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Central IL county, city services report system issues amidst network outage
A worldwide outage of the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike struck Microsoft devices throughout Central Illinois, disrupting state, county and municipal systems. The City of Champaign and its library were just two of the organizations that dealt with the headaches caused by the outage.
“Glory Days” event returns to the Byron Dragway thrilling Vintage Car lovers
BYRON, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — One of the biggest weekends of the year is underway at the Byron Dragway. It’s the return of “Glory Days” vintage drag racing. If you love old-school cars, this is the event for you. Every vehicle on-site dates back to 1966 or earlier. Some of these cars and trucks go back […]
Rockford Pushes For Disaster Declaration Following This Week’s Devastating Storms
The Stateline area has been working hard to clean up after this week's nasty storms, and city officials are wasting no time pushing for an official disaster declaration which would provide much-needed relief for homeowners. Benefits of a Disaster Declaration. When a city or county gets nailed by massive flooding,...
2 hazardous waste collections planned for October in the stateline
(WIFR) - This fall, two hazardous waste collections will be held in the stateline, giving area communities the chance to safely dispose of unused or leftover hazardous household products. The one-day collections are open 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. on:. Saturday, October 12, at Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department,...
NWS confirms record 24 tornadoes from Monday night storms
CHICAGO — A rash of tornadoes brought on by Monday night’s Derecho has set a new record for the Chicago and Rockford areas. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), two more EF-0 twisters were confirmed on Friday, one that touched down in Broadview and another in Oak Forest, both in Cook County. The additional […]
The Arc of Winnebago, Boone, and Ogle Counties celebrates Disability Pride Month
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — July is Disability Pride Month and The Arc of Winnebago, Boone, and Ogle Counties is celebrating with a beautiful mural!. Executive Director Amy Newell shares that July is Disability Pride Month because that was the month that the Americans with Disability Act was signed in 1990.
Gilley’s Heating and Air Conditioning shows off sewer drain jetting system
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — It’s easy to identify problems that we can see, but it’s important to be proactive about the problems we can’t see. At Gilley’s Heating and Air Conditioning, they can make sure sewers are in great condition with their sewer drain jetting system.
Sessions from Studio A - Rock and Roll Institute
For those about to rock, we salute you. On this special edition of Sessions from Studio A, we head to The District Bar and Grill in Rockford for a showcase from Rock and Roll Institute. Their motto is start a band on Monday, play a show on Friday. We'll hear lots of different bands and talk with students and instructors. Learn more and support this awesome organization by making a donation on their website. Also follow Rock and Roll Institute on Facebook and Instagram for more news!
Which Wich celebrates grand opening of its first area location in Loves Park
LOVES PARK — A national sandwich chain centered on custom-crafted sandwiches, wraps and salad bowls celebrated the grand opening on Thursday of its first location in the area. Which Wich has opened inside the Applewood Mobil at 5542 E. Riverside Blvd. It started with a soft opening about a...
Rockford solar conference shares benefits of solar power
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Hundreds of people gathered at Rockfords Embassy Suites Thursday to learn the importance of going solar at the first Go Solar Conference and Expo. Tapping into the power of the sun is complicated and hard for people to understand. Go Solar 815′s 2024 Expo and Conference looks to help educate people on clean energy.
Extremely rare live lobster shipped to Rockford Red Lobster
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) – The staff at Red Lobster in Rockford was met with a colorful surprise earlier this month. On July 10, Manager Tarah Stewart was unpacking a regular shipment of live lobsters and preparing them for the tank that sits in the front of the restaurant. Before long, she noticed that one of […]
Get ready for Rock ‘N Vodka Happy Hour at LimaMar Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — Owner of LimaMar Restaurant and Cocktail Bar Ross Terry is back with us tonight to show us how to make the Rock ‘N Killer cocktail and to tell us about the Rock ‘N Vodka Happy Hour event. The event will be held on...
Free emergency supplies available at Rockford church
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The American Red Cross will distribute free emergency supplies at Forest City Church on Friday. From 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, July 19 at Forest City Church, 1280 S Alpine St., the American Red Cross will be handing out supplies such as a bucket, bleach, cleaning supplies, garbage bags and gloves.
Our Lady of San Juan de los Lagos is returning to St. Mary’s Church in Sterling, IL
Our Lady of San Juan de los Lagos is returning to St. Mary’s Church in Sterling, IL from Sunday, August 4 to Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Our Lady of San Juan de Los Lagos is considered the second most visited image by pilgrims in Mexico (The first most visited is the Virgin of Guadalupe on Cerro de Tepeyac). It is believed that this small image is miraculous. Since 1632, she has been associated with helping with problems that involve mortal danger. The original image of Our Lady of San Juan de Los Lagos is in Jalisco, Mexico.
You can tour the B-29 Doc Superfortress in Milan
Visitors can tour the B-29 Doc, one of only two flying B-29 Superfortresses worldwide, Friday-Sunday hosted by Elliott Aviation at the Quad Cities International Airport, 6601 74th Ave., Milan. A lot of visitors notice the cockpit was the inspiration for the original “Star Wars” ship the Millennium Falcon, Steve Zimmerman,...
Beloit Sky Carp resume season after all-star break with 7-3 victory over Peoria Chiefs
Beloit resumed play in the Midwest League on Friday night on a winning note against Peoria, beating the Chiefs 7-3 at Dozer Park in Peoria. Sky Carp shortstop Johnny Olmstead crushed a three-run home run to center field to open the scoring, then third baseman Josh Zamora followed that up with a solo shot of his own to give Beloit a quick 4-0 lead against Peoria’s Brycen Mautz. The Chiefs...
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