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Stephen Nedoroscik joins Dancing with the Stars
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — Kicking things off tonight, Stephen Nedoroscik aka the ‘Pommel Horse Guy’ announced that he will be on the new season of Dancing with the Stars. He will be the first male gymnast in the show’s history and the new season will premiere on ABC on September 17.
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...
Grand Opening Date For Rockford’s New Hangry Joe’s Finally Revealed
Get ready to satisfy those fried chicken hunger pangs, Rockford. The grand opening date for the highly anticipated new Hangry Joe's location on E State Street has finally been announced!. What Is Hangry Joe's?. Many fried chicken lovers are still crying in their empty chicken buckets about the closing of...
Beloved Illinois Pizza Place That Caught Fire Teases Reopening
It's been almost two years since you've been able to order a pizza from Capri, but it looks like you'll be able to give them a call sooner than later. In the late afternoon of October 27, 2022, most of Rockford, Illinois' eyes were glued to the news and social media after a fire broke out inside the beloved Capri restaurant in downtown Rockford.
Students greeted with brand-new, $85,000 playground at Haight Park
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A new playground at Rockford’s Haight Park, at the intersection of Jefferson and N. Second Street, had a grand opening on Thursday. Students from All Saints Academy returned to class today and were greeted by the brand-new playground when they went out for recess. The original playground was built in 1993. […]
Rocker Rick Nielsen helps bring up the lights on Hard Rock’s new landmark guitar in Rockford
ROCKFORD — Before the sun rose Thursday morning, there were two checkerboard guitars out in front of the new Hard Rock Casino Rockford. One was a nearly 63-foot-tall landmark that stands at the entrance to the casino at 7801 E. State St. The other was in the hands of Rock & Roll hall-of-famer Rick Nielsen.
‘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 […]
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.
Illinoisans Returning from Funeral Say They Saw a ‘Walking Wolf’
Have you ever seen something strange driving at night in Illinois? If you've ever driven anywhere at night especially in rural Illinois, that's almost certainly a yes. One Illinois couple who were returning from a funeral had a strange experience as they swear they saw what they describe as a 'walking wolf'.
Update in search for elderly missing Roscoe man
ROSCOE, Ill. (WTVO) — Family members are giving an update in the search for Gilbert Wierschke, a 76-year-old Roscoe man who went missing on Monday, August 12th. According to his daughter, police K9s were able to track him from his house to the railroad bridge at Gleasman Road. Police used drones and dogs to search […]
Videos Show Fireball Turn Night into Day Thursday Over Illinois
This was one of the most widely-viewed fireballs of the year so far. Hundreds saw a meteor explode over Illinois and many captured videos of the event that briefly turned night into day over the Land of Lincoln. The American Meteor Society confirms that this fireball appeared over Illinois at...
Roscoe Middle School 7th grader wins back-to-back golf championship
Roscoe Middle School seventh grader Jaxon Bone recently took home his second straight Wisconsin Amputee Golf Association championship. He earned the title by two shots this year by shooting a 48 and 45 at Coachman’s Golf Resort in Stoughton, Wisconsin. Jaxon won a 1st place plaque in the 9-hole...
Urgent Recall of Fudge Sold in Illinois Due to Dangerous Mold
There are few things more disgusting in life than when you grab what you're expecting to be a delicious food item only to learn that it's been taken over by mold. It's more than just annoying and now there's an urgent recall in Illinois due to fudge that has the potential to be a mold monster.
As Fall Arrives Look For These Birds Migrating Through Illinois
We are getting into migration season in the mid-west. If you enjoy birding or just want to be aware, there’s a chance you could spy any of these fowl passing through the area. Ruby Throated Hummingbird Make sure your hummingbird feeders are full and have Coneflowers, Honeysuckle, Columbine, Iris and Aster for a welcoming buffet of nectar. Ten...
Great Value apple juice recalled due to arsenic
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Refresco Beverages US Inc has issued a voluntary recall for Great Value 8oz Apple Juice six packs due to a level of inorganic arsenic above the industry guidelines. According to the enforcement report, the products were sold in multiple states, including Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky. The recalled products have a listed […]
Deadline for Summer EBT fast approaching
The deadline for enrollment for 2024 Summer EBT benefits is Aug. 31. Summer EBT, also known as Sun Bucks, provides families with school-aged children with a one-time benefit of $120 for summer groceries per eligible child. Benefits are benefits distributed on an electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card. “This benefit is...
So. Indiana Area McDonald’s Restaurants Support Local Schools with “Fries for School Supplies” Fundraiser
Who knew that indulging in a delicious order of McDonald’s fries could make such a big difference in our community? From August 26th to 30th, local McDonald’s owner-operators are turning their fry boxes into tools for change with the "Fries for School Supplies" fundraiser. During these five days, 10% of all à la carte fry sales will be donated directly to local schools.
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