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Freeport Art Museum’s downtown move inspires cultural center in heart of Pretzel City
FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - There’s no scaffolding around Freeport’s Lincoln-Douglas Debate Square. In the minds of city leaders, however, a cultural center builds around the historic landmark. The Freeport Art Museum’s (FAM) $3.5 million move to 26 East Exchange St. is the next building block for the artistic...
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...
Illinois Ramping Up Efforts to Stop Horrific Human Trafficking
If I were given superpowers to stop just one injustice in the world, it would likely be this one. Human trafficking is a horrific crime and the state of Illinois is ramping up efforts to crack down on those that exploit the safety and freedom of others. The Illinois State...
Illinois lawmakers react to shooting at Trump Rally in Pennsylvania
CHICAGO (CBS) -- There was a swift reaction Saturday night from Illinois and national lawmakers as the country learns more about the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania.Illinois lawmakers took their thoughts, prayers, and concerns to social media. On X, formerly known as Twitter, Governor JB Prtizker said that violence is not the answer in our Democracy." Senator Dick Durbin agreed that political violence is never acceptable. While keeping the former president, those injured, and the person killed in his thoughts, he thanked law enforcement for keeping thousands in attendance safe. Senator Tammy Duckworth also released a statement, saying in...
Yelp claims Illinois has one of the Top 10 Tattoo Shops in the US
IF (and that is a big if) you are going to get a tattoo, why not have one of the best of the best in the US do the tattoo for you? Here is the place Yelp claims is not only the best tattoo shop in Illinois, but one of the ten best in the entire US...
Dangerous heat settling into Central Illinois
The hot and humid conditions will continue for the next few days. Sunday and Monday will be dangerously hot across Central Illinois. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the area from 1 p.m. Sunday until 8 p.m. Monday. With air temperatures in the mid-90s and dew...
Heat Dome Could Ignite Storms and Derechos Over Illinois Soon
It looks like the weather pattern over Illinois is about to get excitable again. A new forecast says the incoming heat dome which will cause temperatures to spike into the 90's is expected to ignite a storm pattern that could even include derechos in parts of the Land of Lincoln.
Former Illinois Tollway Employee Sentenced to Probation for PPP Loan Theft, Ordered to Pay Full Restitution
A former Illinois Toll Highway Authority employee has been handed a sentence of probation after admitting to stealing funds from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), a relief effort designed to help businesses stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic, Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced yesterday. In a case that highlights the...
Illinois Has Helped Team USA Win The 4th Most Olympic Gold Medals
The 2024 Summer Olympics is right around the corner and soon enough, athletes from every corner of the world will be competing in Paris during the XXXIII Olympiad. Team USA will look to capture several gold, silver, and bronze medals during Paris 2024. While every Team USA member represents our...
Illinois researchers crush, grind dead cicadas into powder to study and collect data
The big cicada emergence is over, but the study is just beginning in Chicago's western suburbs for researchers at the Morton Arboretum. "We just got a bunch of bags ... and, what you can see, all these are essentially dried out into little cicada parts," explained Marvin Lo, the research program manager in the Root Biology Laboratory at the Morton Arboretum.
Rockford man charged with delivering cocaine
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Winnebago County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Printiss Turner, 41, for allegedly delivering cocaine. Police investigations of Turner started in May but on July 11th officials detained Turner along with Christopher Jenkins in the 3200 block of Holiday Drive. They were both taken to the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said they searched […]
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul Challenges Proposed Toxic Waste Facility Expansion in Chicago
Environmental concerns are at the forefront of a decision by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, who recently filed an amicus brief in opposition to the expansion of a toxic waste disposal facility on Chicago's Southeast Side. The area, which has a long-standing burden of industrial pollution, is facing the proposed enlargement of a facility that handles and disposes of materials dredged from local waterways. The contentious plan, spearheaded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, seeks to increase the facility's capacity by roughly 530,000 cubic yards, according to a release from the Attorney General's office.
Officials say roads still flooded: ‘Turn around. Don’t drown’
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - City officials remind people to stay cautious of flooded roads caused by Saturday’s storm. City officials posted around 9 a.m. Sunday that the roads have not been completely cleared. They ask people to avoid all flooded areas. Rockford police posted on X, formerly known as...
Rockford first responders battle fire during weekend’s flash flood
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A weekend fire during Rockford’s flash flooding causes an estimated $11,000 in losses. The Rockford Fire Department responded to just after midnight Sunday to a detached garage fire in the 1500 block of 23rd Avenue. Officials say the flash flood “taxed the fire departments resources.”
Sunday morning flood and severe weather update
Saturday night into Sunday morning has been an eventful sequence over the past few hours. Multiple complexes of thunderstorms have impacted most of the state line through the early morning hours. Although not severe these storms have brought heavy rain to the region prompting several flash flood warnings and flood watches.
Mercyhealth Urgent Care-Roscoe increasing to 12 hours a day, up to 24 hours this fall
Mercyhealth Urgent Care-Roscoe is expanding its hours to 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. by mid-July 2024. Therese Michels, Media Relations with Mercyhealth, tells us the new 12-hour schedule will begin "next week" and that by early fall, they intend to be open 24 hours a day. Currently, urgent care services...
City of Peru will host Ollie's Retail Store
Besides a Princeton warehouse, Ollies Bargain Outlet, Inc. will have a retail presence in Peru. Mayor Ken Kolowski confirmed to 103-9 WLPO, that an Ollie's could open on the west end of the 36th street strip mall by year's end. After Princeton got an Ollie's Warehouse, Kolowski went after an Ollie's Retail. Kolowski said it took 18 months of pitching different retail spaces before Ollie's said “yes”:
Red Barn Golf Course posts warning for golfers
ROCKTON, Ill. (WIFR) - Red Barn Golf Course posts a sign at its driving range warning golfers of a new zero-tolerance policy. As of July 12, Red Barn Golf Course issues the statement above for those on the driving range. The “zero tolerance” policy comes after the village of Rockton asked for balls to stop hitting the nearby Summit Condos.
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