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Baby owl found, rehabilitated by Kane County wildlife rescuers
A baby owl that was found alone and helpless is now back where he belongs, thanks to a dedicated local rescue.CBS News Chicago followed his journey from rehabilitation to freedom and was there to witness the heartwarming moment he spread his wings."Somebody found him literally in the middle of a road, about an hour from our center and there were no trees nearby within 30-plus feet," said Stephanie Franczak.Franczak, the wildlife rehabilitation manager at Anderson Humane quickly became the 4-week-old easter screech owl's only chance to survive."Thankfully, he was a little older," Franczak said. "He already knows 'I'm an owl,...
Motorcyclist has life-threatening injuries after car crash in Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Around midnight August 18, police say there was a crash between a motorcycle and a car at Whitman St. and Church St. in Rockford. According to police, the man driving the motorcycle has life-threatening injuries. Rockford police shared that the two-vehicle accident closed all lanes of...
Shooting in Rockford leaves 1 dead, 1 seriously injured
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A 27-year-old man dies, and another man has serious injuries after a shooting in Rockford. On the morning of August 18, Rockford police rushed to the 4500 block of Governor’s Drive in Rockford for reports of a shooting. Around 5 a.m. police shared that two...
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 […]
Bill Daley on Democrats' prospects in 2024: "All of a sudden the cards have all been reshuffled"
Perhaps no city has been more connected with the Democratic Party than Chicago. And this week, Chicago will host its 12th Democratic convention, nominating Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Governor Tim Walz.We asked Bill Daley, who has spent his life in Democratic politics, about the new ticket. What case does Harris need to make to win this November? "I think she has to lay out a vision," Daley said. "She has to show who she is as a person, and kind of what she believes, not so much the litany of specific positions on issues, but sort...
2 winners and 2 losers from Chicago Bears win over Cincinnati Bengals
The Chicago Bears continued their strong preseason with a win over the Cincinnati Bengals. The penultimate game of the Bears' 2024 preseason schedule was a prime opportunity for players to continue their trend of making the 53-man roster. Winner #1: Austin Booker. One of the biggest winners had to be...
Orland Square Mall’s Growth and Changes in Orland Park, IL
Initial Development and Opening (1970s) Orland Square Mall, located in Orland Park, Illinois, opened on March 15, 1976. Homart Development Company, a division of Sears, Roebuck & Co., developed the mall as a two-level shopping center. The original anchor stores included JCPenney, Sears, Marshall Field’s, and Carson Pirie Scott. These...
TinCaps fall to Dragons after early lead
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Fort Wayne TinCaps fell to the Dayton Dragons in game five of their series in a 8-7 final on Saturday, August 17. The TinCaps took an early lead after a three-run homer from Devin Ortiz in the first inning, followed by a two RBI single from Ethan Salas in the second.
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