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Write Start Project: Support QC students by donating needed school supplies
MOLINE, Ill. — WQAD News 8 is partnering with United Way to help supply thousands of Quad Cities-area students with school supplies through the Write Start Project. Formerly known as the First Day Project, the initiative aims to give kids the tools they need to succeed in the classroom. There are many ways to support the program.
Grab some 4th of July Good Day Stateline shirts!
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — Thanks so much for hanging out with us tonight! If you really want to get into the holiday and Good Day Stateline spirit then come see us downtown!. From 6:00-7:00pm we’ll be hanging out and handing out our red, white, and blue GDS shirts from Fresh Printz of Loves Park.
Pyrotechnico Fireworks shares show design process
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — Fireworks look pretty when they’re in the sky, but we often don’t get to see how pretty firework designs get made and what it takes to prepare for big fireworks show. That is why we’re chatting with Michael Zuzock from Pyrotechnico Fireworks about...
Red, white and blue fills East Moline streets
EAST MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - In East Moline, red, white and blue filled the streets, and there were plenty of festivities Thursday, including the city’s 66th annual Fourth of July parade. Floats were decorated to fit the theme of “Through the Eyes of a Child.” Adults created floats to...
Lifescape Run/Walk draws 700 runners to downtown Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Nearly 700 people participated in the annual 4th of July Classic Run/Walk for Lifescape Community Services. The races included an 8K run, a 2-mile run, and a Family Fun Walk, and began and finished on Madison Street near the Rockford Trolley Station. Free t-shirts and other giveaways, like medals, cash prizes, […]
Where and when is Rockford’s Alpine-Kiwanis Brat Days this year?
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The 2024 Kiwanis Brat Days are coming up, and here is all you need to know before the event. The Alpine Kiwanis Club will have the event on Friday, July 12th from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturday, July 13th from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. They will be at both the CherryVale Mall […]
UnityPoint physician offers heat precautions and tips to stay safe at JDC
SILVIS, Ill. (KWQC) - As the John Deere Classic draws thousands of fans to the greens, ensuring everyone’s safety in the summer heat is paramount. With the sweltering summer heat, heat-related illnesses are a significant concern. Dr. Andrew Friederich an emergency physician from UnityPoint Health is one of over 40 team members volunteering their time to support medical services at the event.
Burned by the boom: Rockford nurse details gruesome fireworks-related injuries
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) – It’s no secret on the Fourth of July that fireworks can be dangerous and that first responders give the public ample warning about staying safe while using them. But a Rockford-area nurse says local medical professionals often see serious injuries caused by fireworks when people aren’t careful. “This could be your […]
Patriotic Prayer Breakfast kicks off Rockford’s Fourth of July celebrations
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The morning was full of prayer, music, unity, refreshments and love, according to Facebook. The Patriotic Prayer Breakfast was held from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. on July 4 at Beattie Park, 1251 Rural St., Rockford. During the event, the Rockford Police Department Color Guard presented...
Some Kewanee Residents Under Boil Order after Hydrant Replacement on July 4th
Some Kewanee residents are under a boil order after an emergency fire hydrant replacement on July 4, 2024. The City of Kewanee posted the boil order for: Residents in the 500 Block of Willard and Dwight, 100, 200 and 300 Blocks of East College. And all of East Kellogg Street.
Rock Island Public Library hosts events for all ages
There’s a lot going on at the Rock Island Public Library during the first full week of July, with 11 different events for patrons of all ages. On Monday, July 8 with “I Spy Art with the Figge” for school-aged kids and families at 10 am July 8, at the Watts-Midtown Branch, 2715 30th Street. […]
Movies you forgot were set on the Fourth of July
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Looking for the perfect movie to pair up with your Fourth of July celebrations? We’ve compiled a list of some less obvious films that aren’t necessarily patriotic, but take place on the holiday. There are plenty of patriotic films that are the usual go-tos for a holiday watch, including Top Gun […]
Clap! bang! boom! Shabbona lights up the sky this Independence Day.
On today's WNIJ Community Spotlight, we celebrate Independence Day with a small-town fireworks spectacular!. WNIJ Morning Edition host Jason Cregier discussed this evening's fireworks display at Shabbona Lake State Park, in Shabbona, IL, with Steve Klopfenstein. Klopfenstein is a member of the Shabbona Fireworks Committee and has been assisting in...
6 juveniles in stolen vehicles arrested in Kewanee
Six juveniles were arrested in Kewanee early this morning after police said in a news release that they were involved with stolen cars out of Peoria and Brimfield. The Kewanee Police Department received a notification from its Flock Camera System that a stolen vehicle from Peoria had entered Kewanee city limits on July 4 at […]
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...
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