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Empowerment and enterprise: Celebrating Black-owned Business Month
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - August is Black-Owned Business Month, a time dedicated to celebrating and supporting the contributions of Black entrepreneurs and business owners. As we highlight their achievements and address the unique challenges they face, we also encourage everyone to actively support and uplift Black-owned enterprises, ensuring their continued growth and success.
Young Dakota Indians could make more strides this year and contend for a playoff spot
DAKOTA, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — The Dakota Indians are entering their second season with Eric Didesch as their head coach. They’re hoping to leap back into the playoffs this year after missing out last year. It was just before the season opened last year that Didesch was thrust in as the head coach of the Indians. […]
Winnebago County Board cuts budget for veteran assistance by $500K
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Veterans Assistance Commission (VAC) of Winnebago County expressed its concerns over a $500,000 reduction in its 2025 budget, approved by commissioners of the VAC. The new budget reduction is expected to have significant effects on the essential services provided to veterans in the community, including financial assistance, VA claims representation, […]
Rockford City Market attendance numbers on par with previous years
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Thousands of people from in and around Rockford flood the heart of the city for an outdoor summer tradition since 2010 as it enters its last month of Friday festivities. City market runs Fridays from mid-May to the end of September. Despite one cancellation and an...
Sheriff’s office investigates baby’s death in rural Streator
STREATOR, Ill. (WMBD) — The LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death early Saturday morning of an infant in rural Streator. Deputies responded to a home just after midnight Saturday on a report of a baby who was unresponsive. Streator medical teams also went to the home.
Rockford Area Weekend: Celebrity Softball Game, Tough Mudder, Picklefest
As summer winds down and the school season looms, this weekend around Rockford offers a perfect backdrop for an unforgettable last weekend of vacation. Maximize Your Last Weekend of Summer in Rockford Before School Starts. Most schools around the Stateline are already back, and this upcoming Wednesday (8/28) Rockford Public...
West Nile Virus Detected in Morris
Mosquitoes in Morris, Illinois, have tested positive for West Nile Virus, the Grundy County Health Department reports. These are the first positive cases in the county this year, with mosquitoes collected in mid-August. As summer ends, residents are urged to continue precautions against mosquito-borne viruses. Recommendations include avoiding outdoor activities...
CDC urges Americans to prepare for respiratory virus season
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The CDC is asking Americans to prepare for the fall and winter flu season. The CDC said COVID, the flu and RSV are still responsible for many fall and winter hospitalizations, some leading to death. The CDC is offering tips on preventing severe illnesses for you and your family. “CDC recommends […]
Camanche Schools Superintendent Justin Shaffer on FYI
Camanche Schools Superintendent Justin Shaffer was our guest on this past weeks FYI to discuss Camanche Schools preparation for the new school year among other topics. If you missed the interview live, you can watch on our KROS YouTube Channel. .
Keokuk man dead after being found injured early Saturday morning, police say
KEOKUK, Iowa (KWQC) - A Keokuk man has died after being found injured in a roadway early Saturday morning, Keokuk Police Department said. At approximately 3:32 a.m. police say they arrived at the intersection of 8th and Concert Streets to find Scott Clifford Finch, 42, unconscious and breathing in the road.
8 Illinois KFC Locations Closed Forever this Week With No Warning
This is not what you want to hear if you love fried chicken fast and live in Illinois. At least 8 locations in the state closed permanently this week and it appears they did so with no warning whatsoever. I saw this report just shared by Yahoo News. They say...
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