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Strong/severe storms possible late this afternoon/evening
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Chances for thunderstorms will increase late this afternoon and evening. Highs will hit the middle 80′s with feel like values in the low 90′s. Middle 80′s again tomorrow then back up close to 90 on Saturday. Slight chance for showers and thunderstorms Sunday then turning cooler next week.
Trump Says He Is Against Everyone Having an Electric Car
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he was against everyone having an electric car despite the endorsement of billionaire Elon Musk, the CEO of electric carmaker Tesla. "Elon Musk endorsed me and he is a friend of mine, ... but I am against everybody...
Revitalization construction hits hard for downtown Rock Island businesses
Many store and restaurants in downtown Rock Island say revitalization construction right at their front door is impacting business operations. Rock Island City Engineer Michael Kane says construction workers found issues underground resulting in delays. “The bedrock was a little bit higher than what was anticipated by the consulting engineer...
PBS Crew Visits La Salle And Peru For Future Program
One way to get people talking is to have a film crew show up in your neck of the woods. A crew with PBS Wisconsin was in La Salle and Peru on Thursday, filming an episode for the show “John McGivern's Main Streets”. McGivern is an Emmy award-winning actor and host who is taping his 4th season of the PBS show that uncovers the uniqueness and charm of Midwest cities.
New Top Dog Pizza & Pub in Machesney Park strives to provide top quality bar food under its roof
MACHESNEY PARK — The owners of the village’s newest pizza pub set out to create a bar where the food wasn’t an afterthought but part of the draw. For the team behind Top Dog Pizza & Pub, at 8638 N. Second St. in front of the former Machesney Park Mall, that starts with a crave-worthy crust that they say is healthier and tastier than your average pie. The eatery’s pizza features the light, airy, hand-pressed and lower gluten pinsa Romana crust from Burlington, Wisconsin-based Pedone Pinsa.
Fatal Road Rage Incident: Man Killed, Woman Hurt in Chicago Suburbs (Video)
A road rage incident in Chicago's western suburbs resulted in a man being killed and a woman injured. The incident involved a suspected shooter firing at several children in the car. Scene Description. The shooting took place on Irving Park near Scott Street, where the road was closed off with...
Severe Thunderstorm Watch: Damaging Winds, Isolated Hail Expected in Southeast Illinois Until 8PM
Lincoln, IL – Southeast Illinois residents should brace for severe thunderstorms this Thursday afternoon, with damaging winds and potential tornadoes in the forecast. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a severe thunderstorm watch effective from 1:10 PM EDT until 8:00 PM EDT. Scattered damaging winds up to 70 mph are likely, with isolated large hail events up to 1 inch in diameter possible. A tornado or two may also occur.
Rockford man pinned by car leaves positive impact on community
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A great mechanic and a funny man; those are just two ways people describe 55-year-old Dennis Modloff, who was killed from being pinned between a vehicle lift and a car he was working on Wednesday morning. Friends of Dennis say he was a regular at a...
Illinois quick hits: Chicago firefighters look to protest; campus protesters appear in court
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 its next move. The firefighters have gone three years without a contract. They're asking for pay raises, more ambulances and more paramedics. Campus protesters appear in...
Driver blows red light on 95th Street and crashes into another vehicle; bus stop also damaged
CHICAGO - A driver blew a red light in Longwood Manor Wednesday night, leading to a crash involving another vehicle and a bus stop. At about 11:56 p.m., a female, age unknown, was driving a black sedan in the 9500 block of South Vincennes Avenue when she failed to stop at a red light and struck another black sedan at the intersection, police said.
Semi rolls over after crashing into overpass in Old Irving Park, Chopper 7 over scene
A semi crashed into an overpass on the city's Northwest Side, causing some traffic delays on Thursday.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe crash happened on the eastbound lanes of Irving Park Road between Keeler Avenue and the Kennedy.Chopper 7 over scene around 6:30 a.m., showing the semi on its side.It is unknown if there are reports of serious injuries.CTA rerouted the eastbound #80 Irving Park buses due to the crash.Although lanes eastbound lanes Irving Park Road were closed, traffic was allowed to slowly go around the crash.It is unclear how long it will take to clean up the site.CHICAGO TRAFFIC | See LIVE drive times near you
Latest Digital Scams in Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin Target Elderly & Lonely
The Tri-State area of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin has seen an increase in internet-based scams recently. According to Dubuque police, victims are targeted through Bitcoin ATMs and fake tech support pop-ups. In fact, these scams are beginning to gather steam across the United States. Understanding these scams and knowing how to protect yourself can help keep your finances and personal information secure.
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