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When One Illinois Twister Caused Nearly $1 Billion Dollars Damage
The were so many odd things about that day in 2013. First, it was a November tornado which is somewhat rare. Second, it was part of an unprecedented outbreak that caused almost unheard of amounts of damage in Illinois that totaled nearly $1 billion dollars when it finally lifted back into the clouds.
Illinois Blood Bank Urgently Needs Donors NOW to Save Lives
The Rock River Valley Blood Center in Rockford, Illinois is in dire need of your help. Are you willing to answer the call?. Summer is typically a tough season for blood banks across Illinois. People are just too busy to think about donating lifesaving blood, but with the holiday weekend ahead, low donation numbers could have dire consequences.
Health officials in Ill., Wis. report 3 West Nile virus deaths
Two people in eastern Wisconsin and one person in northeastern Illinois have died of West Nile virus, according to health officials.A third person in Wisconsin also has been hospitalized because of the mosquito-borne illness, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services said Thursday in a release.That state's cases involve residents of Outagamie, Fond du Lac and Brown counties.In Lake County, Illinois, three people tested positive for the virus over the past seven days, the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center said Thursday in a release.One of the victims experienced symptom onset in mid-August and died shortly thereafter.West Nile virus...
Illinois Among the Least Hard-Working States in America, New Study Reveals
Most of us would agree that hard work has been a crucial quality throughout the history of America, and the numbers suggest that working hard is still very much an American thing today. We put in more hours at our jobs than several other industrialized countries. The average U.S. worker...
Old Farmer’s Almanac Predicts Hot Winter for Missouri & Illinois?
I will believe this when I see it actually happen. There are reports that the Old Farmer's Almanac is predicting a warm and dry winter for both Missouri and Illinois. Let's dig in and see if that really is true. I went directly to the source and can confirm that...
Deadly Boar’s Head Deli Meat Outbreak Leads to Nine Deaths
A deadly Boar's Head deli meat outbreak of listeria has been connected to the death of nine people. According to CBS, the U.S. Department of Agriculture found dozens of violations at a specific Boar's Head plant in Virginia that has now been linked to a nationwide recall as well as illness.
Mosaic Film Festival returns to Rockford with local, international films to be screened
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The 2024 Mosaic Film Festival will spotlight short films from regional and international filmmakers. The 17th annual event will take place from September 13th to 15th at the Rockford Public Library’s Nordloff Center, at 118 N Main Street. The festival said it received hundreds of submissions from 75 countries. Screenings include […]
Chicago’s Urban Sprawl Leads Illinois Corn Growers to Start a Whole New Business Making Whiskey
For Jim and Jamie Walter, a father and son growing mostly corn and soybeans on a fifth-generation farm near DeKalb, Illinois, deciding to create a side business was a no-brainer. Due to Chicago’s urban sprawl, available land was becoming scarce, and they needed to find a way to support their operation.
Santa’s Workshop seeks volunteers to prepare for Stroll on State
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Santa’s Workshop opens September 17 for volunteers to begin preparations for Stroll on State. Job tasks change weekly and could include checking and repairing string-lit trees, painting gift boxes and decorations, making bows, organizing ornaments and more. No experience is necessary. Santa’s Workshop, 310 Winnebago...
Women's Soccer Nets First Home Win.
Rockford, IL: Golden Eagles Women's Soccer scored five goals in a controlled performance for the first win of the season. #17 Isabelle Rivera and #25 Jocelyn Harms both had doubles to lead the attack. The Golden Eagles went behind on a NIACC penalty kick in transition against the run of play. Goalkeeper #99 Natizy Garcia got a finger to it but could not keep it out. #27 Abigail Carlson evened up the score on a #10 Emma Ambrose corner that was headed down by #25 Jocelyn Harms and hammered into the top of the net by Carlson. The second goal came from an attacking transition where #27 Abigail Carlson picked out #17 Isabelle Rivera as she ran in behind the NIACC defense and slotted home the game winner. #5 Makenna Brown picked out a wonderful reverse ball to a slashing #17 Isabelle Rivera run and composed finish to extend the league before NIACC pulled on back from a corner with seconds left in the half.
Over 100 Corvettes stopped in Rochelle Tuesday on journey to National Corvette Museum
ROCHELLE — On Tuesday morning, over 100 Chevrolet Corvettes stopped in Rochelle at the Petro Travel Plaza. The Corvettes made up the North Central Corvette Caravan, combining the states of Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, Colorado, Nebraska, as well as Central Canada. The journey continued the rest of Tuesday and Wednesday as Corvettes from all over the United States made their way to the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky to celebrate its 30th anniversary. The caravan also made stops in Rochelle in 2014 and 2019, Caravan Captain Ed Saari said. The journey is done every five years.
Here’s where The Sandwich Factory is nesting for the grand opening of its food truck
MACHESNEY PARK — A sandwich shop that was a local staple for more than four decades makes its return this weekend with its new iteration as a food truck. The Sandwich Factory announced on Thursday night that its grand opening will be from 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. Saturday in front of Benny’s @ Nest, 8790 N. Second St., on the former Machesney Park Mall property. The food truck owners want to be a late night, post-bar spot for a bite to eat.
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