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Public record for July 5, 2024
Rock County Felony arrests All of those listed below have since their arrest been formally charged with a felony (or felonies). FREYA GRAF, 48, of Janesville, retail theft, May 26, 2800 block North Lexington Drive, Janesville. VADIM VACARCIUC, 51, of Illinois, improperly used credit card scanning device, May 27, 1900 block Humes Road, Janesville. SAMUEL FABIAN, 34, of Evansville, manufacture or deliver THC, May 30, 600 block Windsor Lane, Evansville.
Rockford residents struggle to find a work-life balance
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Demands at home and at work can take a toll on an individual’s physical and mental health. Experts say finding a good balance between home and work life can be hard. According to Business Insider, Illinois is one of the worst states for work life balance.
Belvidere North grad Braeden Brown eyes new challenge at Illinois State as decathlete
Belvidere North grad Braeden Brown has always prided himself on his versatility. Whether it be his ability to stand out in all three seasons — on the golf team in the fall, on the basketball court in the winter and on the track and field team in the spring — or just his wide range of skills in track and field alone, he's always been considered to have range.
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...
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...
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.
SPARK! Somnium Camp ignites creativity among Rockford’s youth
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - As summer heats up, so does the creative energy at the Rockford Area Arts Council’s SPARK! Somnium camp, now in its third year. The innovative camp is not just a haven for high school students interested in the arts—it’s a transformative experience where creativity knows no bounds.
97ZOK’s Office & Prize Pickup Hours 2024
We wanted to update you on our 2024 office and prize pickup hours at 97ZOK. Our front desk is open daily Tuesday - Friday, 9AM to 4:30PM. We are closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays. Subject to change. Holiday hours vary. Our station is located at 3901 Brendenwood Road in...
Shower and storm chances Friday for the Rockford region
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - This afternoon will feature a bit of cloud cover as well as scattered shower and thunderstorm chances. This won’t be an all day wash out and many of us will stay completely dry. However, the chances are there so it’s not a bad idea to have the umbrella on standby. Highs today are in the mid-70s.
New Ranking Says Illinois Not Missouri a Best Off-the-Grid State
I consider this a major upset. For years, Missouri has been considered one of the best states to live off-the-grid. No more. A new ranking claims it's Illinois that's one of the best places to live away from civilization and no longer the Show Me State. This brand new off-the-grid...
Low-income immigrants over 42 may need to renew their health insurance
If you qualify for either of two Illinois programs designed to give health insurance to low-income immigrant adults, you may need to renew your coverage — or risk losing your benefits with no way to get them back. Members of the state’s Health Benefits for Immigrant Adults/Seniors programs will...
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