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Buffalo Troopers award scholarships to 3 students entering college
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Buffalo Troopers Motorcycle Club of Northwestern Illinois awards three students with scholarships to help them with their college education. The awards were presented August 14 at Veteran’s Memorial Hall in Rockford. The scholars selected for the awards are Rakim Chaney of Auburn High School,...
Elgin man cited after traffic crash injures three, including two transported via med-flight, in Sycamore Wednesday
Multiple injuries were reported following a two-vehicle accident in Sycamore Wednesday morning. The DeKalb County Sheriff's Department reports they were called to the accident at the intersection of Airport Road and Barber Greene Road at approximately 11:50. According to deputies, a Chevy HHR driven by 52-year-old Luis A. Armenta of...
Rockton's Keefer Nature Reserve is home to NLI August Tree of the Month: a Chinkapin Oak
The William and Gayle Keefer Nature Reserve in Rockton, Ill., a 36-acre natural area owned by Natural Land Institute (NLI), is home to the August tree of the month: a Chinkapin Oak (Quercus muehlenbergii). The height of this Chinkapin is 82.5 feet, the average crown spread is 73.25 feet and the trunk circumference is 112 inches. Though the NLI doesn't claim this as a state record tree, it is about as tall as this oak variety gets. The April, May and June trees of the month are likely to be state records.
Burlington all a flurry about participating in Stick & Stay Trail
For snowmobilers seeking adventure, the terrain around Burlington transforms into a winter wonderland. But Burlington’s fun extends beyond the snow. The city transforms into a festive hub throughout the year, hosting events that bring the community together, including the Annual Street Dance, complete with live music, outside Mott’s Lounge. Other festivities include an annual fireworks display, Fall Fest, and Holiday Magic on Main Street.
Years-old attendance record broken at Illinois State Fair thanks to one artist
A years-old attendance record was broken at the Illinois State Fair's Grandstand this week, with a new performer bringing in the highest number of attendees ever for a concert at the fair. According to organizers, the record was previously set in 2011, when Jason Aldean packed 15,329 seats at the...
Food Truck Experts Claim This is By Far the Best One in Illinois
The world needs more food trucks. Illinois is fortunate to already have some great ones, but there is one that apparently rises above the rest according to food truck experts. It looks like this is a brand new ranking just shared this month by Best Food Trucks. They list what they believe are the 10 best food trucks in Illinois and this is the one that they have at #1. They specialize in this delicious food called arepas.
#1 Reason Back-to-School Season is the Best Time of Year in Illinois
There's nothing better than going to the store on a Tuesday, in the middle of the day, and not seeing a single child in sight. Maybe that's just me, but boy is it nice!. It honestly feels like summer just started, but now we're headed into the new school year. Oh, how time passes us by!
Thousands in Illinois Have Itchy Bites from Nearly Invisible Pest
I am not a fan of the many cicadas and ticks you find in Illinois, but at least you can see those bugs. There's a nearly invisible one that is apparently responsible for thousands of people in Illinois who are saying they're experiencing super-itchy bites from a pest that you can almost never see.
Illinois’ $4K electric vehicle rebate returns in 2025
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois will offer residents a $4,000 rebate on the purchase of an electric vehicle, beginning in 2025. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency will also give a rebate of $1,500 off the purchase on an electric motorcycle. The Illinois General Assembly appropriated $14 million for the rebate program, which opens in mid-January, […]
2 Popular Illinois Christmas Events Have Been Canceled For 2024
Some families in Illinois will be disappointed this Christmas because a pair of their annual traditions have been canceled for 2024. The majority of people who live in Illinois usually have holiday traditions with family and friends. It's something they do every year and of course, they look forward to it too. I would consider it an important part of their Christmas.
Afternoon Update: Clouds have lowered Thursday's severe chances
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Clouds have maintained their strength overhead meaning our severe threat has lowered for this evening. There still a threat for strong storms as the Storm Prediction Center maintains a slight 2 out of 5 risk but the National Weather Service out of Chicago thinks we are in one category too high. We side with the NWS as clouds have kept our temperatures lower and reduced the amount of energy in the atmosphere.
New Rockford business restores hand-drawn maps of city and adds a creative twist
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - At Vintage Routes, a map is more than just a map, it is an authentic piece of history. Owner Chuck Meyers started the business after a surprise discovery turned into a passion project. “We came across maps that were made here locally in Rockford and we...
Carpenter’s Place hosts annual ‘Celebrate Success’ event
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The annual “Celebrate Success” event is back for another year of highlighting the community’s powerful impact. Carpenter’s Place hosted the event August 14 at the Tebala Event Center, 7910 Newburg Rd. in Rockford. The theme of this year’s event was “Power of...
Tiffany Hammack & Verdi O’Merveilles Triumph in the $35,000 SummitMax Grand Prix at Hits Chicago
Wayne, Illinois – August 10, 2024 – In a thrilling conclusion to the Hits Chicago Equifest III Series, Tiffany Hammack (USA) of Rockton, Illinois, and her seasoned partner, Verdi O’Merveilles, claimed victory in the $35,000 SummitMax Grand Prix on Saturday, August 10, 2024. Twenty-three elite horse-and-rider combinations contested the technical first-round track. In the middle of the starting order, Hammack guided Verdi O’Merveilles to a fault-free effort , joining 11 other riders in the jump-off.
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