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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...
Rockford Fire Department gets ready for the July 4th
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Fire was ready to go as it was all hands on deck keeping the community safe this 4th of July. “[From] what I understand, [from] about 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., there’ll be some extra manpower downtown,” said Rockford Fire Department Lieutenant Alan Granite. There is extra staffing downtown for […]
How a New Law Could Change the World of Child Influencers
A revolutionary new piece of state legislation protecting child influencers is now in effect in Illinois, ensuring that children under the age of 16 will be compensated for appearing in their parents’ social media content. How Europe's Conspiracy Influencers Went From Covid-19 to the Climate On July 1, the state of Illinois officially enacted an amendment to its existing Child Labor Law, which specifically states that children under the age of 16 are entitled to a share of the revenue from their adult guardians’ vlogging content, defined in the bill as “content shared on an online platform in exchange for...
Downtown businesses look forward to the July 4th rush
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Downtown businesses are excited for the crowds that come from celebrating the 4th of July. “I think there’s nothing worse than when you go out to do something and everything’s closed up,” said Maze Books Owner Dave Pederson. “So as a business owner, it makes sense to be here when the […]
Illinois Residents Getting Sick Because of a Dangerous Parasite
If you've been feeling sick over the past couple of months, it may be due to a parasite that typically causes more illnesses in the summer months. According to the Centers for Disease Control, they're investigating an "outbreak linked to a food source" which causes a diarrheal illness reportedly due to a parasite called Cyclospora cayetanensis, or cyclosporiasis.
US Marshals Desperately Chasing These Violent Illinois Fugitives
You know that a crime is serious once the US Marshals get involved. There are many fugitives in Illinois now that are on the radar of this elite law enforcement organization and they are urgently working to chase them down as soon as possible. If you're not familiar, the US...
Wicked movie coming earlier than expected
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — Kicking things off tonight, The Wicked movie announced that we will be able to see it sooner than we thought!. The film was originally set to premiere on November 27, but now it is officially moving to Friday, November 22. Wicked Part Two is also expected to premiere on November 26, 2025.
Chicago Woman Wins $1 Million Jackpot From The Illinois Lottery
That's one way to start off the month of July and the celebration of the Illinois Lottery's 50th anniversary. A woman from the Chicago suburbs is now $1 million richer after scoring the jackpot prize from the Illinois Lottery's newest scratch-off ticket. The Illinois Lottery is celebrating its 50th anniversary in July, and they’re kicking off the huge milestone with fun new ways to win this summer. To celebrate 50 years of playing, winning, and giving back to good causes, the Illinois Lottery is rolling out several exciting promotions, sweepstakes, and a new game that made this woman a huge winner.
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