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TNT Funnel Cakes to leave downtown Rockford as owners head to North Carolina
ROCKFORD — The owners of a funnel cake business that expanded from a food stand into a downtown brick-and-mortar business will close up shop later this month as they prepare to move back to Greensboro, North Carolina. TNT Funnel Cakes, which opened in November 2022 inside the former Subway...
Chicago museums including Shedd Aquarium, Art Institute offering free admission days in August
The calendar has flipped to August and that means several Chicago museums are offering free admission this month for Illinois residents.That includes the Art Institute. Visitors can get in Thursday at no charge, from 5-8 p.m.And starting next week, the Shedd, Field Museum, and Adler Planetarium will all start rotating free dates into their calendars.Full list of Chicago free museum days for August 2024:Art Institute of Chicago (Thursday evenings from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.)Adler Planetarium (Wednesdays 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.)Chicago Botanic Garden (Aug. 6 and Aug. 8)Field Museum (Every Wednesday in August)DuSable Museum (Wednesdays)Shedd Aquarium (Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27)Chicago History Museum (Aug. 28th)Griffin Museum of Science and Industry (Aug. 19, 20, 26 and 27)Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago (Tuesdays)For more information, visit .choosechicago.com/articles/museums-art/free-museum-days-in-chicago/
Landmark Chicago public housing discrimination settlement extended
A landmark public housing discrimination settlement in Chicago has been extended, giving the Chicago Housing Authority more time to complete development plans for public housing properties. The case, Gautreaux v. Chicago Housing Authority, was a class-action lawsuit brought on behalf of public housing resident and community organizer, Dorothy Gautreaux, and...
Rockford interns are fixing sidewalks in record time, and they don't want to stop
Six summer interns are helping repair Rockford’s sidewalks this summer, and they’re more than a month ahead of schedule. The crew was hired through a through a city program — now in its third year — that offers mentorship and on-the-job training to at-risk and underserved young adults. The initiative is a partnership between the city of Rockford and LT Construction, a concrete construction contractor owned by local pastor Albert “Tank” Weathers. ...
Looking for something to do this weekend in the Rockford area? Here are 21 upcoming events
45th Annual Festa Italiana What: The Greater Rockford Italian American Association (GRIAA) hosts the 45th annual Festa Italiana. GRIAA is a non-profit organization staffed solely by volunteers that promotes the Italian culture through social events, works of charity and educational activities throughout the community. Friday activities include the Amici Italian Troupe from 5:10-5:50 p.m., opening ceremonies from 6:30-7 p.m., Dirt Road Rebelz from 7-8:30 p.m. and AudioDrive from 9:10-10 p.m. Saturday’s performers are Amici Italian Youth and...
Rockford-area tumbling and trampoline athletes place at national championships
Two of the area's top tumbling and trampoline training facilities recently competed in national competitions, using the buzz from the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris to help fuel a strong run in the junior divisions. "The Olympics definitely add a next level of excitement to all of our meets," J&J Trampoline and Tumbling...
Grand Victoria Casino all in on Stick & Stay Trail initiative
The Grand Victoria Casino in Elgin boasts a jackpot of entertainment. Try your hand at more than 700 slots, hit the tables for classic Vegas-style games, indulge in delicious food, and take advantage of exciting promotions. All this, nestled alongside the picturesque Fox River. Grand Victoria Casino is participating in...
Chicago Bears 2024 Radio Network Affiliate Stations
For the second consecutive year, the Chicago Bears' radio flagship will be ESPN 1000 (AM 1000, 100.3 FM HD2). They'll broadcast all four of Chicago's preseason games and all 17 regular-season games for the 2024 season. Jeff Joniak will be on play-by-play for the 24th consecutive year, while Tom Thayer,...
City of Chicago to spend $75 million in federal taxpayer dollars for DNC
CHICAGO (CBS) -- The CBS News Chicago investigators have obtained information from the city on how $75 million in federal taxpayer dollars will be spent during the Democratic National Convention.CBS News Chicago obtained a 22-page document, but the majority of the document was blacked out with redactions.But while the document provided few details, it did document that the city plans to spend $17,622,485 on Chicago Police personnel, $4,656,793 for Chicago Fire Department costs, $19,386,884 for construction costs, and $14,537,202 for equipment costs—which includes the purchase of a new police helicopter.The DNC is set for Aug. 19 through 22 at the United Center and McCormick Place.
Black-Owned Cleo’s Southern Cuisine Opens 2 More Locations Nearly 1 Year After Being Reviewed By Social Media Food Critic Keith Lee
Black-owned Cleo’s Southern Cuisine is still thriving nearly a year since it received a visit from Keith Lee. The Chicago, IL-based restaurant was founded by Kristen Ashley Harper, and she has swayed the hearts of locals through dishes inspired by her grandmother Cleo and her Southern roots, NBC News reports. “Technically Biloxi, (MS) — and… Continue reading Black-Owned Cleo’s Southern Cuisine Opens 2 More Locations Nearly 1 Year After Being Reviewed By Social Media Food Critic Keith Lee
Fed up Chicago firefighters union threatening to shut down DNC setup with protest
The Chicago Firefighters Union has been denied a permit for a protest near the United Center during the Democratic National Convention. Now, it’s considering other options. Chicago Firefighters Union- Local 2 President Pat Cleary is frustrated.
Ski Broncs make long awaited return to the water
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - It’s been a difficult summer for the Ski Broncs at Shorewood Park with the high water levels causing them to only put on two shows since June 21. However, tonight they made a long-awaited return. There was a new energy out there on Wednesday night...
2 dead in apparent domestic shooting in Elgin, police say
Chicago-area officials are investigating after two people appeared to be fatally shot in west suburban Elgin Tuesday afternoon.Elgin police said officers responded to the 600-block of Raymond Street just after 1:45 p.m. for a reported shooting inside a home.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchWhen police arrived, they found a woman suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. She was eventually transferred to a Cook County hospital, where she died, police said.A man who appeared to have shot himself was found dead in the home, police said.RELATED: Retired Cook County probation officer shoots woman in NYC murder-suicide, police...
Surgeon Disappears During Wife's Birthday Trip to Greece and His Dark Secrets Come To Light
Michelle Kramer was having the 30th birthday of her dreams — until her life fell apart. The Chicago resident was celebrating the milestone in September 2004 on the Greek island of Mykonos with her husband Mark Weinberger when he suddenly disappeared from their yacht. Weinberger — a popular ear,...
This Chicago Bears draft dud needs a huge game vs Texans
With Matt Eberflus announcing on Tuesday that the Chicago Bears' starters will not be playing in the Hall of Fame game against the Houston Texans on Thursday night, it brings added focus to the players at the bottom of the roster. The players featured in Thursday's game will likely be...
Police find wanted teen after search in Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Rockford police arrest a wanted 15-year-old Tuesday afternoon. The 15-year-old faces charges of possession of a firearm with no valid FOID card and an outstanding warrant. On July 30, officers say they searched a home in the 1500 block of Bruner Street looking for the teen....
FBI Warns Indiana Residents of New “Jugging” Crime Trend
Recently, a concerning crime trend known as "jugging" has been making headlines. I first learned about it after an alarming number of cases were reported in Maryland in June and July. The more I learn about jugging, the more instances I find around the country. I don't know of any specific cases of jugging here in Southern Indiana, but the FBI is reminding us that it's important to be aware and vigilant, especially since trends like this can sometimes spread.