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Illinois’ Operation Fallen Flags Properly Retires U.S. Flags
The members of "Operation Fallen Flag" with the help of the "Glory Truck" assist Rockford, Illinois area residents in properly retiring their American flags. Operation Fallen Flags And The Glory Truck In Illinois. I will go out of my way to support certain types of benefits. Right there around the...
Here are Rockford's top five smaller school high school football games to watch in 2024
The IHSA officially released the 2024 Illinois high school football schedule this past week as the season is closing in quickly. After taking a look at five of our favorite big-school football games coming up, let's zero in on five of our top smaller-school football games to watch for this fall. More youth sports:...
Rockford Fire Department shows off CPAT
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — Training is incredibly important for firefighters because it prepares them for real world experiences which is why recruiter Bo Chaney is showing off some of their training. The CPAT stands for Candidate Physical Ability Test, and it assesses the individual on their ability to handle...
Charles Street businesses hit hard by Rockford flash floods
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) – Thunderstorms and flash flooding kept parts of Rockford under water over the weekend. Some Charles Street businesses along the Keith Creek corridor were hit especially hard and are now assessing the damages. “A lot of fixtures from the building are completely destroyed,” said Michelle Johns, who has operated Tarot by Michelle […]
Angel Reese's Bleak Mental Health Confession to WNBA Legend Lisa Resurfaces Amid Sky Struggles
Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese appears to be on top of the world right now. And while Reese skyrocketed to fame in 2023, she has had to overcome multiple mental health hurdles to get to the point where she's at today. But after Reese's sub-par performance against the New York Liberty on ...
Will County, IL – Route 113 Blocked by Downed Trees Tuesday Morning
Braidwood, IL – Severe storms on Monday night rendered Route 113 east of Braidwood nearly impassable due to numerous downed trees. The Braidwood Fire Department has urged residents to stay home while crews work to clear the debris. The storm, which brought wind gusts exceeding 80 mph and heavy...
Carrie Underwood fans gush ‘you’re such a hottie’ as star wears bejeweled top and short shorts for Chicago show
CARRIE Underwood fans have been left gushing over the country star’s outfit, as she sported a bejeweled top and short shorts. Following her appearance at the Windy City Smoke Out festival in Chicago, fans said Carrie was “such a hottie.” The former American Idol winner posted a series of Instagram photos of her headlining performance […]
Skokie Community Foundation invites applications for community needs
The Skokie Community Foundation (SCF) was established in 2017 to foster a supportive, engaged and dynamic community in Skokie, Illinois, through meaningful giving, collaboration and community programming. The foundation invites applications for its 2025 grant cycle, in which SCF aims to invest in organizations and projects that are poised to...
Harvard Softball Enlists Xiao Gin, Analytics and Biomechanics Expert, for Coaching Team in 2025
Harvard softball has added Xiao Gin to the coaching staff as a new assistant coach, where she will play a crucial role in coaching the pitching staff for the 2025 season. Gin served as an assistant travel ball coach for the Aspire Softball Academy and California Cruisers from 2021 to 2023.
Illinois quick hits: Storms, tornadoes cause damage; City leaders under scrutiny for drinking while on duty;
Storms, tornadoes cause damage Severe storms rolled through Illinois Monday night, with several tornadoes suspected of touching down in spots. Wind gusts as high as 100 mph were detected in some areas. The National Weather Service issued 13 tornado warnings in the Chicago area alone. A tornado has been confirmed in Oswego, where residents woke up to major storm damage. The storms produced heavy rain which caused flooding in many areas, including Fulton County, which saw more than 4 inches of rain. In Will County,...
Derecho brings damaging winds, EF-1 tornado in Quad Cities
QUAD CITIES, Iowa/Ill. (KWQC) - The US National Weather Service in Davenport confirmed an EF-1 tornado in the Quad Cities metro. The storm Monday which moved across Iowa and Illinois into Indiana and Ohio has also been classified as a derecho by the Storm Prediction Center. A derecho is defined...
Illinois, This Is How Long Your Food Can Last In The Fridge Without Power
Monday night's storms brought strong winds and thousands of power outages. For many parts of the Quad Cities, stoplights are out and power companies are working hard to restore power to those affected by what has been classified as a derecho. It was a nasty, eventful Monday night. MidAmerican says that they expect to have most Quad Cities outages restored by 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 17th and all restored by 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
Suspensions, technology violations leading to cellphone policy vote in schools next month
The District 186 Board of Education will consider two paths forward on a more restrictive cellphone usage for middle school and high school students this coming school year, including a vote on the purchase of Yondr pouches that lock up cellphones and other devices. Board members would also look at...
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