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Illinois Is Getting Digital Licenses: Here’s How It All Works
We've been keeping an eye on the progress of Illinois House Bill 4592 (HB 4592) for a while now, and because we're technology geeks we're pretty excited that it brings that little plastic card in your wallet into the digital age by allowing us to have our driver's licenses or state IDs on our phones, where we have seemingly everything else.
William Jones gets 55 years in prison for killing Rockford butcher shop employee
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) – Winnebago County Judge Brendan Maher, on Wednesday, sent the man who gunned down an employee of a Rockford meat market in broad daylight last year to 55 years in prison. Jones, 41, appeared in court with Public Defender Nick Zimmerman, a little more than a month after entering his second plea […]
Sad News: Beloved Asian Restaurant in Rockford Announces Closure
A popular Asian restaurant in Rockford has announced it has closed its doors, leaving many saddened by the shocking news. Back in January of 2022, Pho 27 opened their doors for the very first time on Rockford's east side. I visited them many times throughout the past few years and absolutely loved the energy, kind staff, and delicious homestyle Lao dishes they served.
Augusta National of Midwest: Top 100 course Rich Harvest Farms can test world’s best
Jack Milko has been playing golf since he was five years old. He has yet to record a hole-in-one, but he did secure an M.A. in Sports Journalism from St. Bonaventure University. Chicagoland has dozens of outstanding golf courses, many of which can host top-tier events, such as Medinah No....
Spook the Loop to return to Geneseo with special guest
GENESEO, Ill. (KWQC) - Geneseo will be hosting its second Spook the Loop event on August 10 with special guest Butch Patrick. Patrick, a former resident of Geneseo, is known as Eddie Munster from the classic Munsters TV sitcom, according to a media release. He lived above a downtown storefront and attended school at St. Malachy Elementary School. He also attended the event in 2023.
Legion Post Auxiliary Unit 392 Approaching 100th Anniversary
Peotone American Legion Post Auxiliary Unit 392 is approaching its 100th Anniversary, but there’s no slowing them down. The group installed new officers last week, with new terms for President Ann Nagel, Treasurer Paula Prium, Sgt.-at-Arms Jane Jones, Chaplain Carrie Wick, Secretary Lizz Manning, and Vice President Leslie Joslin.
‘Ring of Fire’ pattern to bring periodic t-storm clusters
Active weather across the country on Monday and Tuesday has missed Chicagoland so far to the south and west of us. But that could change in the next couple of days… Many rain-free periods are ahead, but a classic “ring of fire” pattern to keep periodic t-storm clusters at times into Friday before conditions dry […]
Illinois quick hits: State installs EV chargers; apprenticeship grants announced
Two people are dead and one injured after a shooting outside a East St. Louis bar. The shooting occurred during the early morning hours Wednesday outside the DaBlitz Sports Bar and Grill. The East St. Louis Police Department and Illinois State Police responded to the scene. Police said two men...
New Illinois pro-union law bans employers from forcing political or religious views
CHICAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday signed the Worker Freedom of Speech Act which bans employers from disciplining employees who fail to attend mandatory meetings where opinions on political or religious matters are shared. According to the National Labor Relations Board, 89% of all employers hold mandatory meetings as a response […]
WHOW, WEZC Receive Statewide Public Relations Award From American Legion
WHOW and WEZC Radio were the recipients of the "Public Relations Recognition Award" presented at the American Legion Department Convention in Springfield on July 13th. Illinois State American Legion Adjutant and Clinton American Legion Finance Officer Josh Thielen nominated the stations for the award, and presented it today. Thielen told...
Popular Illinois Music Festival Hosts Adopt A Portapotty Contest
A music festival in Illinois is hosting a really fun contest where fans win a chance to adopt a porta-potty. Adopt A Portapotty Contest At Illinois Music Festival. My favorite music festival of all time is an annual event right here in Illinois. It's Riot Fest. I've been going for several years now. Not only do they have great live bands but there's also amazing food, beverages, and other entertainment.
'We're not quitting on this issue:' Cannabis industry leaders wants Delta-8 regulated
ST. LOUIS — The psychoactive hemp product, Delta-8, has caught the attention of many people and not in a positive way. That's why Today in St. Louis is continuing it series and digging into the concerns surrounding the substance. Delta-8 is a problem in Missouri and Illinois that many...