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J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue to hold "Exotic Pet Surrender Event"
BRODHEAD, Wis. -- Do you have an exotic pet you are no longer able to care for? J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue announced Saturday it will host the "Exotic Pet Surrender Event," where local organizations will take in surrendered animals.
‘Have a Nice Day!’ Text Scam Ripping Off Many Victims in Illinois
Beware of any text you receive where a stranger appears polite and "nice". A new one is now making the rounds in Illinois where victims are receiving a link that includes many pleasantries, but it's sinister and will empty your bank account. The state of Illinois has issued several warnings...
Small Illinois City Arena Rated Top 100 In U.S. For Ticket Sales
Chicago isn't the only city in Illinois that hosts great concerts and live events. Secondary Illinois City Rising Through The Ranks For Ticket Sales. The Midwest, especially Illinois has been a hub for concerts and live events. There are venues throughout our state that host some of the biggest names in entertainment. Of course, Chicago is a big part of that but other cities are stepping up to the plate too.
Nearly All Illinois AT&T Customers Just Had Personal Data Exposed
If your cell phone provider in Illinois is AT&T, you need to keep a close eye on your credit history and personal information as the company has revealed that nearly all of its customers were exposed in a historic data breach. This alert comes directly from AT&T. They have created...
Dengue Infecting More Illinoisans, CDC Issues Warning
The CDC has issued a warning as an illness spreads through Illinois. As of June 25th, there's a dengue warning in effect for the U.S., per the CDC, just in time for summer travel for a lot of folks. According to NBC Chicago, 27 Illinoisans are currently positive for dengue....
Illinois State Police Just Brought the Hammer Down on Carjacking
If you suddenly see the number of carjackings start to decline in Illinois, I know why. The Illinois State Police have spent the past several months bringing the hammer down on those who steal vehicles and the results of their operation are impressive. The Public Information Office of the Illinois...
Man shot at Nagle-Foster intersection on Chicago’s NW Side
An 18-year-old man was shot after a verbal altercation with another driver while waiting at a light at the Nagle-Foster intersection at about 6:20 a.m. Thursday, July 11, according to 16th (Jefferson Park) District police. A bullet went through a side window of the car and struck the driver, who...
Flash flooding closes roads, strands cars in Rockford
Slow-moving thunderstorms dumped significant rainfall across portions of the Stateline, including within the city of Rockford. Some nearby weather stations reported over 6″ of rainfall in a matter of hours. Waters were quick to rise under extreme rainfall rates of 1-2″ per hour, especially along Keith Creek near Charles Street.
Jury selection set for case of Rock Falls man accused in fatal fire
Whiteside County jury selection is set to begin Monday for a 44-year-old Rock Falls man police say is connected to a fire that killed a woman and two children in 2020 in a Sterling apartment complex. Steven W. Coleman faces felony charges including murder and arson, court records show. The...
EA Sports College Football 25: Wisconsin Badgers team preview
The wait is almost over! EA Sports College Football 25 releases Friday, July 19. The 247Sports team is proud to be the exclusive media group to get early access to playing the game. To make sure fans are ready for the launch of EA Sports College Football 25, we preview some of the top teams in the video game. Today, it is time to look deeper into the powerful Wisconsin Badgers out of the Big Ten.
Research Finds PFAS Levels in Foams on State Waterways Have Higher Levels Than the Water Below
(Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio) Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have found that naturally occurring foams on state waterways have PFAS levels as much as thousands of times higher than waters that lie below. According to Danielle Kaeding with Wisconsin Public Radio, the findings are part of a new...
Wisconsin basketball adds new opponent to 2024-25 non-conference schedule
Wisconsin men’s basketball is set to play Montana State as part of its 2024-25 non-conference schedule on Nov. 7 in Madison, according to a report from college basketball analyst Rocco Miller. The news arrives on the same day Wisconsin received its opener from the inaugural Greenbrier tip-off in White...
Truck hits 70-year-old tractor driver in Springfield, officials say
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Officers responded to reports of a pickup truck hitting a tractor Friday afternoon in Springfield, Dane County Sheriff officials say. Deputies responded to the crash at 4:37 p.m. on CTH K west of US Highway 12 in Springfield. The 32-year-old man driving the pickup truck hit...
2024 NATIONAL JUNIOR ANGUS SHOW (NJAS)
2024 NATIONAL JUNIOR ANGUS SHOW (NJAS) Madison, Wis., hosted 675 Angus juniors and their families who traveled to compete in the 2024 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) at the Alliant Energy Center from June 30 to July 6. National Junior Angus Association ( NJAA) members took part in the “ Showdown in Madtown” as they exhibited 963 entries during the weeklong event that included more than a dozen educational contests in addition to the cattle show. Reserve Heifer Calf Champion - Division Conley Honey Bear 3214 won reserve heifer calf champion—division 1 at the 2024 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), June 30 - July 6 in Madison, Wis. Hudson DeBerry, Olton, Texas, owns the winning heifer. (Photo by Pearl’s Pics)
Wisconsin Announces 2024 Big Ten Media Day Representatives
The Big Ten Media Days are set to kick off in two weeks (July 23-25) at Lucas Oil Field in Indianapolis, and the Wisconsin Football program has announced the Badgers 2024 team representatives. Subscribe now Three senior holdovers from the Paul Chryst era who have spent their entire careers in Madison are among the players joining head coach Luke Fickell for the Wisconsin football team's media day on July 23rd. Starting left tackle Jack Nelson, inside linebacker Jake Chaney, and First-Team All-Big Ten safety Hunter Wohler will make the trip to Indianapolis. It's also worth noting that this will be...
Wisconsin Badgers Football: Joe Huber, Versatile Offensive Lineman
In preparation for Wisconsin's 2024 football season, BadgerBlitz.com has ranked the top 30 players crucial for the team's success, considering factors like playing time and past performance. Joe Huber, an offensive lineman, transferred from Cincinnati to Wisconsin under Coach Luke Fickell, showcasing versatility and a strong pass-blocking ability. His experience and adaptability make him a key asset to the Badgers' offensive line.
NCAA Basketball: Top-25 impact incoming recruiting classes entering 2024-25 season
After starting the season 16-4, the Badgers struggled mightily toward the end of the year. Even with a run to the Big Ten Tournament Championship, it wasn’t enough to propel any momentum in the NCAA Tournament. Then the rocky offseason came along in which Greg Gard saw the departures...
Freeport welcomes weekend visitors to Tutty Baker Fest
FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - The City of Freeport celebrates its founder through a family-friendly event in the downtown area. The three-day festival welcomes visitors to enjoy free festivities and remember a special figure in Freeport’s development. “Tutty Baker is considered to be the founder of Freeport,” Freeport mayor, Jodi...
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