Marengo
LATEST NEWS
Mayor dodges loan questions, says state 'owes' public schools
(The Center Square) – Mayor Brandon Johnson is not ruling out a loan to cover a Chicago Public Schools deficit of $500 million. There is no official answer on how the mayor will fill the budget gap, after he rejected cuts proposed by CPS administrators. “I have not changed my mind about investing in our children. I will never change my mind,” Johnson said. ...
Convicted terrorist re-sentenced to 27 years in prison after 2012 downtown Chicago bomb plot
A man convicted of attempting to detonate a purported bomb outside a crowded Loop bar has been re-sentenced to 27 years in prison.Adel Daoud of Hillside was serving a 16-year sentence for the September 2012 incident, but federal prosecutors appealed the sentence, saying it was too lenient.They had asked the judge to impose a 40-year sentence, but a 27-year sentence was decided Friday.Last year, Daoud was denied compassionate release to tend to his allegedly sick mother.In 2011, when federal agents began tracking then-west suburban teenager Daoud, investigators say he was looking to blow up 29 potential targets.The Hillside teen went...
Halle Berry backs out of ‘All’s Fair’
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — Kicking things off tonight, Halle Berry has backed out of Ryan Murphy’s ‘All’s Fair’ starring Kim Kardashian. It was also supposed to star Halle Berry, but she backed out supposedly due to scheduling conflicts. Also tonight, Lisa Kudrow went on Jimmy...
American Red Cross distributes ‘clean up kits’ to Rockford residents after storm
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The American Red Cross provided “clean up kits” to Rockford residents in an effort to help with recovery efforts from last weekend’s storms. The kits, which included a bucket, gloves, cleaning supplies, and garbage bags, were handed out at Forest City Church, 1280 S Alpine Road, on Friday morning. The Salvation […]
UW Health shares sarcoma risk factors
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - July is Sarcoma Awareness Month and UW Health shares what sarcoma is, the signs to look for, who is most commonly diagnosed and how it is treated. Sarcoma is a rare type of cancer that appears in in two forms: the first being bone sarcoma and the second soft tissues sarcoma which can appear in muscles, fat, blood vessels, nerves, tendons and the lining of the joints. UW Health says around 13,500 cases of soft tissue sarcoma are expected to be diagnosed in the US in 2024. While a rare cancer in adults, between 1,500 and 1,700 children are diagnosed each year throughout the nation.
A cloudy and mild weekend ahead for the Rockford region
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - We’ve started to see a few more clouds build in our sky this afternoon but sunshine has still managed to shine through. As we head overnight, clouds will continue to build until we are mostly cloudy with lows in the upper 50s. Clouds won’t budge...
Rockford Rescue Mission: 60 years of helping people get back on their feet
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — For six decades, the Rockford Rescue Mission has been making an impact on the Forest City. On Friday, they celebrated that milestone at their Thrift Store on 20th Street. Employees said the celebration was in honor of the people the Rescue Mission has helped along the way. A few years ago, […]
Rockford-area SNAP recipients may qualify for food replacement
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Help may be available for some people in the stateline who had to throw out food due to widespread power outages following severe storms. The Winnebago County Emergency Management Agency says Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP recipients who experienced power outages lasting longer than four hours can request food replacements within 10 days of the event. According to the Illinois Department of Human Services, food bought with SNAP benefits may also be replaced if it was destroyed in a fire, flood, tornado or other devastating event.
No charges for officer in shooting of accused Rockford K9 killer
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Rockford Police officer who returned fire and shot Malik Trotter, 28, moments after Trotter allegedly killed his partner, K9 Nyx, who was in pursuit, will not face charges in the shooting, according to Winnebago County State’s Attorney J. Hanley. On January 28th, Rockford Police said officers were investigating a “domestic […]
Families play the day away during the Discovery Center’s Glow Games
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Area families take a break from the sun and dive into the dark during the Discovery Center’s Family Friday event. During the Discovery Center’s Glow Games event on July 19, guests joined in on glow-in-the-dark activities throughout the museum. Families participated in glow games, dance parties and learning opportunities.
Ollie’s Market Bringing Corner Store To Former Ollie’s Lounge Space In Edgewater
EDGEWATER — The former home of a popular Edgewater bar is slated to become a corner store after the area’s alderwoman endorsed plans to allow the store to sell alcohol. Ald. Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth (48th) approved a zoning change to allow a convenience store to be built on the ground floor of a four-story apartment building at 1064 W. Berwyn Ave., the alderwoman announced Thursday.
Rihanna's Savage X Fenty's opens in Chicago suburb
Rihanna's Savage X Fenty has opened its first Illinois store in Orland Park.Why it matters: Savage X Fenty apparel has been lauded for celebrating all shapes and sizes, but Chicago shoppers were only able to purchase online until now.Driving the news: The 3,600-square-foot store opened Friday in Orland Square Mall, one of six new U.S. stores the company plans to open in 2024. Line at new Savage x Fenty store. Photo: Moyo Adeolu/AxiosWhat they're saying: "What we've learned is that more and more people want to touch, try and buy. They don't want to go online, and I think this...
Englewood Artist Tonika Johnson Raising $500,000 To Help More Black Families Fix Their Homes
ENGLEWOOD — South Side social justice artist Tonika Lewis Johnson is fundraising to boost her effort to fix family homes in Englewood and uplift the legacy of Black homeowners. Johnson is raising $500,000 for unBlocked Englewood, which she created last year. The arts-driven community initiative addresses decades of inequities...
Thousands still without power days after Chicago-area storms; Homewood helped by surrounding suburbs
Public works are still working to clean up downed trees and debris in south suburban Homewood.The community was one of many areas in the Chicago region hit by tornadoes earlier this week.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe National Weather Service said preliminary information shows at least 24 tornadoes hit the Chicago region on Monday night. That's a new record for a single day.At least six Chicago-area tornadoes were confirmed on Sunday.Some Homewood residents are still waiting to get their power back days later."It has been quite chaotic, honestly, a little bit depressing," said Sandy Sanders, whose...
Midwest tough: Wilmette sailor Maggie Shea explains Lake Michigan edge ahead of Olympics
Maggie Shea is one of those tough Midwestern sailors. Shea grew up playing with her cousins by tipping over boats and swimming underneath. She drove to regattas packed in her parents' green Suburban with a boat tied to the top. And she laughs every time someone comes to Chicago and stares in awe at the sight of Lake Michigan, thinking it looks like an ocean.
BOLD MOVE! People Swimming On Chicago High Rise During Tornado
Residents of a Chicago high-rise risk everything by swimming during a tornado just a few days ago. I might make some dumb decisions in life, but nothing as crazy as this. Over the past few days, we've have horrible storms, flooding, and tornadoes touch down in Illinois. Instead of taking cover during the storms, a few Chicago residents decided to swim on their rooftop in the middle of the storm.
Seiya Suzuki’s interpreter gets fired by Cubs
Ippei Mizuhara isn’t the only interpreter getting shown the door this season. Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reported Thursday that the Chicago Cubs have dismissed Toy Matsushita, who had served as the interpreter for outfielder Seiya Suzuki over the last two-and-a-half seasons. While no specific reason was given for the firing, Mooney says that it... The post Seiya Suzuki’s interpreter gets fired by Cubs appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
14-year-old arrested in Wisconsin after trying to steal vehicle from gas station, fled after seeing children in car
BELOIT, Wis. (WFRV) – A 14-year-old is in custody after an attempted robbery and carjacking at a southern Wisconsin gas station on Thursday night. According to a release, the victim was getting gas when the 14-year-old, who was armed with a handgun and driving a Jeep, attempted to steal the victim’s vehicle in Beloit.
States force green transition in public transportation despite taxpayer burden
(The Center Square) – Despite a hefty taxpayer price tag, several states are requiring cities to transition their public transportation to emitting zero greenhouse gasses. Since 2022, seven states have passed laws to transition to zero-emission school buses. In Illinois, a law passed last year requiring all transit agencies to purchase zero-emission buses by 2026. Similar legislation was passed in California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland and New York. ...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.