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Rattlers Take Down Sky Carp in Extra Innings
Luis Lara drove in two runs with a double in the top of the tenth inning to give the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers a 3-1 lead against the Beloit Sky Carp on Thursday night at ABC Supply Stadium. That hit, Lara’s third of the game, was enough to push Wisconsin to a 3-2 victory over the Sky Carp.
Public record for July 26, 2024
Rock County Felony arrests All of those listed below have since their arrest been formally charged with a felony (or felonies). ANTHONY GREEN, 37, of Beloit, physical abuse of an elderly person, June 7, 1900 block of Lafayette Street, Janesville. MICKAI WORTHAM, 17, of Janesville, 1st degree recklessly endangering safety, June 14, 100 block of West Holmes Street, Janesville. DRAKE DYKEMAN, 42, of Beloit, battery or threat to judge, prosecutor, or law enforcement officer, June 16, Riverside Drive, Janesville.
Big Lots closing up to 40 stores across the US—including these 3 Illinois locations
We now know which locations Big Lots will be closing across Illinois. Big Lots, the Ohio-based retail discount chain announced on July 10 the company’s plans to close up to 40 locations across the country this year, due to financial challenges the brand is facing in a post-Covid market.
WNBA, Team USA Superstar Reveals Why She Didn't Want to Play With Chicago Sky, Angel Reese
Before the 2024 WNBA Draft, the Chicago Sky were predicted by multiple analysts to finish in last place in the league standings. Yet, 25 games into their 2024 campaign, the Sky are 10-14 and would make the playoffs if the season ended today. Yet, while the Sky had a great 2024 Draft and have ...
Families howl with glee at Puppy Pals Live show at Discovery Center
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Hundreds of guests hoot and howl at the Discovery Center’s newest Family Fridays feature. During the Discovery Center’s Puppy Pals Live event on July 26, guests observed talented su-paw-stars perform three shows inside the Discovery Center Museum, 711 N. Main Street. Puppy Pals Live, as seen on America Got Talent in 2020, is a comedic stunt dog show featuring adopted and rescued dogs that perform stunts and comical tricks.
IL FOP: Sean Grayson fired ‘without just cause’, files grievance
SANGAMON COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council filed a grievance saying the deputy that shot Sonya Massey in the face was terminated “without just cause.” Sean Grayson shot 36-year-old Sonya Massey in the head while responding to a call at her home. Grayson was charged with first-degree murder earlier this month. […]
Sunshine, comfortable temperatures to continue Friday
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - For the first time since Sunday, we got through and entire day and an entire night without a single raindrop. Instead, the Stateline was treated to an abundance of sunshine, and temperatures could not have possibly been more pleasant. If you didn’t get a chance to...
Accused Rockford spree killer awaits blood test to show if he smoked ‘laced’ weed before attacks
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) – Christian Soto, the man who told police he smoked laced marijuana before allegedly going on a killing spree earlier this year is awaiting the results of a blood test to determine if there were drugs in his system at the time of the attacks. According to police reports, Soto, 22, detailed […]
Rockford police hold block party in neighborhood impacted by March 27 attacks
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Rockford Police Department mingles with residents at a special block party in the Holmes and Cleveland neighborhood. The party is designed to help neighbors meet one another, along with the officers who protect their community. Officers played games with residents and enjoyed refreshments like hotdogs and popcorn.
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. […]
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