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New owners plan to reopen shuttered Mi Ranchito restaurant with new name in south Rockford
ROCKFORD — A local couple is working to reopen the shuttered Mi Ranchito restaurant on the city’s south side under a new but familiar name. Maria Gonzalez and Martin Jimenez plan to reopen the restaurant at 2019 S. Main St. as El Ranchito. There’s no set timeline for opening, but the new owners’ goal is to make their debut within a couple of months.
Special Airline For Dogs Now Flies Out Of Illinois
If you love traveling with your dog, there is now a new and better option flying out of Illinois. Don't get me wrong, I love animals, especially my pets. I just don't understand how people bring them on vacation and travel with the little creatures. Manly, because it's not easy. It's hard enough going through an airport with yourself let alone with a dog.
Rockford BMX prepares for USA BMX Midwest Nationals in Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Rockford BMX gears up for the annual USA BMX Midwest Nationals which is expected to bring in thousands. On Thursday the local BMX track held an all-day gate practice to get the 1,200 racers prepped for the three-day weekend finale. Last year, a racer came to...
'This is kind of like grabbing them out of their shells' - Rockford's Cultural Plan is sprouting a garden of diversity.
Rockford recently celebrated the reveal of its plan to strengthen the community’s art and culture sectors. A diverse group of creatives, community leaders and other residents mingled on the balcony at the Rockford Public Library’s main branch last Thursday evening preparing to hear the reveal of the Rockford Region Cultural Plan.
Michelle Williams inspires, entertains in return to Rockford for Diamonds gala
ROCKFORD — Michelle Williams’ return to Rockford on Wednesday for the Diamonds storytelling gala coincided with an emotional anniversary. It marked six years to the day that news went public via a TMZ article that revealed she had checked herself into a mental health facility for help with depression.
Russian Billionaire Suddenly Abandoned This Illinois Mansion?
It sounds like something you'd see in a spy thriller, but it's a real life Illinois thing. Neighbors have wondered out loud why a Russian billionaire just suddenly abandoned an exotic Illinois mansion and left the country. The mystery begins with an investigation of this out of the way Illinois...
Illinois has already experienced over 100 tornadoes this year, double the annual average
On Monday, the National Weather Service in Chicago issued 16 tornado warnings — the most they’ve sent out on a single day since 2004. The office confirmed that at least 28 tornadoes swept across northern Illinois and northwest Indiana on Sunday and Monday night as peak wind gusts reached more than 100 mph. Illinois has already experienced over 100 tornadoes this year, though the state ...
Don’t Fall Victim to the Latest USPS Text Scam Circulating Illinois
We should all know better by now, but I nearly fell victim to a new package delivery text scam the other day, and I don't want the same thing to happen to you. Here's one thing I can guarantee about me; if you call or text me from a number I don't recognize, I will not answer or respond...ever. My notorious call screening usually saves me from phone scammers, BUT, when I have been waiting for over two weeks for Japanese Beetle traps I desperately need to arrive, receiving a text about a delivery issue almost had me falling hook, line, and sinker into the scammer's trap.
New, clean, up-to-date: Sheriff's office moves into long-awaited space
JANESVILLE — A month after they began moving into their new building, Rock County Sheriff’s Office staff say they’re settling in and enjoying the abundance of windows that flood offices and common areas with natural light, and the improved working conditions provided by clean and functional office, common and meeting areas. On June 12, they began moving out of the century-old Pinehurst building, that’s still visible through some windows. It will eventually be torn down to make way for a new staff parking lot. Sheriff’s...
Rock River Anything That Floats Race canceled; organizers hope it can set sail in 2025
ROCKFORD — The Rock River Anything That Floats Raft Race won’t set sail this year after all. The steering committee that organizes the event said Thursday that there weren’t enough participants signed up to go forward with the race. The group pushed for more signups earlier this month, warning the event was in danger of being canceled. It was scheduled to take place Aug. 18.
Heavy rains this past week have all but extinguished drought conditions across Illinois
Rainfall over the next week looks minimal across the Chicago area; heaviest amounts centered from Texas across the Southeast into the Carolinas Heavy rains this past week have all but extinguished drought conditions across Illinois. Precipitation past 7 days How far from normal? July 9 drought map: July 16 drought map:
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