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Dennis Quaid attends red carpet premiere of ‘Reagan’ biopic in Dixon
DIXON, Ill. (WTVO) — Hollywood star Dennis Quaid, who plays the title role in the new film “Reagan,” walked the red carpet for the film’s premiere in former President Ronald Reagan’s hometown of Dixon Illinois. “This is huge. This is what they call grassroots, actually. This one is more important than the Hollywood premiere, to […]
Aledo U-pick flower farm opens to public Saturday
ALEDO, Ill. (KWQC) -It’s a u-pick flower farm where visitors can unwind and enjoy a day filled with sunshine and fresh air in a beautiful rural setting. Katie Danner, Danndee Flowers, highlights her vast farm filled with flowers that is about a 35-minute drive from the Quad Cities. She additionally shows off farm products such as bath ‘n body oil, candles, lavender bundles, jam, honey, and more.
City of Galesburg Meetings for August 26th and 27th, 2024
A meeting of the 2% Foreign Fire Tax Board is scheduled for Monday, August 26, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the Central Fire Station, 150 South Broad Street. View the agenda on the City’s website. A special meeting of the Landmark Commission is scheduled for Tuesday, August 27, 2024,...
Upon further review: Referee shortage changes Galesburg’s first home football game. Here’s what we know
It hasn’t hit Galesburg High School too much — until now. A shortage of referees is causing the first home football game of the season for the Galesburg Silver Streaks to be moved to Saturday, September 7th, from the night before. And new GHS Athletic Director Nick Young...
'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...
Stateline returns to above average temperatures this weekend
It was yet another seasonably cool day in the Stateline with high temperatures only reaching the mid and upper 70s, including a high of 76° in Rockford. This now marks 7 of the last 8 days to feature below average temperatures, including multiple of those with highs only in the 70s. But a pattern change is on the way as we return to a degree of summer-like heat and humidity that we haven’t seen since early August. This weekend will feature highs well into the 80s and we could see 90-degree readings both Monday and Tuesday.
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...
Urgent! Rockford Animal Shelter Needs Your Help to Save Lives
Winnebago County Animal Services in Rockford, Illinois is facing a critical crisis as it hits capacity that could put hundreds of dogs in danger. Winnebago County Animal Services Reaches Dangerous Dog Capacity Numbers. Here's one big fact about me; I love animals, (especially dogs), more than I love most people...
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 […]
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 […]
‘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 […]
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.
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