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Downtown Rockford theater is set to get $3 million facelift. Here's what's being planned
New windows, a new fire escape and extensive exterior stone, brick, terra cotta and mortar repair and replacement could be coming soon to the city's crown jewel, the Coronado Performing Arts Center. The Rockford City Council’s Finance and Personnel Committee on Monday approved contracts for restoration of the downtown theater's historic facade, bringing the project one step closer to construction. ...
Star goalie Erin McKinney becomes first from Rockford area to make pro debut in NWSL
Erin McKinney, the former Belvidere North star goalie who earned her way into the National Women's Soccer League, got her shot earlier this month and made her professional debut. She became the first Rockford-area player to start a game in the NWSL, getting the starting nod and playing the entire game in goal for the Houston Dash against the Kansas City Current on July 20. The Current has the leading offense in the NWSL, and they pounded...
White Sox fall to Royals for franchise-record 16th straight loss
The Kansas City Royals beat the White Sox, 4-3 on Tuesday, sending Chicago to a franchise-record 16th straight loss. The White Sox scored first for a 1-0 first-inning lead and carried a 2-1 lead into the eighth. But reliever Fraser Ellard walked two and threw a wild pitch to leave runners on the corners with one out for reliever Justin Anderson.
Craig Counsell sounds downright depressed after Cubs trade Christopher Morel
Every year around the trade deadline, rumors and speculation run wild through the baseball world. Everyone around the league speculates which players will be traded and for which prospects. The players are viewed merely as trade value and hardly looked at as people by the majority of baseball fans and media. At the end of the day, baseball is a business.
City says Dexter Reed was stopped by Chicago police for tinted windows, contradicting earlier claim
The city of Chicago now says a man killed in a police shooting was pulled over for tinted windows, contradicting an earlier explanation.An officer shot and killed Dexter Reed in March during a traffic stop in Humboldt Park - after investigators say Reed fired first, hitting an officer.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe city originally said officers pulled Reed over because he wasn't wearing a seat belt.Civilian Office of Police Accountability investigators questioned that explanation, asking how officers could have seen the seat belt violation through Reed's tinted windows.Tuesday's news came out in a court filing...
Investigation underway in Elgin after police respond to reported shooting
ELGIN, Ill. - An investigation is underway in Elgin after a woman was found injured inside a home Tuesday afternoon. At about 1:47 p.m., Elgin officers responded to the 600 block of Raymond Street for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a woman who was wounded and transported her...
Police: Armed Rockford man punches woman, glass table breaks
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police arrested George Bailey, 48, for allegedly punching a woman in the face. On April 13, around 10:20 p.m., officers responded to the 3300 block of Searles Avenue for a domestic incident. The victim told police an argument started the incident. After the argument escalated, The victim said she was […]
Hall Foundation Hosting Aug. 12 Fundraiser at Jack's in Spring Valley
How'd you like to help out the teachers of Hall High School, while enjoying a great meal?. The Hall Education Foundation is holding a fundraiser on Monday, August 12 at Jack's Tap in Spring Valley. Twelve dollars gets you a pork tenderloin dinner. Drinks aren't included in the price. The...
CherryVale Mall names new shops opening summer 2024
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - On Tuesday, the CherryVale Mall announces several new store openings and an upcoming arrival later this summer. “It’s an exciting time for CherryVale Mall,” says Justin Shea, general manager. “These new stores are great additions to the already outstanding lineup of retail offerings at CherryVale Mall.”
Two injured in three-vehicle crash northeast of Genoa
Two people were injured in a three vehicle crash Monday evening northeast of Genoa, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded to the intersection of State Route 23 and Melms Road around 5:30. A Toyota driven by 28-year-old Oriana Rivas-Rengel of Elgin was heading east on Melms Road,...
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.
Daily severe storm risk through Friday | Live Doppler 13 Weather Blog
INDIANAPOLIS — A complex of strong storms in central Illinois has prompted a Severe Thunderstorm Watch across the border in Illinois until 1 p.m. This storm system is tracking southeast toward Indiana. Here's what to know. Severe risk across Indiana again Wednesday. The Storm Prediction Center has once again...
Salaried Layoffs At John Deere Now Total Nearly 500
(Moline, IL) -- We now know the number of salaried employees John Deere is laying off in Illinois. Almost 300 people lost their jobs at Deere World Headquarters in the Quad Cities, and another 21 were let go at Harvester Works in Moline last week. Those numbers come from the Illinois Department of Commerce.
New leadership leads Sycamore Athletics into the future
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — 2024 has been a big year of change for Indiana State Athletics. New athletic director Nathan Christensen enters his first year leading the Sycamore athletic department at the same time as 3 new head coaches at ISU (soon to be 4 with a new softball coach). Christensen stresses that broad […]
Illinois governor remains coy about VP chances
Gov. J.B. Pritzker still won’t say if he’s being vetted to be the Democrat’s next vice presidential candidate. An Illinois Republican says U.S. taxpayers can’t afford such a ticket. Asked Monday if he’s being vetted for second in command of the country now that Joe Biden...
Boone Co. hosts Farmers Market Wellness Fair
BELVIDERE, Ill. (WIFR) - Boone County Health Department brings back their annual Farmers Market Wellness Fair, promoting a day of community and wellness. The market was held July 30 outside the administration campus, 1212 Logan Ave., Belvidere. Francine Alcantara, Clinical Supervisor at Boone County Health Department says, “Our focus is...