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PHOTOS: Sinkhole in Machesney Park causes Mitchell Road to close
MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WTVO) — Mitchell Road is closed between Vaughdale Drive and Timbelyne Way currently due to a sinkhole. The Village asked citizens to avoid the area and use alternative routes for safety. The village also said they expect the road to reopen later this evening.
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...
4 fires in 10 hours: Overnight Fourth of July fires under investigation in Rockford
One firefighter suffered a minor injury and two residents were displaced as the Rockford Fire Department responded to four fires in the span of 10 hours early Friday, July 5. What caused the fires remains under investigation. First, firefighters responded to a structure fire call at 4:50 p.m. July 4...
4 Best Ice Cream Shops in Northern Illinois
Are you looking to celebrate the rest of summer with the best ice cream in the area? You're in luck, because the Stateline's Best Ice Cream was just announced!. When I'm not at ZOK, you'll find me over at GDS eating and drinking things. Every month on Good Day Stateline,...
Downtown businesses look forward to the July 4th rush
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Downtown businesses are excited for the crowds that come from celebrating the 4th of July. “I think there’s nothing worse than when you go out to do something and everything’s closed up,” said Maze Books Owner Dave Pederson. “So as a business owner, it makes sense to be here when the […]
Rockford residents got an early start celebrating the 4th of July
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford residents started the 4th of July celebration early with a Patriotic Prayer Breakfast. The breakfast first started in 1984, was held this morning at Beattie Park. Several guest speakers and plenty of patriotic music served as a great start to this historic day for the attendees. Organizers said it is […]
Travel Alert: Streets in Rockford Closing for 4th of July Festivities
Several major streets in and around downtown Rockford will be closed well before the 4th of July Fireworks show on Thursday night, with some closed beginning right after sunrise. According to a press release from the City of Rockford, events begin at 7 am Thursday (7/4) with the Lifescape 4th...
Behind the scenes of Rockford’s Fourth of July fireworks
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Team members were hard at work gearing up for their biggest show of the year, but before they can display it, months of preparation and design took place. Mike Zuzock, a designer from Melrose Pyrotechnics, said the work begins with an idea for the show. He receives the music that will […]
Illinois Sinkhole Causes Road Closures In Machesney Park
After a massive sinkhole opened up on a soccer field in Alton, Illinois, another one popped up in Machesney Park. Hitting way too close to home. Sinkholes are my greatest fear. It always has been ever since that story came out about that guy in Florida who was sleeping and a sinkhole just swallowed him up while he was sleeping. Unbelievable. So terrifying it could really happen to anybody.
Democratic leaders are concerned about President Joe Biden’s campaign
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - On Wednesday afternoon, the nation went into a panic after an inside source of the President shared he is thinking about the possibility of dropping out of the presidential race. After his performance at the first presidential debate of the year, the internet was taken by...
Rebuilding Rockford: Illinois invests $292M in major transportation overhaul
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — On Thursday, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced thirteen major projects aimed at modernizing infrastructure in the Rockford area, including bridge replacements, lane expansions, and road resurfacing. The investment in the “Rebuilding Rockford” program constitutes $292 million in state funding from the Rebuild Illinois capital program, which was passed by the […]
Fourth of July in Rockford: Where to park, view fireworks, follow the parade and more
ROCKFORD — Independence Day activities get an early start today and continue throughout the holiday with a parade, live music and fireworks. This is the 60th year that the nonprofit Rockford Fourth of July Civic Committee has put on the fireworks show for the city. Here’s a breakdown of...
Watch Rockford’s 2024 Celebration of Freedom fireworks display
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Watch a live stream of the “A Celebration of Freedom” Fourth of July fireworks display broadcast direct from downtown Rockford, beginning at 9:30 p.m. The event will be streamed in the player above and broadcast on WTVO-TV. For those who attend the 4th of July event in person, a schedule of […]
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