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Get Connected 815 Literacy Lounge highlights Black authors, homework club
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Get Connected 815 opens its Literacy Lounge to area youth to foster a love for literacy and help students with schoolwork. On Saturday, area residents gathered at 312 Irving Avenue to celebrate local Black authors and dive into the world of reading. The event highlighted several local authors and the anticipated book release of Frederick Jamerson Jr.’s “If I Was Three.” The 28-year-old author credits his children and mother for his book.
Life Decisions 815 Fun Fair brings farm life to community families
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Families celebrate 815 Day and enjoy farm-themed activities during the 4th annual 815 Fun Fair. On Saturday, dozens of area families met at Dahlquist Park, 3251 Oak Grove Avenue, to enjoy an afternoon of themed carnival games, activities, entertainment and more. “We have a lot of...
Actor Dennis Quaid in Dixon August 22 for "Reagan" film premiere
Actor Dennis Quaid is attending a red-carpet event next/this week....but, it's not in Hollywood. Quaid, who portrays Ronald Reagan in a new film will attend a special showing in Dixon. According to WIFR in Rockford, “Reagan” will be shown August 22 in the Dixon Historical Theatre. Preceding the...
Freeport police investigate man found dead inside home
FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - Just before 6 p.m. August 17, Freeport police responded to the 1400 block of Mark Drive in Freeport for someone found dead inside a residence. Officers say they found a 23-year-old man dead in a bedroom with apparent gunshot wounds. The man’s identity has not been...
Freeport football works for consistent 2024 season
FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - The Freeport Pretzels enter their 2024 campaign with one goal on the agenda – consistency. Last season, the Pretzels finished the year with two total wins and despite losing some senior leadership, head coach Anthony Dedmond claims he hasn’t seen a team quite like this one.
1 dead, multiple injured after crash in rural Galva
HENRY COUNTY, Illinois — Multiple people are injured and one person is dead after a two-vehicle crash in rural Galva, Illinois on Friday afternoon, according to officials. Deputies with the Henry County Sheriff's Office responded to the intersection of Galva Atkinson Blacktop (County Highway 5) and N 500th Avenue around 3:15 p.m. on Aug. 16. According to the sheriff's office, multiple people were in two vehicles and needed assistance. The nature of the crash was not disclosed.
Hampton Days Brings Car Show, Kids Games And More To Hampton Today
7.00AM – 11:00 AM: Hampton Fire Rescue Pancake Breakfast. 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Hampton Youth Committee Color Fun Run. 3.30PM – Cruise-In Car/Motorcycle Show Awards Presentation. 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM: Corporate Rock band. 9:00 PM – Raffle Prize Drawing. Food Vendors:. Holy Donuts.
Popular Rockford sandwich shop to reopen after several years
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Sandwich Factory is set to make its triumphant return to Rockford in the form of a food truck. The family’s next generation is ready to unveil the new location after a brief time away. “Everybody always talked about how good it was, and it’s just one of those divey local […]
Caleb Williams shows true colors with response to early Patrick Mahomes comparisons
Chicago Bears star rookie Caleb Williams is already drawing rave reviews on the heels of his second preseason game, with fans across the league already likening him to Patrick Mahomes
Surprise DNC security measures crop up along Mag Mile, other parts of downtown Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) -- The preparations for the Democratic National Convention are in high gear, and on Saturday security measures surprisingly spilled over into neighborhoods nowhere near the United Center or McCormick Place.At the Dirksen Federal Building in the Loop, security gates popped up overnight to prevent anyone from vandalizing the courthouse, while people living along the Magnificent Mile and Gold Coast discovered unexpected more security gates and road closures miles away from the DNC sites."They put this up like 5:30 in the morning. So they kind of did it under the wraps," Chris McClendon. "I live right over here at...
Stephen Colbert spotted at Chicago hot dog stand ahead of DNC
CHICAGO - "Daaaaa Colbert" is officially in Chicago, just days before the Democratic National Convention kicks off at the United Center. Renowned TV host and comedian Stephen Colbert was spotted enjoying a hot dog at The Wiener's Circle on Saturday. The restaurant shared a photo of Colbert on social media....
Man found dead in parked vehicle at Buffalo Grove grocery store: police
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. - A man was found dead in his vehicle that was parked at a Buffalo Grove grocery store, prompting an investigation. The deceased man was found just before 3 p.m. Saturday in the Woodman's grocery store parking lot at 1550 Deerfield Parkway. Buffalo Grove police were initially...
Chicago alder unveils new plan to address homelessness
A new city initiative offers a long-term solution for those living in a homeless encampment in Chicago’s Humboldt Park neighborhood. Chicago’s 26th ward Alderman Jesse Fuentes has announced a plan to relocate all tent encampments.
Union League Boys & Girls Clubs host back-to-school block party in Humboldt Park
Kids got ready to head back to school with a block party Friday on the city's Northwest Side.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe Union League Boys & Girls Clubs hosted the event in the Humboldt Park neighborhood.Kids got to play games and get their faces painted. They also received school supplies and were offered haircuts.Some of our ABC7 employees volunteered at the event with Disney VoluntEARS.
Former Jefferson Park firehouse to remain two stories as redevelopment plans scaled back
The city of Chicago is rezoning the site of the 118-year-old former firehouse in Jefferson Park to its previous classification to accommodate revised redevelopment plans. The property, located at 4837-41 N. Lipps Ave. (near the CTA terminal), was zoned to C1-3 in 2020 to allow for a ground-floor brewery and a third-floor addition to the two-story firehouse. Up to nine apartments were planned for the upper floors.
Felon arrested for trying to shoot security guard outside Antioch bar
UNINCORPORATED ANTIOCH, Ill. — A felon was arrested after trying to shoot a security guard outside of a bar in Unincorporated Antioch, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. 37-year-old Ronald X. Owens was arrested and later charged Saturday with Aggravated Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Felon (Class 3 felony), two counts of […]
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