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New Dollar Store Experience Opens in Rockford, Illinois
Have you ever seen a sign for a DG Market and wondered how it differs from a normal Dollar General store? Rockford, Illinois shoppers can now find out first-hand. Do you find it strange that every small town or village throughout Illinois and beyond seems to have its own Dollar General store? Have you ever wondered how these stores stay open with such a small customer base to service? Well, I'm here to tell you it's all about convenience!
Open Letter To The Absolute Worst People in Rockford
I was out on a walk this weekend, enjoying my time in the sun. Getting some fresh air, and came across something that I see WAY too often in Rockford. We all have personal things that really make us mad: people who hog the left lane, people who don't let you merge when you're turning signal is on and they have room to move over, etc.
City offers $200 reward to catch reckless ATV, dirt bike riders in Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — In an effort to address illegal ATVs and dirt bikes causing a nuisance on city streets, the City of Rockford will offer a $200 reward to anyone who calls in a tip that leads to a citation or confiscation. “This past weekend, I had the opportunity to see some of these […]
Local UAW 1268 reacts to Biden dropping out of race
BELVIDERE, Ill. (WIFR) - The future of Belvidere’s electric vehicle plant enters unchartered territory following President Joe Biden’s departure from the race. Local UAW 1268 President Matt Frantzen says he’s not surprised Biden dropped out, but he’s disappointed by the decision. Biden played a key role in re-opening the Stellantis plant as a manufacturer of electric vehicle parts. Most recently, the Biden administration secured more than $334 million from the Department of Energy to support the shift to EVs. This move is expected to restore nearly 1500 UAW jobs to the city of murals.
Community responds to abandoned dogs in Belvidere
BELVIDERE, Ill. (WTVO) — Over 54 dogs were abandoned and rescued last week at Hammertime Unleashed Dog Park and community members stepped up to help those who are now responsible. After a local dog-walker mistook the dogs for foxes, Boone County Animal Services got a call from the Sheriff’s Department about the abandonment. It was […]
Illinois Fair Searching For Parent-Child Look-A-Like Contestants
If you think you look just like your mom or dad, you might want to enter this Look-A-Like contest at the Boone County Fair this August. I love these types of contests. I wish I could enter a Look-A-Like contest with my mom or dad, but I actually looked adopted - straight up don't resemble either of my parents. Okay, that's a lie. People say I look like my mom with my dad's complexion, but I couldn't pass as my mom's doppelgänger. That'd be cool, though!
Reconsideration of proposal for the old Kmart gets shut down, Rockford aldermen in disagreement
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — After voting two weeks ago against the redevelopment proposal for the old Kmart on East State Street, the Rockford aldermen were asked to reconsider, and that stirred up a heated conversation. In June, Rockford aldermen rejected a plan to turn the former Kmart on E. State Street into a self-storage facility. […]
Securely Shred Your Documents at a Free Shred Truck
Delaina Zellers and Tasha Wendorf invite everyone to German American State Bank’s upcoming Shred Truck event. The free event is meant to prevent the community from becoming victims of fraud. At the event, you’ll be able to securely shred sensitive documents for free. The first session takes place on Wednesday, August 7th from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at New Life Bible Church. The second session will be held on Saturday, August 10th fom 8:00 AM to noon. information on the event, you can head to https://www.facebook.com/events/504966355209742. If you’d like tips on how to prevent fraud, head to https://www.germanamericanstatebank.com/.
Illinois’ Operation Fallen Flags Properly Retires U.S. Flags
The members of "Operation Fallen Flag" with the help of the "Glory Truck" assist Rockford, Illinois area residents in properly retiring their American flags. Operation Fallen Flags And The Glory Truck In Illinois. I will go out of my way to support certain types of benefits. Right there around the...
Rockford conducting ‘traffic safety’ survey, seeks public input
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The City of Rockford is asking residents to provide feedback on traffic safety, as part of a process to obtain Federal assistance to reduce roadway fatalities and injuries. Data gathered from the survey, funded by the US Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All program, will be used to […]
Senator speaks after alleged threat against state rep
An Illinois state senator is thanking law enforcement after a DeKalb man was arrested for an alleged assassination threat against a member of the Illinois House. The alleged threat against state Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, came just days after the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania on July 13.
Illinois’ Most Adorable TV Weather Team Hits the Movie Theater to See ‘Twisters’
When was the last time your entire work team went to the movies together? Rockford's Eyewitness News First Warn Weather Team hit the road to the movies together on 'Twisters' opening day. We're living in pretty angry online times. Sure there's a cute baby batting her eyelashes here and there,...
Mosquito spraying in Loves Park to occur overnight Tuesday
LOVES PARK, Ill. (WTVO) — The City of Loves Park says outdoor spraying to prevent mosquito population growth will take place in the overnight hours beginning Tuesday night. The city has partnered with Clarke Outdoor Spraying for the operation, which will begin after 10 p.m. A truck-mounted sprayer will distribute an ultra-low volume spray meant […]
Babies R Us will open 11 Illinois stores, including one in Rockford
Kohl’s department store in Rockford will be one of the retail chain's 11 locations in Illinois to add a Babies 'R' Us franchise. Kohl's recently announced that the first Babies 'R' Us shops will open next month and will continue opening through the fall. The 11 Illinois store openings are part of a campaign to add Babies 'R' Us franchises to 200 Kohl’s locations nationwide.
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