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Fox River's high water levels forcing temporary Illinois ban on recreational boating
The state is banning recreational boating on a long stretch of the Fox River because of hazardous conditions. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) says water is high on the Fox River
Satellite runs across Illinois help support Memphis to Peoria St. Jude run fundraising efforts
PEORIA, Ill. – Each summer, runners from central Illinois journey down to Memphis, Tenn. for the St. Jude Runs, running 465 miles back to Peoria and raising money for the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. But they’re not alone in their effort. Nearly 30 satellite runs from all...
Central IL county, city services report system issues amidst network outage
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — A worldwide outage of the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike is striking Microsoft devices throughout Central Illinois, disrupting state, county and municipal systems. In Champaign County, officials said on social media that the outage resulted in the Brookens Building being closed for the remainder of Friday. They said they hope to reopen the […]
Freeport police investigate shots fired report leaving 1 hurt
FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - A teenager on Freeport’s east side is hurt from a shots fired report early Saturday morning. Just after midnight on July 20, Freeport officers were alerted to a shots fired report in the area of Frank Street and Chicago Avenue. The police were also notified about a 17-year-old male victim who was transported to FHN Hospital with a gunshot wound. The victim was treated and later discharged.
Illinois Attorney General defends gun ban with reference to attempted assassination of former president
(The Center Square) – Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul said the attempted assassination of former President Trump demonstrates why the state’s gun ban should remain in place. U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas wrote that Illinois’ ban is ‘highly suspect because it broadly prohibits common semiautomatic firearms used for lawful purposes.” In a discussion at the City Club of Chicago, Attorney General Raoul questioned whether the text of the Second...
Reps. Casten and Garcia urge President Biden to drop out of race for White House
CHICAGO (CBS) — Two more House Democrats from Illinois have joined the growing number of congressional Democrats urging President Joe Biden to drop his bid for re-election.U.S. Rep. Sean Casten and U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia on Friday both urged Biden to drop out of the race for the White House.In an op-ed in the Chicago Tribune, Casten wrote that his constituents "fear for the future of American democracy" if former President Donald Trump is elected in November, and that he believes "Biden is no longer up for that job.""It is with a heavy heart and much personal reflection that...
Unauthorized Look Inside Abandoned Bum’s Castle In Illinois
WARNING: Under no circumstances should you enter this property. By doing so you risk bodily harm and/or prosecution for trespassing on private property. Sometimes when I see an unusual landmark in Illinois, the first thing that comes to mind is wanting to see what's inside and in this case, that opportunity is actually available.
‘Twister’ inspired Joey Marino to life of meteorology, storm chasing
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) – Meteorologist Joey Marino was quick to see director Lee Isaac Chung’s “Twisters.” He and the rest of the First Warn Weather Team caught a 10:15 a.m. showing Friday at AMC Showplace 16 in Rockford. Marino said while he praises the 2024 release, it was the 1996 blockbuster “Twister” that helped solidify […]
Staggering IRS Data Shows 262,000 People Fled Illinois in 1 Year
I'm no math genius, but this is a stunning number of people who said goodbye to Illinois in just one calendar year. New data just shared by the IRS reveals more than a quarter million residents left the Land of Lincoln recently. I saw this story today by Wirepoint which...
Mangoneada is the perfect summer treat at La Michoacana
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — Taminique Blackwell is closing out Ice Cream Week with a trip to La Michoacana!. She’s trying out their mangoneada which is a perfect treat for summer. It’s made with sorbet drizzled with chamoy and sprinkled with tajin. La Michoacana offers a ton of...
Halle Berry backs out of ‘All’s Fair’
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — Kicking things off tonight, Halle Berry has backed out of Ryan Murphy’s ‘All’s Fair’ starring Kim Kardashian. It was also supposed to star Halle Berry, but she backed out supposedly due to scheduling conflicts. Also tonight, Lisa Kudrow went on Jimmy...
Rockford Public Library’s adult online high school sees growing interest, record graduates
ROCKFORD — Tamica Fricks touted the importance of education for years before she truly practiced what she preached. At first, she did so seeing herself as a cautionary tale about how dropping out of high school can impede your opportunities for a successful career. Now, the 50-year-old academic mentor...
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