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Origin of Independence Day and its traditions
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Fourth of July has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the celebrations go back generations. We celebrate Independence Day because it is the day when our country declared its freedom from British rule. Fourth of July Celebrations usually consist of...
Rochelle veteran creates remarkable patriotic display in his front yard
ROCHELLE, Ill. (WTVO) — 4 years ago, Rochelle veteran Leon Bozek and his family created a permanent display in their front yard to honor fellow veterans. The display gets some extra love on Memorial and Independence Day. “It’s a remembrance of those who have gone before and what they’ve done for us to be where […]
Illinois man dies of injuries after fireworks accident, police say
A LaSalle County man died early Friday morning after sustaining injuries in a fireworks accident. The LaSalle County Sheriff's Office said that at 12:26 a.m., they were called to 3073 East 12th Road in between LaSalle and Ottawa after receiving a report of an incident involving illegal fireworks. A 25-year-old man was found injured at the scene and transported to OSF Healthcare St. Elizabeth Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Kid therapy at Kevin Kisner's mountain home has given Kevin Chappell renewed mindset for John Deere Classic
After digging himself into a hole with an opening-round 75 at the RBC Canadian Open in late May, Kevin Chappell went on to miss the cut, marking the fourth time in his last five PGA Tour starts he’d failed to reach the weekend. These have been trying times for...
Janesville City Council to consider Rotary Botanical Gardens greenhouse proposal
JANESVILLE — The city council will be looking into Rotary Botanical Gardens’ request to build a 2,880-square-foot greenhouse near the existing Horticulture Center. The council will hear more about the proposal Monday. The plan was previously referred to the Plan Commission, which voted unanimously to forward the rezoning request to the City Council with a favorable recommendation at its meeting June 17. Rotary Gardens Interim Director Randy Hughes told The...
Upcoming car shows at Traffic Jams Speed Shop
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — We’re back at Traffic Jams Speed Shop tonight chatting with owner Robert Yonkee about their upcoming car shows and new changes. Robert talks about car shows like the upcoming Pistons and Props at the Janesville Airport on July 20th and the Wrenchlife in Downtown Clinton on July 28th.
Urbana doctor explains the rise in at-risk ZIP codes for lead exposure
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois Department of Public Health is casting a wider net for possible at-risk children when it comes to lead throughout Central Illinois. One Urbana doctor says not to panic, but to be aware of what this means for young children in the areas at risk. As of Monday, IDPH added […]
Craig High School graduate from Ukraine continues journey to higher education
Approximately 780 Janesville students graduated from high school this year with words of encouragement as they began a new journey. One of those students, Anastasia Hryb, needs no instructions on journeys. She has been on a journey most of her classmates will never be on and will continue that journey after graduating from Joseph A. Craig High School. Hryb grew up in Berdiansk, Ukraine. When Russia invaded Ukraine, the city...
Two Years After the Highland Park Shooting, Illinois Senators Continue to Fight for Gun Control
The 2020 Fourth of July Highland Park, Illinois parade shooting had a profound impact, and two years later the incident still very much alive. U.S. Tammy Duckworth and local officials gathered with the community to remember the seven victims, Katie Goldstein, Irina and Kevin McCarthy, Stephen Straus, Jacki Lovi Sundheim, Nicolás Toledo, and Eduardo Uvaldo.
Philo Exchange Bank President named 2024 Banker of the Year
AMELIA ISLAND, FL – During their Salute to Leadership Program at their annual conference, Illinois Bankers Association (IBA) awarded Kevin Rogers, President and CEO of Philo Exchange Bank, with the 2024 Banker of the Year Award. This annual award is the highest honor the IBA bestows on an individual...
Blackhawk Technical College hosting ‘Freedom Summer’ exhibit with Wisconsin Historical Society
JANESVILLE — Blackhawk Technical College is hosting a Wisconsin Historical Society traveling exhibit about the summer of 1964, when thousands of Mississippi citizens, volunteers and civil rights activists challenged segregation and voting laws during what would later be known as “Freedom Summer.” Open to the public, the exhibit, known as “Risking Everything: A Freedom Summer Exhibit for Students,” is in Blackhawk’s Student Success Center at the Central Campus, 6004 S. Highway G, Janesville, and is available for viewing from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through...
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...
Labor Coalition Led by Massachusetts, Illinois, and Seattle Urges DHS to Extend Protection for Noncitizen Workers Amid Investigations
To protect noncitizen workers during investigations into labor violations, new measures are being introduced to strengthen their rights, the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, joined by the offices from Illinois and the Seattle Office of Labor Standards, has formed a coalition with 27 other labor enforcement agencies to petition the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Their request is to extend the Deferred Action Program period for these workers from two years to a minimum of four years, according to a press release from the Massachusetts AG's office.
No wake order lifted for the moment
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. (WTVO) — The no wake order has been lifted as of right now. The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Facebook post said the order has been lifted but tomorrow from 6 p.m. until midnight the order will return. The order will be in effect from the Auburn Street Bridge south to the dam.
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