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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...
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 […]
Ogle County Sheriff’s Report: July 13-15, 2024
OREGON — On July 13 at 10:04 p.m. deputies were dispatched to the area of 100 E. Cedarholm St., Creston for the report of a pedestrian being struck by a passing vehicle. After a brief investigation, deputies arrested Christian Stanbery, 22, of Creston, for driving under the influence of alcohol and driving while license suspended. Stanbery was transported to the Ogle County Jail to be processed where he was additionally charged with aggravated DUI. Stanbery was released on a notice to appear court date Aug. 7 at 9 a.m. The pedestrian refused EMS and had minor injuries. Stanbery was additionally cited for expired registration and operating uninsured motor vehicle.
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.
Developer plans new duplexes off South Mulford Road as Rockford continues push for more home construction
ROCKFORD — A developer plans to build six duplexes on a vacant 2-acre plot of land at the corner of Phaeton Drive and South Mulford Road, adding a dozen dwellings that would be rented for approximately $2,500 to $3,000 per month. Micheal McNeely of Jazs Properties has requested a...
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,...
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...
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 […]
JJ Grey & Mofro, July 27
Performing in support of their new recording Olustee, an album that Relix magazine called “a blend of reflection, raucousness, introspection, and exultation,” the talents of JJ Grey & Mofro headline a July 27 concert at Mt. Carroll’s Rhythm Section Auditorium, Relix adding that “their music encapsulates the spirit of 21st-century Southern swamp boogie, a genre which JJ Grey has been instrumental in defining.”
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...
Byron unveils ‘Remain in Light’ mural
BYRON, Ill. (WTVO) — The City of Bryon unveiled its latest art project, the “Remain in Light” mural on Tuesday. The new mural can be seen on the front of Bryon’s City Hall. This is the third painting commissioned by the city. It took a month to design and a week to paint. The mural […]
Northwest Community Center to host Thrive Fest Saturday
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A dynamic and free community health and wellness extravaganza is heading to the Northwest Community Center, with specially designed workouts for seniors and kids. The Northwest Community Center, 1325 N Johnston Ave., announces the first Thrive Fest event. Attendees can look forward to an energetic day...
“Clue: On Stage,” August 1 through 11
Timber Lake Playhouse, 8215 Black Oak Road, Mt. Carroll IL. Described by DC Metro Theatre Arts as a mystery comedy with “a dizzy, stimulating joy that makes it a whole lot of fun,” the movie and board-game adaptation Clue: On Stage takes residence at Mt. Carroll's Timber Lake Playhouse August 1 through 11, the show a farcical riot that, according to Broadway World, “creates one laugh after another – and a series of 'Ah-hah!'s – as the audience is led on a merry chase.”
Trees uprooted, roofs torn off in Rockford neighborhoods hit hard by storm
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Tonya Prine heard a loud bang on the back of her house as a tree, uprooted in Monday night’s storms, fell against her house. “I thought, ‘I probably lost my porch,'” she recalled. She did, it turned out. Her neighbors lost their roof. Prine said she was in the basement with […]
USA BMX Midwest Nationals to come to Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - BMX bike riders come to Rockford for the upcoming USA BMX Midwest Nationals this week. The competition takes place every day from Friday to Sunday at Rockford BMX, 4950 Safford Road, Rockford. Professional and amateur BMX riders will participate. The races begin 1:30 p.m. Friday; 9...
YWCA Northwestern Illinois awarded $100K grant
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The YWCA Northwestern Illinois receives a $100,000 grant to create more opportunities for people in the Information Technology field. Northern Illinois Community Initiatives presented the grant on July 16 to support YWCA’s TechLab program. The TechLab is meant to increase access to digital skills for...
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