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Zy’air Lee puts Rockford East football on his back in win over Jefferson
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Rockford East opened up the floodgates to start week one with Zy’air Lee rushing for three touchdowns in the E-Rabs 32-20 victory over Jefferson. Jefferson got on the board first, scoring on their second drive of the game on a four-yard rush from Lashawn Gathright. However, the E-Rabs answered right back in the second quarter with Lee’s first touchdown of the game. The two NIC-10 rivals kept this game close with some big-time runs down the stretch.
Rockford University & International Women’s Baseball Center Present the “Chasing a Dream” Exhibit
ROCKFORD, Ill. – [Aug. 29, 2024] – Rockford University and the International Women’s Baseball Center (IWBC) are proud to partner and host the traveling Women in Baseball Exhibit called: “Chasing a Dream,” The exhibit will be on display at the Howard Colman Library at Rockford University from August to December 2024.
Lawsuit Abuse and The Leadership of Local Legislators to Fix It
This post expresses the views and opinions of the author(s) and not necessarily that of Rockton-Roscoe News management or staff. Lawsuit abuse is hitting the Rockford area hard, adding an invisible “tort tax” of $1,858 per year for every resident. This growing burden on local families and businesses is stifling economic growth and job creation, as revealed in a new study by Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse.
Fans In Disbelief Over Ticket Prices for Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Reese Clash
On Friday night, Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever will battle Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky for the fourth and final time of the 2024 WNBA season. The Fever took the first two battles, but the Sky won the most recent. Two of the three games have been decided by one point. With the ...
Former Chicago police officer paralyzed in 1987 on-duty drunk-driver crash dies from injuries
Former Chicago Police Officer Jim Crowley has died from his injuries from a 1987 on-duty crash.Crowley died on Thursday, the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation said. He was 59 years old.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchOfficer Crowley was paralyzed when a drunk driver slammed into a squad car he was in, killing Officer William Malcom Morrison, Jr. and injuring three other officers. Crowley was just 22 at the time of the crash and new on the force.Crowley was a Morgan Park native who went to Mt. Carmel High School, his family told ABC7."Jim led a very difficult...
3 men jailed on gun charges after cops respond to ShotSpotter alerts
CHICAGO — With less than a month remaining on Chicago’s contract with ShotSpotter, the gunfire detection system continues to display an uncanny ability to direct cops to people with guns and evidence that they used the weapons. Last Sunday, cops responded to a ShotSpotter alert of 12 shots...
Central Illinois Faces Storms Friday, But Labor Day Weather Will Shine
Lincoln, IL – Severe thunderstorms are expected to sweep through central and southeast Illinois this afternoon and evening, potentially disrupting Labor Day weekend plans. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Lincoln forecasts storms between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., particularly along the I-72/Danville corridor. These storms could bring wind gusts up to 60 mph and hail.
Urgent Warning for Illinois Boaters Ahead of Labor Day Weekend
As Labor Day weekend approaches, the Illinois Conservation Police emphasize the importance of wearing life jackets to prevent drownings. Illinois Conservation Police Urge Boaters to Wear Life Jackets. This year alone, the department has responded to 48 boating-related incidents, resulting in 15 fatalities and 15 injuries. Alarmingly, 13 of these...
An Illinois school completely lost a child, and AirTag found him
A kindergarten school in Illinois lost a child on his first day, but his mother tracked him down through Find My and an AirTag she'd given him. It's not clear whether the child knew about the AirTag, although when he's older you can bet he'll figure out how to leave it where his mother thinks he should be. And when he's much older, she may be hearing about the kid's psychiatry bill.
Illinois Blood Bank Urgently Needs Donors NOW to Save Lives
The Rock River Valley Blood Center in Rockford, Illinois is in dire need of your help. Are you willing to answer the call?. Summer is typically a tough season for blood banks across Illinois. People are just too busy to think about donating lifesaving blood, but with the holiday weekend ahead, low donation numbers could have dire consequences.
Free Museum Days In Illinois During September
If you're looking for some family fun but are on a tight budget, there are opportunities available for free days at some Illinois museums. During September Some Illinois Museums Offer Free Days. I was pretty lucky growing up. My parents liked to do activities as a family so I got...
Record “On This Day” Temperatures Broken From Illinois Heat Wave
Let's face it. It was stinking hot yesterday. Thanks to all of that corn sweat and hot temperatures in the area, we've been dealing with a heat wave to kick off the week. Although we didn't break the record for the hottest recorded temperature in the Quad Cities, we did break a daily record during Tuesday's Excessive Heat Warning. We also broke a record overnight, too.
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