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Ken Jennings leaves fans offended after ‘cheap shot’ towards Jeopardy!’s new champ Jay Fisher
JEOPARDY! host Ken Jennings has offended some viewers with his recent jab at champion Jay Fisher. The game show host took a crack at the Illinois native's brief political career and shocked viewers with his comments. During Tuesday's episode of Jeopardy!, Jay revealed early in the episode that was a...
Thousands of stateliners adapt to days without power
(WIFR) - ComEd crews work to restore power to homeowners across the stateline facing their third day in the dark, but a limited number of hands makes the task difficult. As of Wednesday evening, more than 45,000 people throughout Northern Illinois face the effects of three days of power outages, according to ComEd.
Which Wich sub shop opens Loves Park location
LOVES PARK, Ill. (WIFR) - A sandwich shop makes its way to Loves Park, and it seems to have enchanted area residents. Which Wich, a chain of sub sandwich shops, has opened a storefront connected to a Kelley Williamson-owned Mobil gas station, 5542 E. Riverside Boulevard. “We opened for a...
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...
Rockford car club honors life of member, veteran
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Obsessive Car Disorder car club honors one of its fallen members Thursday with a “fallen cruiser” drive-by. Tom Evans, a veteran and member of the Rockford Car Club, passed away July 11. He was the driver of the “Lil Red Express Truck.”
Rockford alderman, community push for disaster proclamation after Keith Creek flood
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Carol Gauthier brought a collage book to her neighborhood’s meeting on the Keith Creek flash floods on Thursday. Inside, pictures document her childhood home flooding in 2007. The collage starts with the headline “Never Again.” Its last entry ends with “The End?” Saturday and Sunday’s...
Find your niche: IHSA leads the nation with state tournaments in 42 different activities
Of course they did. They are Rockford’s two greatest sports dynasties, with Byron smashing every record for state dominance this year — outscoring teams 823-94 — and Le-Win taking six of the last dozen 1A state titles before slipping to second last year. But both schools are...
Terminally ill veteran’s wish for one final bike ride comes true
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — With a thumbs up and a big smile, Michael Rickert enjoyed a ride through Rock Cut State Park on a beautiful afternoon. This was an extra special ride for the Army veteran because he is a hospice patient and this was something he told his counselor he would love to do. […]
Farmers Market Wellness Fair returns to Belvidere July 30
BELVIDERE, Ill. (WIFR) - The Boone County Health Department brings back an annual event, promoting a day of community and wellness. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 30, you can attend the Farmers Market Wellness Fair outside of the county’s administration building. Attendees have the option to...
'They’re together forever and that’s the way they’d want it': Best friends killed in car crash on their way to Cardinals game
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. — Families and a whole community in St. Clair County are mourning the sudden deaths of Teagan Kelley and Ashton Jackson, who were killed in a horrific car crash on Saturday. "They were a part of each other's daily routines. They are 20 years old,...
Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin Residents Should Brace for More of These Menaces
The excessive rainfall, abundance of severe thunderstorms, and increased tornadic activity has made this summer one to remember for Tri-Staters. The weather has been as inconsistent as it's been wet, and with that comes an influx of creatures most of us vehemently despise. With all the rain, flooding, and humidity...
Are construction zone speed limits enforced in Missouri and Illinois when workers aren’t there?
Summertime commutes often lead drivers by construction zones, both with workers present and absent from the work sites. Those two scenarios seem different on paper, but perhaps should be treated as much of the same.
Progressives, conservatives push to eliminate 'corporate welfare' with stalled measure
(The Center Square) – A bill that’s not advancing would, according to proponents, make the grant administration process more equitable. A state senator called Senate Bill 2791 a "good bill." Senate Bill 2791 never made it out of the Spring legislative session, but proponents say it would even the playing field for small businesses seeking grants in Illinois, by requiring that at least 50% of the dollar value of all economic incentives that are awarded are channeled toward businesses with 50 or fewer full-time employees. ...
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