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A HUGE WIN: Illinois Grandma Wins $1M On Scratch Off Ticket
An Illinois woman didn't expect to win $1 million after buying a lottery ticket at her local Walmart. I guess when you save money you do, in fact, live better. Lots of tears have been shed since Pamela Arscott from Franklin Park, Illinois won a million dollars on a $10 scratch off ticket. She got to celebrate with her five children, ten grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. What a beautiful moment!
John Deere Continues with Layoffs Across Midwest in Illinois & Iowa
So far this year over 1,000 workers in Iowa have lost their jobs at John Deere; that includes the recent announcement of layoffs coming to Davenport on August 30th of 211 workers and the 99 being released from the Dubuque plant on the same date. John Deere, a leading manufacturer...
Illinois State Police Arrest Three in Child Trafficking Operation
The Illinois State Police have taken their efforts to stop criminal activities to the next level. Three suspects were just arrested and accused of the worst kind of trafficking— of children. Intensive Operation Leads to Arrests. According to a recent press release by the Illinois State Police, they completed...
Rockford’s Alpine-Kiwanis Brat Days Are Coming Soon
Years ago, a friend from out of town visiting Rockford during Alpine Kiwanis Brat Days asked me this question: "So, Rockford's idea of a good time is hanging around a parking lot and eating bratwursts during the heat of the summer? Really?" Yes, I pointed out, that really is our...
Rockford man accused of hiding cannabis in crotch of his pants with intent for delivery
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office arrested Dontey Davis, 28, for allegedly transporting cannabis in the crotch of his pants for delivery. On July 1st, around 3:35 p.m., deputies said they saw a driver driving a Toyota Avalon not wearing a seatbelt in the area of 6th Street and 18th Avenue. When […]
Police: Man beat neighbor then fired 3 shots in the air
DAVIS, Ill. (WTVO) — A 62-year-old man was arrested Sunday after police said he beat his neighbor, and then went back to his own yard and fired three gunshots in the air. The incident happened around 9 p.m. in the 18000 block of Rock Grove Road, according to the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies arrested […]
Rockford Community Theatre Scores Four Huge Award Recommendations
Summer is a big season for community theatre in Rockford and this summer, Rock Valley College's Starlight Theatre productions have all been nominated for a big award. Rockford is home to many unique places including one of my favorite spots in the summer, Rock Valley College's Starlight Theatre. In the...
Rock Valley College's Phi Theta Kappa Chapter Shines at Illinois Regional Convention
Omicron Eta, the Phi Theta Kappa chapter of Rock Valley College, achieved significant recognition at the Illinois Regional Convention and Honors Institute held from May 31 to June 2 in Springfield, Illinois. The convention included leadership training and seminars on the Honors Study Topic. The chapter was honored with multiple...
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