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Former Ottawa Senators Assistant Coach Bob Jones Remembered for his Courageous Battle with ALS
The Ottawa Senators are mourning the passing of former assistant coach Bob Jones, who lost his battle with ALS after being diagnosed in December 2022. Bob Jones was diagnosed with ALS in December 2022. He spent 21 seasons as an OHL coach. State of Play. Former assistant coach Bob Jones...
Oswego police avert 'catastrophe' by rescuing cat from engine
Oswego Police Department community officers helped to avert what the department calls a "catastrophe" earlier this week after a cat was found in a vehicle's engine compartment. Officers were called after someone heard meowing but couldn't find the source. The cat was extricated from the vehicle and is now safe...
Baby dies in double fatal crash near Cle Elum
CLE ELUM – A 2-year-old child is dead after a single-vehicle crash on I-90 near Cle Elum early Saturday. Troopers report that the crash happened just east of Cle Elum at around 2:34 a.m. Authorities report that 44-year-old Jeffrey White of Kirkland, Illinois was going west on the interstate when he left the roadway, struck an embankment, than the canal wall and landed on his top. Jeffrey and a passenger died at the scene. The deceased passenger was identified as 2-year-old Maelynn White of Kirkland, Illinois. The other passenger injured in the crash is 5-year-old Jackson White of Kirkland, Illinois. The cause of the crash is unknown. Everyone was buckled up.
School District of Janesville to add two new referendum questions to Nov. ballot
JANESVILLE, Wis. -- The School District of Janesville announced Tuesday two additional referendum questions will be added to the ballot for November, after considering community survey feedback.
On the market: This two-bedroom Rockford condo has a jetted tub and a new roof
Address: 5613 Northcliffe, Rockford Property description: This modern minimalist condo with two bedrooms and two bathrooms features a remodeled kitchen with a granite island, under cabinet lighting and a pantry. Custom lighting throughout. The living room has an architectural ceiling over the dining area and a gas fireplace with crystal fire glass tiled to the ceiling. First floor laundry with cabinets. The primary bedroom with walk-in closet has bay windows to the backyard, an en suite bathroom...
Obstacle course run teaches Rockford football team to never quit, no matter what
No cell phones. No electronics of any kind. Camping for 2 ½ days at the Pecatonica Wetlands is not normally a high school football player’s idea of fun. It is at Lutheran, during its annual Camp Courage. “I look forward to it every year — 80 percent to 20 percent,” senior receiver/defensive back David...
Rhythm of the Heart Music Festival could hit record attendance numbers
LOVES PARK, Ill. (WIFR) - It started with a music festival in the city with a heart for its 75th year, and now it’s turned into an annual event that Mayor Greg Jury says could be its biggest attendance yet. Thousands of people, along with bands, 40 vendors and...
Rock Cut State Park closed as authorities search for missing man
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. (WTVO) — Rock Cut State Park remained closed late Saturday as search and rescue efforts continued to find a missing man. The park and Pierce Lake were closed to visitors at around 7 p.m. on Saturday and campers were asked to remain at their campsite. According to the Illinois Department of Natural […]
Positive Reflections launches new empowerment center
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A new program in that offers hair services to young girls who have a harder time affording them, this will be the main project at a new youth empowerment center in Rockford. The center will be located at 730 N Church St. in Rockford. The empowerment...
Festival To Celebrate Famous Illinois Movie Is Back
Illinois cinema fans are excited to celebrate one of the most famous movies ever filmed in our state. One of my favorite movies of all time was filmed right here in Illinois. It's the "Blues Brothers." My dad introduced it to me when I was younger and we watched it all the time. So much so, that my mom recorded over a copy we had on a VHS tape.
Person dies from fall at Starved Rock State Park: Illinois DNR
One person died from a fall on Saturday at Illinois Canyon inside Starved Rock State Park in LaSalle County, authorities said. One person sustained fatal injuries in a fall at around 4:30 p.m., according to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. The circumstances surrounding the fall remained unclear Saturday evening.
McDonald's owners surprise crew member with special award
MILAN, Ill. — It's a special day for the Milan McDonald's as one of their crew members is receiving an award. Nate Coleman has worked on the front lines at this McDonald's store for three years and strives every shift to bring a smile to people's faces. "This really...
27-year-old motorcyclist killed in Rockford crash Saturday morning
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A 27-year-old motorcyclist has died and a female passenger has been hospitalized after a crash early Saturday morning. According to the Rockford Police Department, around 4:40 a.m., officers said a car and a motorcycle had collided in the 5800 block of E. State Street, near Valli Produce. Five hours later, police […]
Rockford police report ‘unfound bomb threat’ at Woodman’s Markets
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Residents report a large police presence outside of Woodman’s on McFarland Road Saturday afternoon. According to police, an “unfound bomb threat” was called from the market. Customers were evacuated from the store for a short period of time. Woodman’s is now open.
Sunday will end our wonderful weather streak as rain returns to the Rockford region
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - If you have been a fan of our wonderfully sunny weather, I have some bad news for you. Clouds will slowly start to make their way back into the stateline this evening as we will turn mostly cloudy with lows in the upper 60s. As we head into the morning hours, we will start to see the first of the many rain chances make their way into the stateline.
Dogs walk Rockford University’s campus during Dog Days of Summer
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Rockford University holds its second annual Dog Days of Summer event to welcome back Alumni and enjoy an early morning stroll. On Saturday, an estimated 40 dogs and their owners visited the Nelson Alumni Center, 5050 E. State Street, to enjoy the weekend weather and stay active. Event guests could pick up trail maps, grab goodies from that The Canine Crunchery and learn about the non-profit Canine Companions.
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