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Rockford BMX prepares for USA BMX Midwest Nationals in Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Rockford BMX gears up for the annual USA BMX Midwest Nationals which is expected to bring in thousands. On Thursday the local BMX track held an all-day gate practice to get the 1,200 racers prepped for the three-day weekend finale. Last year, a racer came to...
'This is kind of like grabbing them out of their shells' - Rockford's Cultural Plan is sprouting a garden of diversity.
Rockford recently celebrated the reveal of its plan to strengthen the community’s art and culture sectors. A diverse group of creatives, community leaders and other residents mingled on the balcony at the Rockford Public Library’s main branch last Thursday evening preparing to hear the reveal of the Rockford Region Cultural Plan.
Michelle Williams inspires, entertains in return to Rockford for Diamonds gala
ROCKFORD — Michelle Williams’ return to Rockford on Wednesday for the Diamonds storytelling gala coincided with an emotional anniversary. It marked six years to the day that news went public via a TMZ article that revealed she had checked herself into a mental health facility for help with depression.
Heavy rains this past week have all but extinguished drought conditions across Illinois
Rainfall over the next week looks minimal across the Chicago area; heaviest amounts centered from Texas across the Southeast into the Carolinas Heavy rains this past week have all but extinguished drought conditions across Illinois. Precipitation past 7 days How far from normal? July 9 drought map: July 16 drought map:
On the market: Freeport home for sale for $339,900
Address: 1841 Indian Springs Court, Freeport Property description: This four-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom, two-story home has vaulted ceilings in the living room and master bedroom. Flooring was upgraded to hardwood. The kitchen boasts granite countertops. The family room features a gas fireplace surrounded by solid stone. Sliding glass doors open to an updated deck, which overlooks open fields below. Bathrooms have modern touches. The fully finished, open lower level has a living/recreation room, hobby room and den. It opens onto the...
Rock River Anything That Floats Race canceled; organizers hope it can set sail in 2025
ROCKFORD — The Rock River Anything That Floats Raft Race won’t set sail this year after all. The steering committee that organizes the event said Thursday that there weren’t enough participants signed up to go forward with the race. The group pushed for more signups earlier this month, warning the event was in danger of being canceled. It was scheduled to take place Aug. 18.
Three tap-ins: Final day of the 93rd Illinois State Amateur Championship
Jul. 19—Three items from Thursday at Atkins Golf Club in Urbana, courtesy N-G staff writer Zach Piatt: Bragging rights Champaign native David Keenan had the best finish of the five local golfers. He played consistent golf for about the first three and a half rounds, sitting at 2 under par overall with just six holes to play. But the former Salt Fork and Parkland College standout played the ...
28-year anniversary of Illinois’s biggest rainfall in recorded history
A swath of heavy rainfall occurred across portions of south central Wisconsin, northeast Illinois, and northwest Indiana on July 17-18, 1996. From the National Weather Service: The heaviest rainfall was observed near Aurora, Illinois, with a maximum point rainfall of 16.94 inches in a 24-hour period. The 24-hour rainfall measured near Aurora remains the statewide record (as […]
Illinois Republican delegates believe Trump will win regardless of whom he faces in November
MILWAUKEE (CBS) -- As the Democrats sort out who their nominee will be—with pressure growing for President Biden to withdraw—Illinois' Republicans are unbothered by whom former President Donald Trump faces come November.At their breakfast Thursday—which ended with a rousing rendition of "God Bless America"—Illinois Republican delegates gave high marks for the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. They thought vice presidential nominee JD Vance was a big hit.They also think the disarray on the Democratic ticket is not a problem, but an opportunity. The delegates signaled total comfort and confidence with where things sit four months before the election.With the increasingly...
US Invests $140 Million in Illinois Quantum Proving Ground.
The US Department of Defense is investing up to $140 million in a national proving ground for quantum technologies in Illinois, Governor JB Pritzker announced Tuesday. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and the State of Illinois are partnering on the project, which will be based at a soon-to-be-built quantum campus in the Chicago region.
High levels of E. Coli found in the Rock River
BELOIT, Wis. (WIFR) - E. Coli found in the Rock River in Beloit, Wisconsin prompts an alert from the Rock County Health Department. E. Coli bacteria is natural in surface water like a creek, river or lake. But, when it reaches high levels it can put your health at risk.
Smoothie King opens first Rockford franchise, 2nd area location coming to Belvidere
ROCKFORD — A national chain that was the first smoothie franchise to operate in the country now has its first location in the Rockford region. Smoothie King opened Monday at 6274 E. State St., which is between H&R Block and AT&T in a commercial strip owned by First Midwest Group. A second area Smoothie King is slated to open in early August at 1890 Crystal Pkwy Ste 100, Belvidere.
Athletes play hands-on role in construction of world’s largest Special Olympics facility
It’s been five years since Special Olympics Michigan Inc. athletes and their families gathered at a former high school campus in Byron Township to learn about plans to transform the property into an inclusive sports complex for athletes with intellectual disabilities. Now, multiple outdoor sports fields and amenities are...
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