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Former Winnebago County Coroner Sue Fiduccia dead at 80
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Former Winnebago County Coroner Sue Fiduccia has died at 80, the coroner’s office confirmed Wednesday. Fiduccia held the position for 20 years and retired in December 2016. “I’m looking forward to retirement,” she said at the time. “[I’m] going to miss the place [and] going to miss all the families. But, […]
4 Best Ice Cream Shops in Northern Illinois
Are you looking to celebrate the rest of summer with the best ice cream in the area? You're in luck, because the Stateline's Best Ice Cream was just announced!. When I'm not at ZOK, you'll find me over at GDS eating and drinking things. Every month on Good Day Stateline,...
Self-serve kayak company to start rentals in downtown Beloit
BELOIT — The Beloit City Council on Monday night approved a contract with a fast-growing Madison-based company to rent one- and two-person kayaks on the Rock River in downtown Beloit. The Surf Shack, LLC should have kayaks ready for rental by mid-July, company owner Nathan Olson said. Originally from Eau Claire, Olson began thinking about ways to allow more people access to Wisconsin’s many lakes and rivers about five years...
City of Janesville is completing more curbside collection to help with tornado clean-up
JANESVILLE — The city is completing more curbside collections for the week of July 8. On the evening of Saturday, June 22, an EF-2 tornado touched down on the south side of the city of Janesville. With peak wind gusts of 115 mph, this weather event caused considerable damage to structures and infrastructure in the impacted areas. City crews have completed their first round of collecting residential tree and brush...
No wake order lifted for the moment
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. (WTVO) — The no wake order has been lifted as of right now. The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Facebook post said the order has been lifted but tomorrow from 6 p.m. until midnight the order will return. The order will be in effect from the Auburn Street Bridge south to the dam.
4 fires in 10 hours: Overnight Fourth of July fires under investigation in Rockford
One firefighter suffered a minor injury and two residents were displaced as the Rockford Fire Department responded to four fires in the span of 10 hours early Friday, July 5. What caused the fires remains under investigation. First, firefighters responded to a structure fire call at 4:50 p.m. July 4...
Behind the scenes of Rockford’s Fourth of July fireworks
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Team members were hard at work gearing up for their biggest show of the year, but before they can display it, months of preparation and design took place. Mike Zuzock, a designer from Melrose Pyrotechnics, said the work begins with an idea for the show. He receives the music that will […]
Illinois’ Operation Fallen Flags Properly Retires U.S. Flags
The members of "Operation Fallen Flag" with the help of the "Glory Truck" assist Rockford, Illinois area residents in properly retiring their American flags. Operation Fallen Flags And The Glory Truck In Illinois. I will go out of my way to support certain types of benefits. Right there around the...
Ski Broncs cancel show again as Rock River remains under ‘No Wake’ order
LOVES PARK, Ill. (WTVO) — The Ski Broncs ski show team announced the cancelation of Friday’s show, another in a string of cancelations due to a “No Wake” order on the Rock River. With the river at 8 feet, Winnebago County Sheriff Gary Caruana issued the order on Friday, saying, “Boaters and WaveRunner Operators should […]
Travel Alert: Streets in Rockford Closing for 4th of July Festivities
Several major streets in and around downtown Rockford will be closed well before the 4th of July Fireworks show on Thursday night, with some closed beginning right after sunrise. According to a press release from the City of Rockford, events begin at 7 am Thursday (7/4) with the Lifescape 4th...
Democratic leaders are concerned about President Joe Biden’s campaign
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - On Wednesday afternoon, the nation went into a panic after an inside source of the President shared he is thinking about the possibility of dropping out of the presidential race. After his performance at the first presidential debate of the year, the internet was taken by...
Downtown businesses look forward to the July 4th rush
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Downtown businesses are excited for the crowds that come from celebrating the 4th of July. “I think there’s nothing worse than when you go out to do something and everything’s closed up,” said Maze Books Owner Dave Pederson. “So as a business owner, it makes sense to be here when the […]
Fourth of July in Rockford: Where to park, view fireworks, follow the parade and more
ROCKFORD — Independence Day activities get an early start today and continue throughout the holiday with a parade, live music and fireworks. This is the 60th year that the nonprofit Rockford Fourth of July Civic Committee has put on the fireworks show for the city. Here’s a breakdown of...
Rockford residents got an early start celebrating the 4th of July
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford residents started the 4th of July celebration early with a Patriotic Prayer Breakfast. The breakfast first started in 1984, was held this morning at Beattie Park. Several guest speakers and plenty of patriotic music served as a great start to this historic day for the attendees. Organizers said it is […]
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