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Photos Show a Bear is Now Touring Southern Illinois Golf Courses
If you're planning to golf in Illinois soon especially in the southern part of the state, you might want to know that a predator might be watching. Many photos show there's a bear currently touring southern Illinois golf courses. I saw CBS in Chicago share this interesting story about a...
Deadly Listeria Outbreak Hits Midwest States
Dozens sick and 2 dead as a new listeria outbreak from deli meat spreads through the Midwest to the East Coast. The CDC is currently investigating the source of this most recent listeria outbreak and has so far connected this issue to meat sliced at delis,. Many people in this...
Abbott must pay $495 million in premature infant formula trial, jury finds
(Reuters) -A jury on Friday found that Abbott Laboratories' specialized formula for premature infants caused an Illinois girl to develop a dangerous bowel disease, ordering the healthcare company to pay $495 million in damages.
Kroger-Albertson's merger halted; future of 35 Illinois Mariano's, Jewel stores uncertain
The Kroger-Albertson's merger has been halted.The state of Colorado has filed a lawsuit to permanently block Kroger and Albertson's business plans until a court rules on the "megamerger," the state's attorney general said. Friday.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe block on the merger puts the future of 35 Mariano's and Jewel Osco stores in Illinois into uncertainty. Kroger and Albertson's had previously released a full list of all the stores they would sell off if their merger is approved, which included the 35 Illinois stores.The two grocery chains had committed in September 2023 to selling more...
Reports Say Pizza Chain with 22 Illinois Places May Go Bankrupt
It's not easy trying to be a restaurant these days and national chains are certainly not excluded. Multiple reports say that a pizza chain that currently has 22 restaurants in Illinois is exploring bankruptcy possibilities. These business rumors aren't coming from small potato sources either. The Wall Street Journal and...
Positive Reflections launches new empowerment center
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A new program in that offers hair services to young girls who have a harder time affording them, this will be the main project at a new youth empowerment center in Rockford. The center will be located at 730 N Church St. in Rockford. The empowerment...
Bomb threat causes evacuation at Rockford Woodman’s grocery store
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Woodman’s Food Market, at 3155 McFarland Road, was evacuated Saturday afternoon for a bomb threat, according to police. Police responded to the scene around noon Saturday and evacuated customers from the store. According to published reports, police later said no bomb was found. Woodman’s reopened following the all-clear.
New owner of old Rever’s Marina in Rockford envisions lofts, offices and dockside dining
ROCKFORD — A more than 140-year-old riverfront building that formerly housed Rever’s Marina could one day be filled with loft apartments, offices and a dockside dining venue under the vision of the new owner. Teague Dickey, who is the president and CEO of Iconic Energy, bought the building...
Anderson Japanese Gardens kicks off Japanese Summer Festival
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Rockford residents experience Japanese culture during the Anderson Japanese Gardens annual summer festival. On Saturday, Hundreds of guests gathered in the gardens to experience the first day of exciting exhibits, demonstrations and performances. “We’re really focusing on celebrating culture of the arts in Japan in both...
Search underway for missing man at Rock Cut State Park near Rockford
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. — Authorities have closed a state park in Winnebago County on Saturday evening amid a search for a missing man. According to The Illinois Department of Natural Resources, a man went missing at Rock Cut State Park, located near Rockford, on Saturday afternoon and a search is now underway. Authorities did not […]
Rockford man accused of supplying fatal dose of drugs to fiancée in 2021
ROCKFORD, Ill — Felony charges have been filed against a Rockford man accused of supplying a fatal dose of drugs to his fiancée in June of 2021. According to Rockford police, 33-year-old Alejandro Vargas has been charged with first-degree murder and drug-induced homicide in connection with the death of 26-year-old Ashley Ibarra, who died from […]
Salvation Army Church joins area residents to pray for a safer Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Salvation Army Church holds its 6th annual Rockford United in Prayer 2024 in the heart of Rockford. On Saturday, residents gathered at the corner of S. Main and Morgan Street to pray for no more gun violence in the City of Rockford. During the event, the Salvation Army Church handed out free bibles, crosses and prayed for the community.
Study shows certain Illinois hospitals provide below average levels of charity care
(The Center Square) – A new study shows that 340B hospitals in Illinois and around the country are abusing a federal drug pricing program. The 340B Drug Pricing Program was created in 1992 to help struggling, uninsured or otherwise vulnerable patients access more affordable medications. Under the program, drug manufacturers provide discounted medications to qualifying hospitals and clinics. The group Alliance for Integrity and Reform 340B found that some hospitals...
Will Pete Davidson Crash This Superfan’s Wedding In Rockford?
July 27th is a big day for Rockford. Pete Davidson is coming to town for a much-anticipated comedy show. However, there's an even bigger reason why I need to meet Pete Davidson - it involves a wedding, a super fan, and a promise I made. Working in radio, we get...
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