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Champion Xpress opens state-of-the-art tunnel car wash in Galesburg
A family-owned and operated tunnel car wash company featuring state-of-the-art technology has opened a second location in Galesburg. Champion Xpress Carwash served its first customers early Thursday morning at 1819 N. Henderson St. The tunnel car wash is open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Champion Xpress operates 48...
Antiques Day, car show roll into Aledo
The City of Aledo welcomes Antiques Day & Car Show to downtown Aledo on Saturday, Aug. 24. The annual event, hosted by Aledo Main Street, allows festival goers to explore classic cars, see vintage and antique tractors, and stroll through dozens of antiques, crafts and farmers market vendors. “There’s nothing...
Monmouth Athlete Headed to Italy for Special Olympics World Games
Local Monmouth Special Olympics athlete, Mike Barry, has been chosen to compete in the Special Olympics World Games. Barry will be participating in the alpine skiing event in the mountains of Turine, Italy in mid-March of 2025. Region F Director of Special Olympics Illinois Cathy Betar had this to say about Mike and his opportunity to compete on the world stage.
Teen girl dies after medical emergency at Normal West High School
NORMAL (25News Now) - Normal Police and the McLean County Coroner are investigating the death of a 15-year-old girl Thursday morning. Officers were called just before 10 a.m. to Normal West for a student experiencing a medical emergency. A school resource officer was on scene and helped school staff who...
New radar systems in RPD squad cars could result in more traffic tickets
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The city of Rockford reported police issued 42% more traffic tickets this year compared to last, but that number could rise with the addition of a new radar system in over 80 squad cars. “You see here, we’re able to monitor as we’re just sitting here, we’re able to monitor those […]
'I woke up mad as hell': UAW's Shawn Fain rallies in Belvidere after death of auto worker
BELVIDERE, Ill. — A day after the death of a Toledo autoworker who had transferred from the Belvidere Assembly Plant, hundreds of UAW members gathered in Belvidere calling on Stellantis to make good on its promises. Just days after delivering his blistering "Trump is a scab" speech at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago Tuesday night, UAW President Shawn Fain traveled to Belvidere to be with idled assembly line workers as they grieved the loss of one...
‘Faith & Blue’ event brings America’s Got Talent’s ‘Gospel Cop’ to Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Minister Mervin Mayo, “The Gospel Cop” as seen on America’s Got Talent, will headline musical performers at the first ever Faith & Blue Event in Rockford this October. Faith & Blue is a national outreach organization “based on the premise that strong communities are built through mutual respect and understanding. Law […]
Boot Camp: New coach, strong defensive experience has Canton excited for season
CANTON, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — The Canton Little Giants want to hang their hats on their defense this year. Canton has a new coach, a big senior class, and lots of experience on the defensive side of the football. Nick McCormick, who spent the past six years as an assistant coach at IVC, is the new […]
After stealing from Machesney Park Meijer store, man fired BBs at witness: police
MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WTVO) — Two men have been arrested after one allegedly shot BBs at an eyewitness who saw him stealing from the Machesney Park Meijer grocery store on Wednesday. The other was charged after police found methamphetamine in the getaway car. According to the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to a […]
Rockford Boutique’s ‘Clean Out Your Closet For A Cause’ Charity Drive
Is it time to clean out your closet but you just don't have the motivation? Rockford boutique, B Jones is making it a little easier this fall. Let's face it, no one really wants to clean out their closet. Ok, maybe you love doing it, but for the most part it's much more work than it seems, and after you do the cleaning, then you have to figure out what you want to do with those items you don't need anymore.
Winnebago animal shelter faces overcrowding, offers reduce fees for adoption
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Winnebago County Animal Services says it will face some difficult decisions if it cannot encourage adoptions for more than 100 dogs that are straining its capacity. The shelter, located at 4517 N Main Street, said it will waive adoption fees for over 30 animals, although the standard adoption process will still […]
HR report comes to light; Marseilles Mayor asked to resign
Marseilles Mayor Jim Hollenbeck was asked to resign during Wednesday's regular Council meeting. During comments, resident Scott Ford passed out copies of a HR report questioning Hollenbeck's behavior – particularly an incident alleged to have occurred October 7, 2022. The report summarizes Hollenbeck's actions created a hostile work environment. Ford chastised Commissioner Bobby Kaminski for not going to bat for one employee who had complained about the Mayor. Once Ford was done, a perhaps surprised Mayor Hollenbeck simply moved on to the next item.
Massive domes planned for nine-hole golf course
It’s January and snowing and the wind chill hovers around 10 degrees. It’s a perfect day for golf. Or rather it will be if a proposed nine-hole, year-round indoor golf course comes to fruition following a recently unveiled four-dome project on Oswego’s far east side. The village’s...
Quad Cities to host Walk to End Alzheimer's on Sept. 14
MOLINE, Ill. — The Alzheimer's Association is bringing its Walk to End Alzheimer's to the Quad Cities on Saturday, Sept. 14. Registration for the two-mile walk begins at 8 a.m. at Vibrant Arena, and the walk itself will take off at 9:45 a.m. There's no fee to register for the event, but organizers encourage participants to raise money if they choose to join.
St. Louis Labor Council’s 2nd Annual Labor Festival set for this Sunday, Aug. 25
The St. Louis Labor Council’s 2nd Annual Labor Festival will be held on Sunday, Aug. 25 from noon to 4.p.m. at the Knights of Columbus at 50 St. Francois St. in Florissant, Mo. The festival will include a Labor tug-o-war, cornhole tournament, games for the kids, bounce houses, a...
Kewanee police blotter for August 22
An animal at large was reported in the 800 block of Nelson Avenue. Police responded to a report of battery in the 200 block of East Central Boulevard. A damage-only traffic accident involving vehicles driven by a 16-year-old male and Russell C. Hughes, 72, Kewanee, was reported in the 1200 block of East Third Street. No injuries were reported and no citations were issued.
Kewanee Boys Varsity Golf Fall to Ridgewood and St. Bede on August 22nd
The Kewanee High School Boy’s Golf Team played against St. Bede and Ridgewood on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Baker Park. Kewanee fell short and took home third place. Ridgewood took first place with a score of 177, St. Bede came in second with 186, and Kewanee took third with 216. Owen Laue shot a 46, Reid Nichols at 50, Jack Anderson at 58, Eli Mitchell at 62, and Landon Sheets at 67 for the varsity team. Liam Stevenson shot a 53, Reece Weir got a 57, Doug Swearingen got a 66, and Carver Neulieb got a 68 for the JV team.
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