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Illinois Lottery celebrates its 50th anniversary with big money giveaways
CHICAGO (CBS) — The Illinois Lottery is ringing in 50 years - with a downtown party at Pioneer Court.Many walked away winners. The very first person in line pocketed $150. All people had to do was draw the right number to walk away with cash.Many in the crowd have been playing the lottery for decades. For some, Thursday was their luckiest day yet. Jennifer Blumenberg, won $500."The anticipation of scratching and winning – it's great. I think as long as you're winning what you're playing back, you're good to go," Blumenberg said. The Illinois Lottery gave away up to $50,000 in...
Illinois quick hits: State unemployment rate hits 5%; Decatur Public Schools adopt new phone policy for students
Illinois unemployment rate hits 5% The Illinois Department of Employment Security announced that unemployment increased to 5 percent. The May revised unemployment rate was 4.9 percent. The national unemployment rate was 4.1 percent in June, up slightly from the previous month. The number of unemployed workers in the state was 327,900, up over 3 percent from the prior month, and up nearly 19 percent over the same month one year ago. ...
U.S. Rep Kelly, State Senator Faraci Meet with Locals to Talk about Rural Issues, Including Health Care
ABOVE: State Senator Paul Faraci and Congresswoman Robin Kelly during Thursday afternoon’s Illinois Soybean Association – sponsored rural health discussion at the Gilbert Street Cafe. An early afternoon roundtable took place Thursday (July 18th) at the Gilbert Street Cafe, hosted by the Illinois Soybean Association; designed to discuss...
Sen. Rose props up new bill to protect Central IL drinking water
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Mahomet Aquifer is an important source of drinking water for much of Central Illinois. State officials often referred to it while discussing a bill recently signed by Governor JB Pritzker, which allows the carbon storage of aquifers statewide. Now, State Senator Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) is filing a new bill to protect […]
No charges for officer in shooting of accused Rockford K9 killer
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Rockford Police officer who returned fire and shot Malik Trotter, 28, moments after Trotter allegedly killed his partner, K9 Nyx, who was in pursuit, will not face charges in the shooting, according to Winnebago County State’s Attorney J. Hanley. On January 28th, Rockford Police said officers were investigating a “domestic […]
Sweet farewell to Cookies By Design
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — Cookies By Design has made the bittersweet decision to close their doors but we couldn’t let them say goodbye without one last visit. Owner Tasha Terviel is helping us close out Ice Cream Week with some cookie ice cream sandwiches. Cookies By Design is closing on July 31 and Tasha is encouraging everyone to get their orders in!
Sustain Rockford promotes solar energy to residents
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Residents learn more about clean energy at the “Go Solar 815” conference on Thursday. The event was hosted by Sustain Rockford, a non-profit promoting clean energy use throughout the region. There were exhibits on solar products and options, speakers and several local organizations. Organizers said solar is easy for everyone to […]
Freeport Police capture felon wanted for June shooting
FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) — Freeport Police announced the arrest of Martell Pogue, 35, who was wanted for a shooting in June on W. Douglas Street. According to police, around 1:14 p.m. on June 21st, officers responded to a report of gunshots in the 300 block. During the investigation, police learned Pogue and another man were […]
New mural brings splash of color to Oregon’s Village Bakery
OREGON, Ill. (WTVO) — A new 50-foot-long mural is going up on the side of the Village Bakery, at 101 North 3rd Street. The mural, designed by artist Nora Reuter, shows a sunset with local wildflowers and scenery. Members of the Village of Progress, which serves adults with developmental disabilities, helped paint the mural on […]
Destiny’s Child’s Michelle Williams Performs Impromptu Mini Concert in Her Illinois Hometown
Rockford's Founders Commission's second annual DIAMONDS event shined a light on mental health with Rockford native Michelle Wiliams who surprised the crowd with a live performance. Famous people weren't all born in New York or L.A., they grew up in the same mid-size towns that you and I did. Sometimes...
Realtors hold water battle fundraiser for new Rockford Park District playground
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Teams of realtors and mortgage professionals battled each other Thursday to raise money for a new playground at Haight Park. At noon July 18, at the Forest Hills Baseball Diamonds in Loves Park, the teams raced to fill their opposing team’s bucket with water by throwing water balloons and spraying water guns into a basketball-like goal.
2024 ‘Anything That Floats’ Rock River race has been canceled
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The 2024 Rock River Anything That Floats Race has been canceled due to a lack of participation, organizers said Thursday. “The RRATFR Steering Committee is sorry to announce that, despite our last-ditch efforts to recruit more participants beginning in early July, only one additional raft has been registered, and unfortunately, a […]
Belvidere hosts 33rd annual Mopar car show
BELVIDERE, Ill. (WIFR) - Car collectors and enthusiasts from near and far will descend on Belvidere for the 33rd annual Mopar Happening car show. The events planned for the weekend include the car show and swap, Mopar Modern Muscle Show and Midwest Dodge Charger Meet. Spectator gates open at 8...
Food Truck Fight On The Menu At East Moline’s Rust Belt Tomorrow
Food Truck Fight is returning to the Quad Cities on Saturday, July 20 in a brand new location!. Join them for a day of food trucks, live music, kids activities, a fully stocked bar, and more at The Rust Belt in East Moline, IL!. Enjoy food from local and regional...
STEAM on Wheels looks to open home base location in the future
ROCK ISLAND, Ill (KWQC) - Sam McCullum is the man behind STEAM on Wheels, a volunteer-based non-profit where science, tech, engineering, and math meet with art to form a unique experience that enriches children and helps them learn concepts in a joyful environment. While in college, McCullum was a graduate...
Chicago shooting: Postal worker shot to death in front of West Pullman home ID'd, officials say
A postal worker was shot to death while on the job in front of a South Side home on Friday, officials said.Chicago police said the shooting happened in the West Pullman neighborhood's 12100-block of South Harvard Avenue just before 11:40 a.m.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchNeighbors who did not want to appear camera told ABC7 they saw a car driving toward the victim's USPS truck before hearing at least 10 shots in broad daylight.Police said the offender, identified only as male, approached a 48-year-old woman, took out a gun and fired shots. She suffered multiple gunshot...
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