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Illinois’ Favorite Ice Cream Flavor is Kind of Shocking
National Ice Cream Day is Sunday, July 21 and you most definitely want to celebrate. But will you celebrate with something more exciting than Illinois' favorite ice cream flavor?. Pretty much every day, there's a 'National' holiday. Some of them are actual holidays when we don't have to go to...
Central Illinois Isolated Storms Expected Through Wednesday
Springfield, IL – Central Illinois residents can expect a mix of isolated thunderstorms and mild temperatures through Wednesday. According to the US National Weather Service Central Illinois, daily highs will range from the lower to mid-80s, with isolated to scattered thunderstorms persisting until midweek. Monday’s forecast predicts isolated thunderstorms...
BMX Midwest Nationals attract racers from around the world to Rockford track
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — BMX racers from around the world gathered in Rockford this weekend for the Midwest Nationals. Hundreds of riders were racing in the USA BMX Midwest Nationals at Rockford BMX, a three-day event that brings out professional and amateur riders. The track, located at 4950 Safford Road near Lockwood Park, is hailed […]
Speech Experts Really Don’t Like How You’re Saying ‘Illinois’
There are rebels in our midst that are saying what should be an obvious word incorrectly. It's such a problem that the speech experts have issued a warning to everyone that has managed to say "Illinois" incorrectly. I'm a live and let live kind of person. If you want to...
Illinois and Wisconsin Kids Invited to Bring Their Small Businesses to August Market
Are your kids obsessed with making friendship bracelets? Hosting lemonade stands? Turn their hobbies into cash this August in Rockton, Illinois. When I think back to being a kid and wanting to earn a few extra bucks, I land on a memory of my friends and I creating some sort of dog's baby-sitting service.
$422 Million Prepayment: Illinois Comptroller’s Proactive Move to Boost Pension Fund Returns – Enhancing Financial Stability!
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza’s early pension payment and Governor J.B. Pritzker’s extended funding plan aim to improve the state’s troubled pension system and address its growing debt. Illinois Comptroller’s Early Pension Payment and Governor’s Extended Funding Plan Aim to Fix State’s Pension System According to the report of The Center Square, Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza […]
Byron man hospitalized in ATV crash
BYRON, Ill. (WTVO) — A 43-year-old man suffered serious injuries after crashing his ATV on Saturday, authorities said. According to the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office, Nicholas Liston was driving a Polaris ATV in the 3900 block of East Grove Road around 5:47 p.m. when he lost control in the south ditch, striking a culvert and […]
Warhawk Almanac: UW-Rock County Mascot Controversy
Please be aware this post contains content considered harmful, offensive, and inappropriate in contemporary settings. The University Libraries strive to create an accessible, welcoming, and accountable understanding of the historic record. Founded in 1966, the University of Wisconsin-Rock County (now a satellite campus of UW-Whitewater) originally adopted the “Rebels” as...
Softball: Oregon Avalanche 14U team concludes successful summer
OREGON - The Oregon Avalanche 14U travel team wrapped up the season by placing second in the C Division at the USSSA Illinois/Iowa Tournament held in Moline on June 29-30. "The coaches are immensely proud of the hard work and determination that these girls have put into their season,” coach Lynn Kalnins said. “Many balance a full schedule of other sports, activities and school and still commit time to improving their skills on the field. Our organization is not like most of the teams we face at these larger scale tournaments. Most teams play with players from multiple communities that do not continue on to high school together.”
Bears safety Jaquan Brisker is the last person who should be hyping up Chicago’s secondary
There’s a lot of reason for optimism with the Chicago Bears these days. With No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams surrounded by a solid supporting cast, the young Bears look like they have a ton of promising potential. It’s no wonder HBO and NFL Films wanted them on Hard Knocks next month. If there’s one thing that can pop this balloon of Bears hopefulness, it’s unwarranted confidence from non-franchise, inconsistent players. Enter Jaquan Brisker. You might remember the Chicago safety from that time he said Jordan Love is “nothing special” after a dominant Green Bay Packers win. How about that time when he...
River Bend Food Bank at Princeton Fairgrounds this Saturday
River Bend Food Bank will again visit Starved Rock Country for a food distribution. The Davenport, Iowa group is coming to the Bureau County Fairgrounds this Saturday, July 27. If you are low on food – no matter where you are - you're invited to come and register at 9:15. Indoor distribution will start at 10 and will likely take two hours.
HTL: Albion Tigers knock off Lake Mills Grays 21-1
EDGERTON — The Lake Mills Grays fell to the Albion Tigers 21-1 on the road in Home Talent League baseball on Sunday. Albion’s Drew Hanson went 3-for-4 with two extra-base hits and drove in six runs. Charlie Hatlen and Steven Olson added three hits apiece for the Tigers. For the Grays, who were outhit 16-5, Jasper Meeker went 2-for-2 while leadoff man Caleb Housner, Matthew Gullixson and Romzy Barketallah tallied one hit each. Hatlen pitched four innings of five-hit ball to earn the victory for the Tigers (5-7). The Grays (0-12) close out the season at home against Jefferson next Sunday.
Jefferson Speedway: Edgerton's Johnson overall winner of inaugural Orange Blossom Special to honor Eckhardt
CAMBRIDGE — Some of the best Super Late Model drivers in the Midwest gathered at Jefferson Speedway on Saturday evening to pay tribute to a Wisconsin racing legend. Jerry Eckhardt of Johnson Creek has been behind the wheel of a race car for over 59 years, winning multiple races, feature events and championships. Eckhardt still competes on a weekly basis at Wisconsin’s Action Track. The inaugural running of the Orange Blossom Special race event is a way to say thank you to a man that...
Roscoe Gardening Club brings special deliveries to North Pointe Terrace
The Roscoe Gardening Club has been spreading joy to the residents of North Pointe Terrace assisted living facility in Roscoe by creating and delivering "bodacious bouquets" of flowers they had grown. They plan to keep up this cheerful action throughout the month of July. Bodacious Bouquets is the club's new...
Hard Rock Casino announces 3rd and final opening weekend concert
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Hard Rock Casino Rockford has announced the third performer who will join Joan Jett and Brad Paisley on the casino’s opening weekend. Akon will take the stage on Friday, August 30th at the casino’s venue, Hard Rock Live. The singer became known for his single “Locked Up” in 2004, and collaborations […]
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