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Coach Kunz Reacts to Williamsville Scheduling Byron
The Williamsville Bullets picked up a week three opponent on Thursday morning, adding Byron to replace Riverton. Williamsville and Byron have met twice in the playoffs. They split those matchups, with the Bullets winning the 2019 3A State Championship 46-42. Head Coach Aaron Kunz shared his thoughts on the game.
State Treasurer to return a record $301 million to Illinois residents
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs joins Wendy Snyder (filling-in for Lisa Dent) to discuss the upcoming and record breaking return of $301 million to the residents of Illinois through the state’s unclaimed property program. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Change in RTHS Football schedule
Rochelle Township High School football will not be traveling to Missouri in week 9 of the 2024 season. Windsor Imperial High School has backed out of the contract for the varsity game. Since the team is not in Illinois, the IHSA cannot require them to play the game with Rochelle.
Rochelle Junior Tackle Football opens up their season on Saturday at Rockton
The Rochelle Junior Tackle Football program begins their season on Saturday with 2 games scheduled at Rockton. The 7th grade game begins at 10AM and the 5th grade game at 11:15AM. Due to lack of numbers by Rockton, there will be no 8th grade and 6th grade games on Saturday....
Grants to help Rockford-area restaurants handle high unemployment costs open for second round of funding
ROCKFORD — Local restaurants hurt by spikes in unemployment costs because of shutdowns during the pandemic can now apply for a second round of funding intended to help them handle the hit on their bottom line. The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau distributed 33 grants totaling $469,500 in...
Montel Technologies selected to help wire Winnebago Co. Jail’s new security system
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Winnebago County looks to upgrade security systems in major city buildings, and it’s starting point is the jail. Winnebago County Jail opened in 2007, and the security system has not been updated since. Deputies say the communication is poor between inmates and staff, to the point where it’s unsafe. “It’s very […]
Popular Rockford sandwich shop to reopen after several years
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Sandwich Factory is set to make its triumphant return to Rockford in the form of a food truck. The family’s next generation is ready to unveil the new location after a brief time away. “Everybody always talked about how good it was, and it’s just one of those divey local […]
Rock Falls hosting 7th annual Art in the Park Outdoor Art Gallery & Sculpture Walk
ROCK FALLS, Ill. — Enjoy a day full of beautiful art, live music and good food at an upcoming event in Rock Falls. The seventh annual Art in the Park Outdoor Art Gallery and Sculpture Walk will take place on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the RB&W District Park, located at 201 E. 2nd St. in Rock Falls.
Here's where you can see the 'Big Boy Locomotive' in our area
STERLING, Ill. — Get ready! Big Boy is coming to town!. Union Pacific Railroad has released the full tour stop schedule for its record-breaking steam-powered locomotive this summer and fall. The Heartland of America Tour will feature Big Boy No. 4014 locomotive. This is the largest steam-powered train in...
Jehovah’s Witnesses convention will draw thousands to downtown Rockford over 2 weekends
ROCKFORD — Thousands of Jehovah’s Witnesses are filling downtown today for the start of a three-day convention focused on good news and spiritual education. This is the first of two weekends the “Declare the Good News” convention will take over the BMO Center. The same program is presented in Spanish over three days next weekend as well.
Rockford Park District moves forward with new stadium, track at Clarence Hicks Memorial Sports Park
ROCKFORD — The Rockford Park District is moving forward with plans to revamp Clarence Hicks Memorial Sports Park on the city’s southwest side with a new stadium for track-and-field and other sports. The $7.56 million project will create a new artificial turf field and stadium with an eight-lane...
Cherry Valley upgrades police command center
CHERRY VALLEY, Ill. (WIFR) - Area leaders joined Cherry Valley police to highlight improvements to the Unified Command Center on Friday. The center will be used for day-to-day operations and allow for more communication between first responders during an emergency. A $250,000 grant given to village hall allows area law...
3 winning lottery tickets have been sold near Rockford recently and are unclaimed
Last September, someone bought a winning Powerball ticket in Loves Park. Almost one year later, the winner still hasn't claimed their $100,000 prize. The ticket was purchased at the Road Ranger convenience store at 7500 East Riverside Boulevard for the Sep. 9, 2023, drawing. ...
Rockford University to Present President’s Opening Convocation Ceremony on Friday, August 23
WHEN: Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, at noon. WHERE: Maddox Theatre in Clark Arts Center at Rockford University. Rockford University is located at 5050 E. State St. in Rockford, Illinois. WHAT: Rockford University will hold its annual President’s Opening Convocation Ceremony on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. Opening Convocation is a...
Area students begin medical education during White Coat ceremony
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford class of 2028 arrives on campus to begin their medical journeys. During a Friday ceremony, 57 first-year medical students grabbed their medical education white coats and took an oath as they entered the field of medicine. For the next four years, medical students will wear the coats and begin their journey to become doctors.
Rockford Christian drops down to 8-man football just before the season due to low numbers
The Rockford Christian football team did a late about-face, and as of Friday morning the Royal Lions have dropped out of the IHSA's 11-man football system, and will play 8-man football this year. The initial decision to not play 11-man this season was leaked on Thursday night, and the team amended that on Friday because they started re-working its schedule to field an 8-man team. It's all because they were low on numbers, headed into the season...
Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center to host annual ice cream social
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTV) – Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center will host its annual ice cream social Saturday, Aug.17. The event will run from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Fairhaven in the Chapel Courtyard. There will be sundaes with several toppings and live music by Chip Messiner. No tickets necessary. Donations are appreciated. The rain-or-shine ice […]
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