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New Details On Streator City Park Shooting
If you've been following the story about a weekend shooting at City Park in Streator, more details have been released. Investigators say at around 4:45 Saturday afternoon, two men had an apparent dispute at the park. One man left, only to come back with several others. Police believe the man who left and came back, walked up to the man he argued with earlier and fired several shots from a semi-automatic handgun. The victim, according to Streator police, was wounded "at least twice". The accused shooter fled the scene in a blue coupe that was later found abandoned on the south side of Streator.
Streator Police Make Arrests for Battery, Shoplifting, Failing to Appear
On Friday morning, Streator police arrested 20-year-old Zachary Smith on a charge of battery. The arrest was made at his home. Smith was given a notice to appear in an Ottawa courtroom. Later on Friday, 46-year-old Tracy Cockream of Streator was picked up by police for failing to appear in...
DeKalb moves to make city clerk a non-elected position
DEKALB, Ill. (WIFR) - Months after a judge said the DeKalb city clerk forfeited his position, the DeKalb City Council introduced a referendum to the November elections that could make the city clerk a non-electable position. DeKalb’s Second Ward City Councilwoman Barbara Larson said the job has good reason to...
Craig Long Qualifies For US Amateur
Men's Golf | July 22 BALL GROUND, Ga. – Sophomore Craig Long (Alpharetta, Ga.) of the Northern Illinois University men's golf team qualified for the U.S. Amateur Golf Championship on Monday after carding an eight-under par 64 in the U.S. Amateur Final Qualifying event at Hawks Ridge Golf Club. Long tied for first place in the field of 36 with Jack Larkin Jr. at -8. He blistered the front nine, making seven birdies and an eagle to go out in seven-under par 29. Long's eagle at the par-four sixth was followed by three straight birdies to close the front nine....
Man sentenced to 25 years for Illinois cell phone store robberies, including Rockford T-Mobile
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A Chicago man has been sentenced to 25 years for carrying out multiple armed robberies at cell phone stores throughout Illinois, including one in Rockford. According to the U.S. Justice Department, Jonathan Byars, 26, along with his co-conspirators, carried out six armed robberies and two attempted robberies in 2019 and 2020, […]
Poetry on the Page - Lynn Emanuel's Hotel Fiesta
Some children pick up the ways of their parents, while others take a completely different route. In this episode of Poetry on the Page. Northern Illinois University professor Amy Newman and WNIJ’s Yvonne Boose discuss a poem that shows how children pay close attention to what their parents are doing. Here's the conversation:
New Dollar General ‘DG Market’ opens in Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford shoppers may save money by shopping at the new “DG Market,” operated by Dollar General, which carries fresh meats, fruits, vegetables, and other products. The new store opened Monday at 4775 Linden Road, and is open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. “We are excited to provide Rockford residents with our […]
Household hazardous waste collection event set for Sept. 28 in Bloomington
The Ecology Action Center (EAC) in Normal has announced a household hazardous waste collection event for Sept. 28 at the Interstate Center in Bloomington. The free event, funded by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, is intended to provide a convenient and safe way for residents to dispose of hazardous materials.
Softball: Oregon Avalanche 14U team concludes successful summer
OREGON - The Oregon Avalanche 14U travel team wrapped up the season by placing second in the C Division at the USSSA Illinois/Iowa Tournament held in Moline on June 29-30. "The coaches are immensely proud of the hard work and determination that these girls have put into their season,” coach Lynn Kalnins said. “Many balance a full schedule of other sports, activities and school and still commit time to improving their skills on the field. Our organization is not like most of the teams we face at these larger scale tournaments. Most teams play with players from multiple communities that do not continue on to high school together.”
CI Hero: Bloomington 12-year-old recognized by Nickelodeon for years of service
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — A Bloomington 12-year-old was one of 14 honorees recently recognized nationally by Nickelodeon. This was for the networks’ inaugural Our World award. She was chosen for the honor in collaboration with the Jefferson Awards. Since she was four, Disha Rai said she’s been in...
Thunderstorms Trigger Flood Advisory in Rockford, Surrounding Areas
Rockford, IL – The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory for Winnebago County, effective until 5 p.m. CDT today, due to excessive rainfall from recent thunderstorms. According to the National Weather Service, heavy rain has already led to up to 1 inch of precipitation, with an additional 0.5...
Boil orders in effect for parts of Peoria Heights
PEORIA HEIGHTS, Ill. (WMBD) — A boil order is in effect for some residents in the Village of Peoria Heights on Monday. According to posts on the village’s website, the boil orders are affecting residents from the 4000 to 4200 blocks of North Monroe Avenue and the 1000 to 1200 blocks of East Hazard Avenue.
Brian Childers loses appeal for pretrial release; remains held in jail
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A trio of appellate court judges rejected an argument of a 45-year-old Alabama man that he shouldn’t be in Tazewell County Jail because he was allowed to be free in Peoria County. That man is Brian Childers, the person accused of pointing a handgun...
Hard Rock Casino announces 3rd and final opening weekend concert
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Hard Rock Casino Rockford has announced the third performer who will join Joan Jett and Brad Paisley on the casino’s opening weekend. Akon will take the stage on Friday, August 30th at the casino’s venue, Hard Rock Live. The singer became known for his single “Locked Up” in 2004, and collaborations […]
Teenage driver arrested after injuring herself, killing another in crash on Springfield Road
EAST PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A 16-year-old girl was arrested Monday for aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol and reckless driving after injuring herself and killing another during a crash in East Peoria. According to an incident report from the East Peoria Police Department Monday morning, the crash...
Massive debt and abuse allegations: Inside the divorce of a Peoria city councilman
The estranged wife of Zach Oyler testified in divorce proceedings that the Peoria city councilman had physically and emotionally abused her during their marriage. Heather Oyler said under oath in Peoria County Court that Zach Oyler had been abusive, echoing accusations she made on her blog earlier this year. She also reiterated a claim that Oyler hid her in their home so she could not be found by investigators while he was being prosecuted in a domestic...
Woman, two teens injured after head-on collision on Route 2 in Byron
BYRON, Ill. (WTVO) — A woman and two teen girls were injured after another driver caused a head-on collision while trying to pass a car in a no-passing zone along Illinois Route 2 in Byron on Saturday. According to the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office, Anthony Anderson, 64, of Rockford, was piloting his Nissan Sentra northbound […]
6 Animal Rescues Housing 50+ Abandoned Dogs From Belvidere
After 50+ dogs were abandoned at Hammertime Dog Park in Belvidere, the Boone County Animal Services found rescues for all of them. Here's how you can donate!. On Monday, July 15th, over 50 dogs were dumped at Hammertime Dog Park in Belvidere, Illinois. After the news dropped, the community came together to help the Boone County Animal Services support these pups while they await forever homes.
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