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Washington Elementary School in Sterling has water main burst
STERLING, Ill. (KWQC) - Bad news for those picking up their children at Washington Elementary School. A leak turned into a burst before a repair could be completed, city officials said. Avenue 1 is closed between 15th and 16th Streets until the repair can be completed. “This is an Illinois...
Illinois Valley Food & Deli Announces Monday Reopening
After some stops and starts, it looks like a longtime grocer in La Salle is ready to reopen. A message on the Illinois Valley Food & Deli Facebook page Thursday evening said “We want to thank everyone for their patience and support during the last 6 months. It has been a long journey but it will be worth it. That being said drumroll....We are opening Monday, August 19th at 7am.”
Beloit man sentenced on 2023 federal drug charges
BELOIT, Wis. (WTVO) — Iyon Perkins, 42, has been sentenced to two and a half years in federal prison for maintaining a drug dwelling and conspiracy to distribute cocaine. Law enforcement authorities from multiple agencies swarmed five residences in Beloit in September 2023 for a “complex narcotics investigation.” The Rock County Sheriff’s Office said the […]
Legislator shares concerns about Logan inmate transfers ahead of closure recommendation
(The Center Square) – An Illinois legislator says the Illinois Department of Corrections has begun to transfer inmates out of the Logan County Correctional facility, a move that aligns with the Pritzker administrations’ plans to close two Illinois prisons. Recently, a federal judge ordered that all Stateville inmates must be moved to other prisons by Sept. 30. Lawmakers called that “convenient,” considering the decision aligns with Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s plans...
Illinois quick hits: Cucumber recall issued; sinkhole impacted Alton park to reopen
Cucumber recall issued Cucumbers in Illinois and 30 other states are being recalled after hundreds of people have reported illnesses linked to salmonella. The CDC identified that 449 people were ill after eating salmonella-laden cucumbers and 125 people were hospitalized. No one has died from illnesses linked to the cucumbers. One of the sources was...
Dolton Mayor’s Reign Crumbles: Illinois Freezes Funds Amid Corruption Allegations!
DOLTON, IL – The Illinois state comptroller, Susana Mendoza, has taken the unprecedented step of withholding funds from the village of Dolton, citing ongoing non-compliance with state financial reporting requirements. This action comes in response to Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard’s failure to submit necessary financial reports for 2022 and 2023.
Aurora man charged after allegedly hitting someone with a gun
An Aurora man is facing charges after he allegedly hit someone in the head with a gun. The Kane County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday arrested 51-year-old Javier Morales, charging him with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and unlawful possession of firearms with a revoked FOID. Police were called to...
Henyard calls special meeting ‘click bait’ as Thornton Township trustees seek answers
THORNTON TOWNSHIP, Ill. — Thornton Township called a special meeting Thursday night, a meeting supervisor Tiffany Henyard called “click bait.” As the meeting was set to begin, Henyard said she wanted media to cover an event downstairs, which she described as “big bingo.” “I’m advising you to make a U-turn and go downstairs cause you […]
Dirty Dash set for Saturday at Big Hill Park in Beloit
BELOIT — Kids will be climbing over mud mountains, wading through dirty ditches and splashing through swampy puddles during the Dirty Dash set for Saturday. This weekend marks the 9th Dirty Dash at Big Hill Park at 1201 Big Hill Road. The dash was not held in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but it has been a family fun tradition each year in Beloit. The Dirty Dash is open...
Rockford opens Restaurant Relief Grant for its second round
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - State grants secured by State Representative, Maurice West and managed by the Rockford Area Convention & Visitors bureau are being awarded to restaurants that are still struggling with the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Restaurant Relief Grant allows restaurants some help coping with the aftermath...
Rockford-area businesses, shoppers embrace 815 Day in annual show of civic pride
ROCKFORD — Emily Potocki and her family started their 815 Day at Mrs. Fisher’s on Fulton Avenue, where you could get a one-pound bag of classic salted chips straight off the fryer for $4. Then they dropped off school supplies at Christ The Rock Church for its 815...
Rockford man charged with battery of a pregnant woman after forcing a door open
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Police arrested Roberto Parra, 44, for allegedly using excessive force to enter a home causing the door frame to break and hit a pregnant woman. On August 15, around 12:30 a.m., offers responded to the 500 block of Fitch Road for a domestic battery incident. The woman said the incident started […]
OSF HealthCare president announces retirement
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Paula Carynski, President of OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony Medical Center, has announced her retirement. Carynski started her career as a cardiac nurse in 1985 and climbed up the rankings. She has been a manager and director of various clinical areas and held the chief nursing officer position until 2013. While holding the chief position, she led OSF to its first Magnet designation in 2005.
4 people charged with home invasion in Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Latazameshia Jones, 25, Andre Ligon, 43, Daijash Quinn, 26, and Tiatiana Ligon, 34, were charged with mob action and home invasion among other charges. On July 9, officials responded to the 200 block of Cameron Avenue for a home invasion incident. One of the victims told officers she heard a knock […]
25-year-old killed in Rockford shooting identified
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Winnebago County Coroner’s Office names the man killed in a shooting Tuesday in Rockford’s Midtown District. Camron Rose, 25, was pronounced dead just before noon Aug. 13, after first responders raced to a scene in the 400 block of S. 5th Street. Rose’s...
Rockford officials divided over plan to build 29 studio apartments in former nursing home
A vacant building at 310 Arnold Ave. in Rockford might be converted into 29 units of affordable housing — but the project still needs approval from the Rockford City Council. So far, city officials have given the proposal mixed reviews. The council's Code and Regulation Committee on Monday voted to reverse an earlier Rockford...
Central Illinois Weather: Early Morning Storms and Weekend Rain Chances
Champaign, IL – Central Illinois is experiencing persistent storms Friday morning, with early hours marked by heavy rain across areas including Champaign. According to the National Weather Service, while these storms will taper off later today, residents should be prepared for a mix of isolated thunderstorms and sunshine over the weekend.
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