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Illinois Is Hosting The Best Lego Convention In The World
Lego fans in Illinois are very excited because the best brick convention in the entire world is coming to our state. One of my favorite toys growing up was Legos. Back in those days, they were basic. None of these fancy sets. It forced you to use your imagination. Since I was an only child I felt like I was pretty good at it. Between my friend and I, we had a huge crate full of bricks.
Customers fight Illinois American, Aqua Illinois rate hike request, say water bills already too high
Customers and local lawmakers are fighting two private water utility companies' request for a rate hike in Illinois, saying their bills are already too high and service has not been up to par.Nearly 1.4 million Illinois families could see their bills go up by about $30 a month, and they said they're already taking extreme measures to be conservative with their water usage thanks to the cost.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchIllinois American and Aqua Illinois, both private water utility companies, have put in rate hike requests after seeing 7% to 15& increases in profits, according...
New Book Explores Ways to Reduce Mass Incarceration: ‘We Understand the Destruction and the Consequences’
Black people in Illinois are incarcerated at a rate seven and a half times higher than their White counterparts, according to the Prison Policy Initiative. And the national incarceration rate of Black people is six times the rate of White people. Racial disparities are just one of the many topics...
NIU Athletics Announces Senior Staff Promotions
DeKALB, Ill. – Northern Illinois University Vice President and Director of Athletics Sean T. Frazier on Friday announced three promotions within his executive team. Matt Gonzalez has been added to NIU's senior staff and promoted to Senior Associate Athletic Director of Facilities and Events; Courtney Vinson has been promoted to Executive Associate Athletic Director of Sports Administration/Senior Woman Administrator while Lisa DeRango has been promoted to Executive Associate Athletic Director of Human Resources & Finance Administration.
Monster trucks, chicken and waffles to highlight Stephenson County Fair in Freeport
FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) – A monster truck driven by a Freeport native and a vendor that sells chicken and waffles will highlight the Stephenson County Fair this year. The county’s 170th fair opens Tuesday, July 23, officially marking the beginning of fair season in the stateline. The first Stephenson County Fair was held in 1854, […]
Rock River ‘Anything That Floats’ raft race could be canceled in 2024
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Only six teams have registered to compete in the 2024 “Rock River Anything that Floats Race”, and organizers are warning the event is in danger of cancelation. The race is scheduled to take place on Sunday, August 18th. “We’re currently offering a special registration fee of just $76, valid until July […]
Delightful Friday expected ahead of hot, humid, tumultuous pattern
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Stateline was treated to another day of bright sunshine Thursday, to go along with seasonable temperatures and comfortable humidity levels. A few very brief, very small showers perked up for a time Thursday afternoon, but the vast majority of the region was treated to another dry day.
Boone County Fair 2024: Headliners, food and other attractions
BELVIDERE, Ill. (WTVO) – From pizza to pork chops, to country music to monster trucks. Organizers of the Boone County Fair say there’s something for everyone at the six-day event, which is now less than a month away. “They’ll be crushing cars,” Tom Ratcliffe, the fair’s advertising director, said of the monster truck show that’s […]
Severin: Dolly Parton Imagination Library Serves Southern Illinois, Attends Inaugural Event at Cafe Bloom in Benton
BENTON – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) has served as the Illinois House Republican leader of the Literacy Improves Future Endeavors (LIFE) working group during the 103rd General Assembly. On Wednesday, Rep. Severin met with local school students and literacy leaders to celebrate a legislative victory that welcomes the Dolly Party Imagination Library to Southern Illinois.
Illinois Man Killed in Crash on I-90 Near Rochester After Striking Tree
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- The State Patrol is confirming an Illinois man died in a crash on I-90 near Rochester Tuesday afternoon. The crash is one of at least three fatal collisions reported across Minnesota on Tuesday. At least one person was killed in a collision earlier Tuesday afternoon on...
There are 40 Athletes from Illinois on the USA Olympic Team
The 2024 Paris Olympics begins later this month, and the Land of Lincoln will be WELL represented on Team USA, here are the details on which athletes from Illinois to keep an eye out for during the Olympics. According to an article from NBC Chicago, there are 40 athletes from...
The Most Stolen Vehicles In Illinois: Is One Of Them Yours?
Just in case you might have been thinking that car thieves are a dying breed, and that you have a greater chance of having your catalytic converter stolen than your vehicle, this is a quick reminder that car theft is still very much a thing here in Illinois and across the nation.
Did You Win The $1 Million Lottery Ticket Sold In Illinois?
You may have some money in your console that you don't even know about. Anytime we buy a lottery ticket we always think to ourselves that this might be it. This time we just might win more than $5! If you happened to stop by a gas station in the Chicago area recently, you really do need to check your ticket.
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