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Boylan graduate Daniel Contreras a big part of the Rockford Rivets 2024 success
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — Rockford Boylan graduate Daniel Conteras has played a big part in the Rockford Rivets first-half Northwoods League Championship, and also in their strong start to the second half of the season. Through his first 14 games he has a .340 batting average with one home run and 13 RBIs. Contreras also […]
Thanks, mom! Woman is charged with violent CTA attack after her mother recognizes her in Chicago police bulletin
CHICAGO — An 18-year-old woman turned herself in to Chicago police after her own mother recognized her as one of the people who attacked and robbed a man on the Orange Line downtown. Tamia Washington is the fifth person, but the first adult, to be charged with the robbery, which occurred around 11 p.m. on July 8.
“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 […]
You Still Have Time to Enjoy the Family Activities at the Prairie Chicken Arts Festival
SIDEWALK DAYS – various downtown participants. 7:00 – 10:00 A.M. – “Guns & Hoses” Breakfast by the Kewanee Police & Fire Departments, 114 N. Chestnut St., Johnson’s Appliance Parking Lot. 9:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. – Flea Market, 300 W. 3rd St. along fence...
New Moline coffee shop opens in perfect location for commuters
MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) -If part of your daily commute is along busy highway 6 in Moline, there is finally a new coffee shop hot spot to pick up a hand-crafted beverage and snack. Located at 6816 34th Street Court in Moline, Sunny’s Coffee is on a mission to provide high-quality beverages and foods in a cozy, comfortable atmosphere.
BPD: Intern with minor injuries after squad car hit and run
BELOIT, Wis. (WMTV) - A car crashed into a Beloit Police squad car, causing minor injuries to an intern who was in the squad car Saturday night. According to BPD, an officer was on a traffic stop on Prairie Ave when a passing car crashed into his squad car. The officer was not in the car, but an intern was riding along.
Rockford-area SNAP recipients may qualify for food replacement
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Help may be available for some people in the stateline who had to throw out food due to widespread power outages following severe storms. The Winnebago County Emergency Management Agency says Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP recipients who experienced power outages lasting longer than four hours can request food replacements within 10 days of the event. According to the Illinois Department of Human Services, food bought with SNAP benefits may also be replaced if it was destroyed in a fire, flood, tornado or other devastating event.
Illinois Traffic Alert: I-55 Closures Sunday for Tornado Damage Repairs
Channahon, IL – I-55 will face intermittent closures today for ComEd repairs following damage from an EF-2 tornado on July 15. The closures, impacting both directions, aim to facilitate repairs to high-tension power lines over the interstate. According to the Channahon Police Department, I-55 will experience stops of approximately...
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Halle Berry backs out of ‘All’s Fair’
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — Kicking things off tonight, Halle Berry has backed out of Ryan Murphy’s ‘All’s Fair’ starring Kim Kardashian. It was also supposed to star Halle Berry, but she backed out supposedly due to scheduling conflicts. Also tonight, Lisa Kudrow went on Jimmy...
Moving Company Offering Free Storage Space For Iowa Storm Victims
Monday night's storms brought severe damage and power outages throughout Iowa and the Quad Cities. Even as of Wednesday morning, MidAmerican reports that almost 700 people are still without power in the Quad Cities. More than 300 people in Des Moines also have no power. To help folks who need...
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