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Several pets rescued from burning duplex on Rockford’s 6th Street
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Four dogs and three cats were rescued from a fire in a two-family duplex Tuesday morning. No residents were injured in the blaze, which started in a garage in the 1100 block of S. 6th Street around 7:35 a.m., according to Rockford Fire District Chief Slade Berry. According to officials, a […]
Rockford magazine promotes local business, health and wealth
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) – Whether it’s building wealth or personal wellness, a magazine published by a Rockford entrepreneur is helping stateline residents get connected to valuable services and information. “The publication is more so for the community to give them the resources that a lot of people don’t know about or haven’t tapped into,” said […]
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...
Outdoor Concert To Benefit Family Peace Center In Rockford
Summer outdoor concerts are always the best way to see your favorite bands and this show is also benefiting an amazing cause. Miles Nielson Concert To Benefit Family Peace Center In Rockford. I know there are plenty of people that live in the Rockford area that like to bag on...
Undocumented Illinois residents can now get standard driver's licenses
Under provisions of a new law, undocumented residents in Illinois are now eligible to receive four-year driver’s licenses. According to HB 3882, which went into effect July 1, those residents can now receive standard licenses and identification cards instead of the previously issued Temporary Visitor’s Driver’s License.
Rockford native who learned from Michelin-star chefs returns home to lead Crave’s kitchen
ROCKFORD — A Rockford native who has spent the past dozen years working with some of the country’s most celebrated chefs in Chicago is returning home to take on the role of executive chef at the future Crave kitchen and cocktails. Miguel Mora will lead the kitchen at...
Otters’ Gaudreau signs one-year deal with Rockford IceHogs
ERIE, PA (WJET)–Former Erie Otters goaltender Ben Gaudreau is taking his talents to the American Hockey League. Gaudreau signed a one-year contract with the Rockford IceHogs on Monday. “Something you kind of dream of as a kid is getting that first contract so I think the main thing is, it’s a foot in the […]
Pritzker Signs Bill to Increase Party Power in Primary Elections
Changes to primary election fundraising, the electoral college and the state’s voter registration database are now law after Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a wide-ranging bill on Monday. The legislation, containing several unrelated election measures, passed near the end of the legislature’s spring session on a vote of 68-38 in...
Fourth of July events to attend in Central Illinois
(25News Now) - Independence Day is right around the corner, and 25 News is highlighting some of the biggest events happening in the area. 4th of July Sky Concert at Miller Park in Bloomington and Fairview Park in Normal. Not seeing a Fourth of July event in this story? Email...
Pritzker says he still supports Biden after poor debate performance; some Democrats express concern
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker was on the national stage Tuesday night, telling CNN's Kaitlan Collins he still supports President Joe Biden despite his poor debate performance last week."I think that there's a healthy discussion going on within the Democratic Party," Pritzker said. "We tolerate dissent, and we think it's good for democracy to have this conversation. And, you know, for, for me anyway, my word is my bond. You know, I honor my commitments. Joe Biden is going to be our nominee, unless he decides otherwise."ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe president has been facing mounting...
Nearly 150 new Illinois ZIP codes added to high-risk lead testing list
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Starting this month, 1-, 2- and 3-year-old children living in nearly 150 communities in Illinois will need their blood screened for lead, a test that wasn't previously required in those parts of the state.The Illinois Department of Public Health announced an expanded list of high-risk ZIP codes this year, including more than a dozen in Cook County, increasing mandatory testing for lead exposure of children who live within those areas. A total of nearly 1,200 ZIP codes in Illinois now are considered high-risk for lead exposure."There is no safe level of lead in the blood," said Illinois...
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