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IT’S OFFICIAL: Teddy Swims Performing At Rockford’s Hard Rock Casino
You know him for his songs "Lose Control" and "The Door". He has one of the most distinct, iconic voices of 2024 and blends genres together like it's a piece of cake. Now, he's performing at the Hard Rock Casino Rockford on Friday, September 20th!. On Facebook, the Hard Rock...
Drug overdose rates increase year after year
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there were more than 107,000 drug overdose-related deaths in the U.S. in 2023, and more than 75% of them were opioid-related. Since 2013, the U.S. has been in what the CDC is calling “The Third Wave”...
‘Do not chase’: French bulldog on the loose in Rockford, owner asks community for help bringing her home
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) – A Rockford woman is asking the community for help capturing her dog that’s been on the loose in the city for going on two months. “She just took off and like never came back,” said Heather Crislip, referring to her female French bulldog, Donut. Donut was rescued from a puppy mill […]
Freeport residents worry gun violence is taking over the city
FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - Gun violence in the Pretzel City has some residents worried they could be the next victim. On any normal day, the Fourth Ward sits quietly on Freeport’s west side, a part of the community Alderman Don Parker says was mostly untouched by violent crime. That is until August 17, when 23-year-old Jace Glasgow was found dead in the 1400 block of Mark Drive.
Former Rockford swimmer to compete in Paralympics
(WIFR) - Jack O’Neil spent seven years of his life in Rockford. He ultimately moved to Colorado before high school and went on to become a Division One swimmer at the University of Wyoming. “College swimming has been the goal for me since starting high school swim,” O’Neil said....
Rochelle Fire receives near million-dollar grant, looks to add three new employees
ROCHELLE, Ill. (WTVO) — The Rochelle Fire Department has been applying for grants for many years, and they were finally awarded one that gives them the opportunity to hire three new employees. The Fire Department was received a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant in the amount of $919,368. This substantial award, from […]
North Boone ready to battle in the BNC with some new faces
POPLAR GROVE, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — The North Boone Vikings were a strong third-place finisher in the Big Northern Conference last season. For the first time in several years, they don’t have any members of the Doetch family on the roster, but the Vikings will again have some firepower. At the same time, the guys in […]
Disagree with that 13% increase in your home’s taxable value? The deadline to challenge nears
ROCKFORD — Home and business owners across Winnebago County were greeted this summer with another double-digit increase to the taxable value of their property. The taxable value of all property across Winnebago County increased more than 13% this year to a record high $7.27 billion, according to the Winnebago County Supervisor of Assessments. That comes after an 11% increase in 2023, and it’s the third consecutive year of record-high values in the county.
Illinois' DNC delegates hear from top party leaders ahead of Harris' speech
CHICAGO (CBS) -- The Illinois delegation at the Democratic National Convention is meeting for the last time on Thursday ahead of the biggest speech of the convention, when Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepts the party's nomination for president.Energized to rally for their party on the final day of the DNC, Illinois delegates broke bread Thursday morning, and fine-tuned their strategy heading into the November election."I think it's important for us to remember that we are all blessed. We've been on the floor or in the arena as the first woman to be elected president of this country has been...
Illinois’ Endangered Species: These Animals Are On The List
If you've ever wondered if an animal on the endangered species list ever gets off that list, the answer is actually yes. I guess I had never given it much thought, but I'll admit to being somewhat surprised to learn that some animal species have actually found themselves deleted from the database of endangered animals because...well...they started doing a lot better (with a lot of help) when it comes to staying alive.
Illinois Store Is Already Selling Christmas Decorations
Why are stores in Illinois already selling Christmas decorations and it's still summer?. Illinois Store Already Has It's Christmas Decorations For Sale. I remember when I was a kid, holidays and the seasons stayed in their lane. You didn't have any sight of them until it was the appropriate time. At the most, it was a month out. For example, you wouldn't see any Halloween stuff until October 1st.
$170,000 worth of e-bikes stolen in shipping container heist
E-bike and folding bike company Tern reported that 43 bikes, including 33 e-bikes and 10 non-electric folding bikes, have been stolen from their shipping container that entered the U.S. via the Port of Los Angeles. The total inventory was worth about $170,000.
Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois Hikers HAVE TO Avoid Red Or Purple Paint In The Woods
While many who don't live in Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin still don't realize how beautiful it is. We are now a couple years into a new acceptance for paint as markers in the state of Illinois. Many of us love to go for hikes in the Fall. While you are enjoying that natural Illinois beauty you might see trees painted with red or purple paint. Do you know what that means? Many don't realize how important the markings are now, and how important it is to keep an eye out for them.
WATCH: Guy Swears He Has Video Proof There’s a Dome Over Illinois
This just in. You might be living in a real life Matrix. Don't believe me? A guy swears he has video proof that there's a dome over Illinois. This brand new video share made me chuckle a little bit and I'm not trying to give the guy who shared this a hard time. To say that I don't understand everything I see in the skies above Illinois and Missouri is an understatement. His video entitled "Dome spotted in Illinois!!" is interesting.
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