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New Illinois Law Requires Weather Radios In Certain Homes
It's been a rough tornado season and a new Illinois law is taking aim at that. We can all agree it's been a messy summer. In the Chicago area alone last week, there were 33 tornadoes, compared to their usual 5 or 6 per year. With the derecho that moved through last week, 5 tornadoes rolled through the QCA. In Iowa, May was ridiculous. We average 11 tornadoes in May. But this year, we had over 80 tornadoes in May alone.
Company That Owns Illinois Pizza Huts Files for Bankruptcy
The struggle continues for many food franchises as a company that owns many Pizza Hut locations in Illinois has reportedly filed for bankruptcy. Nation's Restaurant News reported today that EYM Pizza L.P. has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the eastern district of Texas Monday. They said this pizza company "operates units in the South and Midwest". According to their corporate site, that includes Pizza Hut locations in Illinois.
Few showers possible Wednesday ahead of extended dry spell
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Stateline saw another day of seasonable temperatures Tuesday, but also another day to feature rainfall. For the tenth time in July’s first 23 days, measurable rain was recorded at the Chicago-Rockford International Airport, bringing our monthly total up to a healthy 7.29″. If we didn’t see a single raindrop for the rest of the month, this July would come in as the 14th wettest dating back to 1905.
Sattva Yoga Spa Demonstrates a Quick Practice to Ease Your Mind
Today’s Tuesday Tip is from Ally Ubiparipovic, owner of Sattva Yoga Spa. She demonstrates a quick practice to help ease your mind. For a full list of services offered at Sattva Yoga Spa, head to https://sysrockford.com/.
Reconsideration of proposal for the old Kmart gets shut down, Rockford aldermen in disagreement
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — After voting two weeks ago against the redevelopment proposal for the old Kmart on East State Street, the Rockford aldermen were asked to reconsider, and that stirred up a heated conversation. In June, Rockford aldermen rejected a plan to turn the former Kmart on E. State Street into a self-storage facility. […]
Police: The frequency of traffic citations has increased by 30% in Rockford this year
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police released new numbers on the amount of traffic citations issued this year. According to their calculations, more traffic citations are being given out compared to last year. So far, more than 6,300 citations have been issued compared to around 4,300 at the same time last year. That comes to […]
Rockford opens community survey for Davis Park skatepark
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Local leaders want feedback from the community about a skatepark planned for Davis Park. An 18-question online survey asks people how often they think they would use a skatepark, their wheels of choice, skill level, design ideas and more. The survey is open until late Wednesday...
Fair season in the Stateline begins with Stephenson County
FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) — It is officially fair season across the Stateline and Stephenson County kicked the season off at the Fairgrounds in Freeport on Tuesday. The smells, sounds and tastes of county fairs are memorable and those at the Stephenson County Fair said it’s much more than that. It’s historic and business-friendly. “I love […]
Jackalopes veteran Wojciechowski makes NCAA DIII Commitment
The Odessa Jackalopes of the North American Hockey League (NAHL) are proud to announce that forward John Wojciechowski has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for Hamilton College in the NESCAC. The Rockford, IL native is a NAHL veteran, playing four seasons with the Odessa Jackalopes. Throughout 156 games...
Rockford chooses to lay over Garrett Lane proposal once again
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Two weeks after being laid over from last meeting, Rockford City Council decided once again to not vote on the proposed plan for the complex on Garrett Lane and to instead lay it over. The proposal is a planned unit development consisting of 240 apartment units, clubhouse and a three-story assisted […]
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