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Ward 5 Meeting Scheduled for Aug. 28
The public is invited to a 5th Ward meeting with Alderman Andre Powell to discuss opportunities and issues within DeKalb. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, from 5:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, located at 615 N. First Street. The meeting will be held in person only. Those attending are welcome to record and/or live stream the meeting.
Huskie Volleyball Continues Season Preparation
DeKALB, Ill.— With 16 days until the first serve of the 2024 volleyball season, the Northern Illinois University Huskies continued their season preparations one week after returning to campus. Ten of the Huskies 16 members are juniors or seniors athletically and second year head coach Sondra D'Amore notes the...
Hunter safety course set for September in Rochelle
ROCHELLE, Ill. (WIFR) - A two-day hunter safety course looks to keep people safe while they enjoy the outdoors this fall. State Rep. Bradley Fritts (R-Dixon) says his second annual Hunter Safety Course is set for Sept. 7-8 at the Rochelle Masonic Lodge, 500 Lincoln Highway in Rochelle. It runs...
New speed signs posted in Kingston thanks to grant from DeKalb County Community Foundation
The Kingston Police Department announced Thursday they received a grant from the DeKalb County Community Foundation to purchase and install electronic speed signs on State Route 72 near Kingston Elementary School. Chief Gerald Taft says the school doesn't always have an officer posted out front to monitor the school speed...
153rd Fair kicks off in Whiteside County
MORRISON, Ill. (KWQC) - The 153rd Whiteside County Fair began Tuesday. According to the fair website, the festivities will run from Aug. 13 through 17 with various daily Grandstand acts. Admission is $10 per day for an adult, $2 per day for a child, and children 6 and under are...
New South Beloit marijuana dispensary awarded Illinois ‘social equity’ loan
SOUTH BELOIT, Ill. (WTVO) — A second cannabis dispensary, coming to South Beloit, will benefit from a $240,000 “social equity” forgivable loan from the State of Illinois. Cloud Haven Dispensary, at 1322 Gardner Street, owned by the Chicago-based Wah Group LLC, was one of 23 dispensaries receiving a portion of $5.5 million in loans through […]
IL man advances to finals in USA Mullet Championships. Here’s how to vote
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) – A Rockford man who claims he has the “greatest mullet of all time” has advanced to the final round in the contest that’s given him the chance to prove it. Morgan Earp blew through the first two rounds of the USA Mullet Championships earlier this summer and is now in the […]
Five fun facts about that giant Hard Rock Casino Rockford guitar
As officials prepare to open Hard Rock Casino Rockford, construction crews this week are busy assembling a giant replica of Cheap Trick legend Rick Nielsen's signature checkerboard guitar at the entrance. The casino, 7801 E. State St., is expected to open at 3 p.m. on Aug. 29, pending final approval by the Illinois Gaming Board. The temporary Rockford Casino: A Hard Rock Opening Act on Bell School Road closed its doors for the last time on Monday...
Nicholas Conservatory art display celebrates Sinnissippi Rose Garden
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Sinnissippi Rose Garden, Nicholas Conservatory announces a rose-inspired art display. From 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. August 13, Nicholas Conservatory hosted an event to showcase the local artists and allow people to meet them. “We just want to bring...
Teens from Ukraine visit Rockford for respite trip
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The relationship between Rockford and its sister city Brovary, Ukraine is strong. The partnership began in 1995 when a soccer team from Kyiv visited Rockford and suggested a sister city arrangement with Brovary, a Kyiv suburb of 85,900. In 2022, the world watched as war unfolded...
Rivets season ends in best-of-three loss to Kalamazoo
LOVES PARK, Ill. (WIFR) - The Rockford Rivets’ historic season came to an end on Tuesday, dropping the final game of the best-of-three series 8 to 2. Tommy Townsend gave the Rivets some early runs, hitting two runners in in the first inning to tie things at two a piece.
Rockford Park District looks to move forward with improvements to local park
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — More opportunities for kids to be active are coming to fruition as the Rockford Park District looks to move forward with its improvements to Clarence Hicks Memorial Sports Park. “We already have world-class facilities here at the Rockford Park District, but now we’re going to have a world-class stadium for track […]
New coaching additions at Rockford Lutheran could help elevate the Crusaders
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — Rockford Lutheran’s football program is coming off back-to-back playoff seasons. Those have left the Crusaders hungry for more, and they just might have the personnel to do more this season. It took two tremendous football programs to knock the Crusaders out of the 1A playoffs the last two seasons, Fulton and […]
Diving into history at “Titanic: The Exhibition”
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Taking guests on an interactive tour with recreations of the Titanic’s interior and exterior, while experiencing a journey through history. Titanic: The Exhibition has been extended at Skokie’s Westfield Old Orchard Mall until October 11. At the exhibit, guests can walk through life-like recreations...
Curran’s Apple Orchard is excited to reopen for the fall season
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Curran’s Apple Orchard is set to open on August 17th for the fall season. The orchard said on Facebook they have been busy all week. They proudly announced they have been picking apples, putting up outdoor activities and filling the barns with treats and gift items. Curran’s boasts a full food […]
UPDATE: 9-year-old girl reported missing has been found by the RPD
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Rockford Police Department found Lamiyah Gatson, 9, near West State Street and Avon. Police reported that she was last seen around 2:30 p.m. on August 13th in the 600 block of North Rockton Avenue around 6:30 p.m. on X. Authorities thanked the community for their assistance. Police arrested Wade Little, […]
Stateline Kids shares family friendly 815 Day activities
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — Erin Sturm from Stateline Kids is back with us tonight to share some fun activities families in the 815 area for 815 Day!. She’s sharing activities like Midway Village, Ethnic Heritage Museum, and the Miracle Mile at Fairview with the Space Case Sarah’s Planetarium.
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