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Movies you forgot were set on the Fourth of July
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Looking for the perfect movie to pair up with your Fourth of July celebrations? We’ve compiled a list of some less obvious films that aren’t necessarily patriotic, but take place on the holiday. There are plenty of patriotic films that are the usual go-tos for a holiday watch, including Top Gun […]
Nygren Wetland fundraiser is for the birds
Natural Land Institute presents “Party on the Prairie is for the BIRDS!” as a fundraiser for the Carl & Myrna Nygren Wetland Preserve. This outdoor summer gala will be held at the preserve itself, 3190 W. Rockton Rd., Rockton, IL on Saturday, July 20, 2024 from 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Illinois is one of three states that still bans most fireworks
(The Center Square) – The residents of 47 states will be able to celebrate around Independence Day with fireworks, but that’s still not the case in Illinois. Since 1942, the Illinois Pyrotechnic Use Act has prohibited residents from buying and using fireworks other than novelty items like handheld sparklers. There has been a push to allow ground sparklers, which Matt Murphy with Mac Strategies said would keep Illinoisans from buying...
‘Illinois Toll way' texts claiming to be about unpaid tolls are likely a scam. What to look for
Did you receive a text from the "Illinois Toll way" about an unpaid toll? You might want to pay close attention. Over the Fourth of July holiday week, several residents reported receiving a text message about an unpaid toll. "Our records indicate that your vehicle has an unpaid toll invoice,"...
Walmart told their receipt defense is not OK after shopper says he fell for ‘bait and switch’ tactic and was overcharged
AS Walmart is set to again face a lawsuit claiming the retailer misled shoppers about prices, a court has ruled that the company cannot use a defense involving printed receipts. The class action lawsuit, lead by plaintiff Yoram Kahn, has accused Walmart of overcharging shoppers with “bait and switch” tactics by having some prices listed […]
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 […]
Lifescape Run/Walk draws 700 runners to downtown Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Nearly 700 people participated in the annual 4th of July Classic Run/Walk for Lifescape Community Services. The races included an 8K run, a 2-mile run, and a Family Fun Walk, and began and finished on Madison Street near the Rockford Trolley Station. Free t-shirts and other giveaways, like medals, cash prizes, […]
Can You Travel Through Illinois Airports With Pot In Luggage?
Recreational marijuana is legal in Illinois but can you carry it in your luggage while traveling through an airport in our state?. Can You Travel With Cannabis In Your Luggage Through An Illinois Airport?. Recreational marijuana has been legal in Illinois since January 1st, 2020. It has been a very...
Ameren Illinois team recognized by AGA with research and innovation award
A three-member team at Ameren Illinois recently received national recognition from the American Gas Association (AGA) for developing a process that uses customer gas usage data to proactively identify natural gas leaks at customers’ residences. ... Read More » The post Ameren Illinois team recognized by AGA with research and innovation award appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Help Find Illinois Kids that Mysteriously Vanished in June
Life is complicated and the sad reality is that children go missing every day in America for a variety of reasons. Illinois is not immune to this problem. Do you have information that could lead to the location of many Illinois children that mysteriously vanished in June of this year?
Where and when is Rockford’s Alpine-Kiwanis Brat Days this year?
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The 2024 Kiwanis Brat Days are coming up, and here is all you need to know before the event. The Alpine Kiwanis Club will have the event on Friday, July 12th from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturday, July 13th from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. They will be at both the CherryVale Mall […]
Lex’irriaz: Woman-owned food truck brings birria and karaoke to Janesville
JANESVILLE — Through perseverance and passion, Alexis Riemer of Janesville has made her dream of owning a food truck a reality. Lex’irriaz is a woman-owned and operated karaoke birria food truck that serves Janesville, Beloit and surrounding areas. “I never would have thought my career would have been with food,” Riemer said. Initially wanting to...
Mr. Adams Sets Off Fourth of July Fireworks with Grand Slam
Luke Adams cracked his second grand slam home run of the season for the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers to send the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers to a 9-0 victory over the Beloit Sky Carp on Thursday night in front of 4,936 fans at Neuroscience Group Field. Jadher Areinamo wasted no time in...
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