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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!
Illinois quick hits: Flood clean kits available; unclaimed property auction
Flood clean kits available Residents of Nashville, Illinois, will be able to collect cleanup kits from the American Red Cross this week to help with flooding recovery efforts. Last week, multiple inches of rain fell, leading to flash flooding in Nashville and the surrounding area. Local emergency officials warned of an imminent dam failure and evacuated over 200 residents. ...
Gun goes off during fight after DeKalb County man finds girlfriend with another man
CORTLAND, Ill. (WTVO) — A Cortland man came home from a business trip to find his girlfriend with another man, according to police, and a gun went off as he was battering the victim with it. According to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, Deangelo Flynn, 23, returned to an apartment in the 200 block of […]
Animal cruelty investigation leads to arrest in DeKalb County
SANDWICH, Ill. (WTVO) — After receiving complaints of foul smells emanating from a property in rural Sandwich, the Illinois Department of Agriculture conducted an investigation over the course of several months and discovered neglected and dead animals. According to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, authorities were drawn to the 17000 block of Wagner Road where […]
Raising an Olympian: Former Rock Island track star Courtney Lindsey’s mom shares his journey
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Former Rock Island track star Courtney Lindsey will be competing at the Olympics in Paris and his mom has been right by his side. Lindsey’s mom, Larondia Vesey says his love for running didn’t come at a young age, but once he discovered it, the rest was history.
Swansea’s Rep. Hoffman’s Initiatives To Curb Catalytic Converter Theft, Strengthen Move Over Laws, Signed By Governor
– A pair of initiatives led by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, and the Illinois Secretary of State were signed into law Friday, July 19, 2024, strengthening the state’s move over “Scott’s Law” zones and bringing increased scrutiny to catalytic converter transactions in order to reduce their theft.
Election integrity efforts underway as IL early voting begins in two months
(The Center Square) – With early voting for the Nov. 5 election beginning in just over two months in Illinois, the political parties are putting out their election integrity teams. Early voting in Illinois begins 40 days before the November election in Illinois, or around Sept. 26. Former Illinois GOP Chairman Don Tracy said Illinois voting needs reforms. “You know it used to be we had election day, now we...
A few scattered showers today
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Partly cloudy today with highs in the upper 70′s We could go on to see a few scattered showers. Clearing tonight with lows in the mid to upper 50′s. Plenty of sunshine tomorrow through Saturday with highs in the 80′s. Upper 80′s on Sunday with a chance for showers and thunderstorms by afternoon.
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 […]
Rock Island-Milan School Board approves hire of Deputy Superintendent
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) - The Rock Island-Milan School Board voted on the hire of Jeffrey Dase for the position of Deputy Superintendent Tuesday evening. After a lengthy discussion, the school board voted in favor of Dase’s hire with five “yes” and two “no” votes. Dase will now serve in the newly created position as deputy superintendent for the Rock Island-Milan School District.
Chicago Fire Looking for 20 and 30 Something Paid Extras for Fun Club Scene
Are you a fun college student... or can you play one on TV? Not only are you in for a fun day at a Chicago club, but you'll get paid too. Way back in 1994, I was an extra in a movie. It was the remake of 'Miracle on 34th Street,' and I really don't remember too much about it. I know I had to borrow someone's navy blue pea coat, and I know that the original shoot was rescheduled because rain, so I got an extra $25 on my paycheck.
Bears Boost Illinois Girls Flag Football with Halas Hall Event
The Chicago Bears welcomed five new Illinois high school girls flag football programs to Halas Hall, providing jerseys to kickstart their inaugural seasons after the sport was sanctioned by the Illinois High School Association. Coach Matt Eberflus emphasized the importance of growing the game and supporting girls' involvement in football. The Bears have been pivotal in driving the sport's growth in Illinois, maintaining close support for the teams.
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