties. ACLU Illinois spokesman Ed Yohnka in response to the news warned against the use of more surveillance tools, particularly when he believes these technologies, “all come with allure of adding more safety, but they never seem to deliver on that promise.”
Rockford Lutheran’s playmakers make big plays in win at Winnebago
WINNEBAGO, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — Rockford Lutheran has the personnel to make a lot of splash plays on the football field this season. The Crusaders made plenty of them Friday night in their 49-6 opening win at Winnebago. For highlights watch the media player above.
North Boone makes a statement with a win over Oregon
POPLAR GROVE, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — North Boone lost a double-overtime heartbreaker to Oregon last year in the season opener. The Vikings left with a much better feeling in this opening game Friday night. The Vikings defeated the Hawks 18-13. For highlights, watch the media player above.
Wonderful weather for Labor day weekend
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - If you enjoyed today’s sunshine, don’t worry, we are about to get a whole lot more. Overnight tonight we will be on the clear side with lows down into the middle to lower 60s. A weak cold front makes it’s way through the stateline...
“Overtime” Friday, August 30, 2024
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — The high school football season is underway in the Rockford area. Most of our local teams took the field Friday night for the first time. Scott Leber, Drew Collins and Tim Bailey bring the highlights, analysis and more to you in their latest episode of “Overtime.” This episode includes Belvidere North’s […]
Belvidere North posts eye-opening win at Guilford on opening night
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — It’s very early, but the Belvidere North Blue Thunder look like a complete team coming off an impressive 29-0 win at Guilford on opening night of NIC-10 play Friday night. North won with superb defense, great offense and phenomenal special teams play led by kicker Alan Perez. The “Overtime” crew breaks […]
Du-Pec survives a strong showing by Stockton at Stockton
STOCKTON, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — The Stockton Blackhawks made the Du-Pec Indians work Friday night, but the Rivermen prevailed 32-26 in an NUIC opening night game. For highlights, watch the media player above.
Lena-Winslow welcomes Morrison to the NUIC by thumping the Mustangs
MORRISON, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — Welcome to the NUIC Morrison Mustangs. A conference where you have to deal with the Lena-Winslow Panthers. That’s never an easy thing, and it certainly wasn’t for the Mustangs Friday night on their home field. They lost to the Panthers 32-6. For highlights, watch the media player above.
Dixon dominates Stillman Valley in BNC opener
DIXON, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — The Dixon Dukes finished in second place in the Big Northern Conference last year. The Dukes look like they’ll a force again this season. They throttled Stillman Valley Friday night in their opening game 56-14. For highlights, watch the media player above.
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