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State review: Rockford's Miss Carly's missing audit, financial reports
Rockford's Miss Carly's Inc. remains unregistered and out of compliance with state financial reporting requirements, according to a review by the Illinois Attorney General's Bureau of Charitable Trusts. The bureau issued the Fifth Avenue charity a warning letter April 29 that gave Miss Carly's until May 27 to submit documents required for state registration. Required documents included a list of all its officers, phone numbers and home addresses; an annual report for 2022; and an audited...
Rockford magazine promotes local business, health and wealth
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) – Whether it’s building wealth or personal wellness, a magazine published by a Rockford entrepreneur is helping stateline residents get connected to valuable services and information. “The publication is more so for the community to give them the resources that a lot of people don’t know about or haven’t tapped into,” said […]
Advanced Machine & Engineering Announces Leadership Transition
Advanced Machine & Engineering (AME) announced that Noah Goellner, the eldest son in the third generation of the Goellner family business, has taken on the role of President. Noah will be supported in his role by Dietmar Goellner, Chairman and CEO, as well as Steve Schubert, Chief Operating Officer. Alongside his new role, Noah will continue to fulfill his role as President of Hennig, Inc.
Active pattern keeps rain/storm chances through the Fourth
The sun-filled skies we had from earlier this morning have now been replaced with clouds, leaving our skies mostly cloudy for the rest of Monday evening. Light rain showers, and now a few isolated thunderstorms, have develop over eastern Iowa but will continue to encounter dry air over northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. This means that our skies will remain dry through the rest of the evening.
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 […]
Illinois officials issue annual reminder on firework safety
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — With the Fourth of July just two days away, state officials are again pleading with revelers to leave fireworks to the professionals. It’s an annual reminder issued by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal, each warning of the different consequences of using […]
QCA counties considered high risk for lead exposure
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has expanded its list of high-risk ZIP codes and increasing mandatory testing for lead exposure of children who live within those areas. This year, 148 new zip codes, representing sections of 60 Illinois counties, have been added to the list. That brings the total of high-risk ZIP codes […]
Here's what Illinois' ‘largest' July 4 fireworks display will look like, suburban mayor reveals
A suburban Chicago village is ready to celebrate Independence Day with what's being called the largest Fourth of July fireworks show in Illinois, and crews began setting up Tuesday to get it all ready. "I am excited," said Itasca Mayor Jeff Pruyn. "This is one of my most favorite holidays...
Fourth of July events to attend in Central Illinois
(25News Now) - Independence Day is right around the corner, and 25 News is highlighting some of the biggest events happening in the area. 4th of July Sky Concert at Miller Park in Bloomington and Fairview Park in Normal. Not seeing a Fourth of July event in this story? Email...
Illinois quick hits: State Police award grants for gun confiscations
State Police award grants for gun confiscations Illinois State Police announced nearly two dozen police agencies across Illinois will share in $1.5 million to conduct enforcement details against people barred from having a firearm. The detail will focus on those who are subject to firearm restraining orders, clear and present danger reports, or received a criminal conviction, among other reasons. ...
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