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25 Illinois Red Lobsters May Have Just Been Saved from Bankruptcy
The report of Red Lobster's demise may have been a bit premature after all. It appears that 25 Illinois locations may have just been saved from bankruptcy thanks to a sale in the 11th hour. According to Scrape Hero and Red Lobster's official site, there are currently 25 restaurants in...
‘A great place to grow and learn’: Off-season robotics competition brings 33 teams to Rockford
WINNEBAGO — Hundreds of designers, builders, programmers, drivers and other budding roboticists will compete this weekend in an event that blends sports and technology. The annual Rock River Robotics Off-season Competition on Saturday will bring 33 teams from five states to Rock Valley College. The event, now in its...
Great weather expected to end the week
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) -We’ve seen a good mix of sunshine and some fair weather clouds, and that is set to continue throughout the afternoon. Highs today will top out near 80 degrees making for a fantastic day to get outside or have your windows open. As we head overnight...
A rise in domestic violence deaths spurs call for action for Karina’s Bill
(WIFR) - Lawmakers all over Illinois speak out against the rising number of domestic violence deaths, calling to pass a bill that would keep guns out of the hands of alleged abusers. In 2023, Karina Gonzalez and her daughter were shot and killed by her husband in their home, weeks...
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 […]
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 woman shares story, tips for Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A Black Rockford native and author shares her journey with helping others as part of Minority Mental Health Month. Jeanette Towns graduated from Rockford East in 1980, and she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 1995. In 2004, years after the diagnosis, she began treatment. Now,...
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.
Four NIU Men’s Golfers Named Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars
DeKALB, IL – The Northern Illinois University men's golf team had four student-athletes named 2023-24 NCAA Division I Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars on Thursday, as announced by the Golf Coaches Association of America. Zach Place (Roselle, Ill.) and Ben Sluzas (Lockport, Ill.) earned the honor for the second consecutive...
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 […]
STANDOFF: Large police presence on 31st Street
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford PD said they responded to the 1100 block of 31st Street because of a standoff on Wednesday via X. Officers used de-escalation strategies and negotiated a peaceful surrender, according to the X post. Authorities ask the community to avoid the area until they can finish their investigation.
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