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Kendall County Fair continues tradition of 4-H, families and food
The Kendall County Fair will have a four-day run next week, with three days of 4-H programs, music, grandstand events and food. While the two-year long COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the availability of carnival rides, organizers promise plenty of attractions and traditional county fair events. The fairgrounds, located at 10826 Illinois Route 71 in Yorkville, open Thursday, with free admission from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and $5 admission from 5 p.m. until closing. Children under age 10 get in free Thursday eveni g,
Search for missing person closes Rock Cut State Park, evacuating visitors
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - The search for a missing 31-year-old man sent hikers and paddlers home early on Saturday afternoon at Rock Cut State Park. Illinois Conservation Police, within the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, (ICP) Sergeant Audrey Hoftender says the active investigation began in the early hours of July 27. Local and state authorities soon arrived – with a K9 unit searching for the person on land.
New owner of old Rever’s Marina in Rockford envisions lofts, offices and dockside dining
ROCKFORD — A more than 140-year-old riverfront building that formerly housed Rever’s Marina could one day be filled with loft apartments, offices and a dockside dining venue under the vision of the new owner. Teague Dickey, who is the president and CEO of Iconic Energy, bought the building...
Warehouse District restaurant receives liquor license
You can choose to have a chicken sandwich and a beer at Peoria's newest dining addition to the Warehouse District. Pop-Up Chicken Shop was unanimously approved a liquor license Tuesday by the Peoria City Council. The Bloomington-based restaurant opened at 800 SW Adams Street in Peoria in June. ...
Peoria Remembers Former Councilmember Vicki Hunt, a Devoted Public Servant and Community Advocate
The city of Peoria is mourning the loss of a devoted public figure and community advocate, former Councilmember Vicki Hunt, whose death was recently announced. Giving her time, passion, and expertise over two terms on Peoria's City Council, Hunt left a distinct mark on the fabric of the city she sought to improve – serving from 2003 to 2010 and then being re-elected in 2014, starting her term in 2015, representing the Acacia District. She held the role of Vice Mayor for 19 months, demonstrating her commitment to civic service.
Protecting your hearing at concerts
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Summer music festivals are in full swing and noise levels can reach up to 120 decibels, well above the safe threshold at 85. Prolonged or sudden exposure to such intense noise can lead to immediate or irreversible hearing loss. For kids, loud concert sound is even...
Rockford-area researchers help teens learn about careers in health care
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Area researchers develop a new online tool to get middle and high school students thinking about a career in health care and what path may be best for them. It’s an app called Health Career Guide, and it’s the first of its kind. Students don’t have...
Peoria City Soccer in national final four after claiming Central Conference championship
PEORIA, Ill. – Luke Persenico now owns, as of Friday night, the most significant goal in the history of Peoria City Soccer. His 62nd minute winner gave the Carp a 1-0 win over Flint City at Shea Stadium in the USL 2 Central Conference Championship game. “I can’t be...
Athletes compete at Girls Flag Football Jamboree ahead of 1st IHSA-sanctioned season for sport
Pure athleticism was on full display Saturday at Morgan Park High School.The excitement was palpable, not just for the fourth-annual Girls Flag Football Jamboree, but there was also a lot of anticipation for a big change this year for the sport.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThis fall will be the first state-sanctioned high school girls flag football season in Illinois."The biggest difference is you can't tackle, but it's still just as physical as football," Whitney Young High School coach Valerie Spann said. "You still have to run your routes. You have to play aggressive defense. This...
Preseason will prove to be highly valuable for this second-year Chicago Bears player
The Chicago Bears are in an interesting spot with an extra preseason game than most due to the Hall of Fame game. The team will have more snaps to fill, and while those snaps will not go to trusted starters that fans are craving to see, they will be going to depth players who may be pushing to make the roster.
Here's how Jordan Love's new contract benefits the Bears
Jordan Love of the Green Bay Packers just got a massive contract, however, this could be good news for the Chicago Bears. Recently, Love signed for four years at $220 million which is a whopping $55 million per year. Gene Chamberlain of Sports Illustrated is not convinced this is a wise decision. In a recent article, he noted how Love only has one good season on the record.
Chicago White Sox Trade Dylan Cease for Bright Future Despite Crochet’s Uncertain October and Thorpe’s Struggles
The Chicago White Sox made the right move by trading Dylan Cease despite Drew Thorpe's recent struggles. Cease was their best trade asset, and with uncertainties surrounding Garrett Crochet's usage and potential extension, it was wise to hold onto him for the season. Thorpe's tough performance, overshadowed by Cease's success, does not reflect his overall potential trajectory as a pitcher.
Chicago-area volunteers to cook 10K lasagnas tofeed people on National Lasagna Day
A nonprofit that spreads love through food will do a lot of cooking on Saturday ahead of National Lasagna Day. In the four years since Lasagna Love got started, it has grown to more than 56,000 volunteers around the world.
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