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Public record for July 26, 2024
Rock County Felony arrests All of those listed below have since their arrest been formally charged with a felony (or felonies). ANTHONY GREEN, 37, of Beloit, physical abuse of an elderly person, June 7, 1900 block of Lafayette Street, Janesville. MICKAI WORTHAM, 17, of Janesville, 1st degree recklessly endangering safety, June 14, 100 block of West Holmes Street, Janesville. DRAKE DYKEMAN, 42, of Beloit, battery or threat to judge, prosecutor, or law enforcement officer, June 16, Riverside Drive, Janesville.
Glory finish road slate in Rockford
The Green Bay Glory will play their final road fixture of the season on Friday night when they travel south of the border to play Rockford FC. The Glory secured promotion and moved up to first place in the division with their latest effort against Berber City. Tim Geocaris scored both goals in the 2-0 win over the Chicago-based side, burying passes from Tom Geocaris and Edgar Heredia.
Rattlers Take Down Sky Carp in Extra Innings
Luis Lara drove in two runs with a double in the top of the tenth inning to give the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers a 3-1 lead against the Beloit Sky Carp on Thursday night at ABC Supply Stadium. That hit, Lara’s third of the game, was enough to push Wisconsin to a 3-2 victory over the Sky Carp.
Big Lots closing up to 40 stores across the US—including these 3 Illinois locations
We now know which locations Big Lots will be closing across Illinois. Big Lots, the Ohio-based retail discount chain announced on July 10 the company’s plans to close up to 40 locations across the country this year, due to financial challenges the brand is facing in a post-Covid market. More: 'Supporting the community...
Stephenson County Fair is back, showcasing the best of the community
People from across northwestern Illinois are flocking to Stephenson County this week to celebrate the 170th anniversary of the county's beloved fair. Since its founding in 1854, the Stephenson County Fair has proven itself to be a great way to bring the community together. “We have generations upon generations of families that have been...
IL FOP: Sean Grayson fired ‘without just cause’, files grievance
SANGAMON COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council filed a grievance saying the deputy that shot Sonya Massey in the face was terminated “without just cause.” Sean Grayson shot 36-year-old Sonya Massey in the head while responding to a call at her home. Grayson was charged with first-degree murder earlier this month. […]
Don’t Go in the Water – 38 Illinois Places Have Swimming Warnings
Summertime is all about getting outside and enjoying the nice weather and swimming is a vital part of that. However, there are now 38 places in Illinois that now have urgent swimming warnings about staying out of the water. As a general rule, I check the Illinois Beach Guard System...
IL representatives propose MINES Act for coal mine collapse accountability
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WCIA) — A bipartisan proposal has been brought forth by Illinois U.S. Representatives to unveil the federal government’s efforts towards preventing coal mine collapses. The Monitoring, Investigating, Navigating and Explaining Subsidence (MINES) Act was brought forth by Representatives Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13) and Mike Bost (R-IL-12), as well as Alex Mooney (R-WV-02) and Matt […]
Young artists show their spark in culmination of summer arts program in Rockford
ROCKFORD — Children showed off their dance moves, pictures and paintings on Friday in a celebration that marked the culmination of a two week arts camp that let youth learn with local professional artists. Spark! in the Park Art Camp takes kids from first through fifth grade through a...
Families howl with glee at Puppy Pals Live show at Discovery Center
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Hundreds of guests hoot and howl at the Discovery Center’s newest Family Fridays feature. During the Discovery Center’s Puppy Pals Live event on July 26, guests observed talented su-paw-stars perform three shows inside the Discovery Center Museum, 711 N. Main Street. Puppy Pals Live, as seen on America Got Talent in 2020, is a comedic stunt dog show featuring adopted and rescued dogs that perform stunts and comical tricks.
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