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Scherer-Backed Carbon Capture Law Readies Illinois to Grow New Cutting-Edge Jobs
Commentary: A new law passed by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, will help position Central Illinois communities to take advantage of cutting edge, job-creating technology. The law, signed by Gov. Pritzker at Richland Community College on Thursday in Decatur, enabling underground storage of carbon dioxide in Illinois—a process known as carbon capture and sequestration (CSS).
Local filmmakers bring Central Illinois to movie screens
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Central Illinois is working towards its Hollywood moment. One Danville filmmaker is ready to share his movie that features local actors and locations. He said they created this film independently and the mission was to keep it within the community. Chris Hightower is the co-producer and lead actor of the movie […]
Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger Endorses Conor O'Callaghan
PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 24, 2024-- Former Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger, who served on the January 6th committee, has endorsed Conor O’Callghan in the AZ-01 race to defeat David Schweikert. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240724307963/en/ Former U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger endorses Conor O’Callaghan (Graphic: Business Wire)
Local students named Distinguished Scholars at Rockford University for Spring 2024
At Rockford University, more than two dozen students from Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit received academic honors for the Spring 2024 semester. Of that number, 24 were named Distinguished Scholars, earning at least a 3.75 as full-time students with no grades below "C" and having completed all requirements for the semester.
OPRF switches gears after Illinois requires ACT exam for graduation
With an official switch back to the ACT exam, Oak Park and River Forest High School District 209 will be looking to bring in services to help students prepare for the college readiness assessment. “We have outside agencies that will come in and provide ACT support or test prep, just...
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 […]
Rockford F.I.R.E athletes prepare for the Junior Olympics in North Carolina
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — Some local youngsters are gearing up for one very big track & field meet. 35 members of the Rockford F.I.R.E. AAU team. They’ll be participating in the AAU Junior Olympics later this week and next week in Greensboro, North Carolina. They qualified at a regional qualifier last month at Northern Illinois […]
Harlem Graduate Ary Purifoy gearing up for first season with NIU Soccer
DEKALB, Ill. (WIFR) - Ary Purifoy, a 2020 Harlem Graduate, is heading back to the pitch in the stateline. The Oklahoma State goalie is transferring to NIU after nice appearances and three starts with the Cowgirls. The last time Purifoy was playing soccer in the area, it was with the Eclipse Club in her high school days.
Tincaps fall 5-4 at Dayton; losing streak now at 5 games
The Fort Wayne Tincaps dropped their fifth consecutive game Wednesday night on the road as the Dayton Dragons prevailed 5-4. Fort Wayne has yet to win a game since resuming play after the MLB All Star break. The last place Tincaps are now 9-17 for the second half of the season.
Voices of Inspiration food bank seeks community help for fundraising
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A local food pantry that serves thousands of people each year may be forced to close its current location if it can’t raise enough money soon. Voices of Inspiration has served Northwest Rockford since 2018 and Jeff West, a 2 year volunteer says they need people and money.
Is customer service at Rockford drive-thrus on the decline?
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) – Wednesday is National Drive-Thru Day, a day to recognize a service Americans have been taking advantage of since the 1930s. The question of the day Wednesday was whether the level of service at drive-thru lanes is on the decline. Rockford-area customers and fast-food workers are a bit divided on the issue. […]
TinCaps can’t hold on after early lead against Dayton
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Fort Wayne scored three runs in the top of the first inning, but the TinCaps couldn’t finish off a victory as Mike Daly’s team fell to the Dayton Dragons for the second night in a row. TinCaps starter Enmanuel Pinales gave up five earned runs in five inning as Fort […]
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