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$483k Awarded to 3 Illinois Cities for Water Supply Energy Efficiency Upgrades
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Energy has awarded $483,790 to three public water supply facilities through the Public Water Supply Energy Efficiency Grant Program. READ MORE: Illinois and Wisconsin Residents Being Warned of 'Puppy Scam'. According to a press release from the Illinois EPA, these grants are aimed...
Black Moms Rising: Illinois health committee receives funding to tackle maternal mortality
ABC7 Chicago's race and culture series, "Black Moms Rising," continues to take a look at maternity in the Black community.The CDC has offered $118 million in funding to tackle maternal mortality nationwide, including the state of Illinois. The funding goes towards a team of experts tasked with gathering data and developing solutions.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe funding will help continue the work of Illinois' Maternal Mortality Review Committee. It is one of 46 committees across the country working to keep moms from dying during childbirth.ABC7 was told the Illinois committee has has a strong focus...
Convicted ComEd 4 defendants ask judge to drop case after Supreme Court ruling
(The Center Square) – Defense attorneys for the four former Commonwealth Edison executives and lobbyists convicted of bribing one of the state's most powerful politicians have asked a judge to drop the case. The four defendants, who have not be sentenced, want Judge Manish Shah to dismiss the indictment against them and issue an acquittal after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the federal bribery statute. In June, the U.S....
Cooler trend heading into Labor Day weekend
It has been a much cooler day compared to Monday and Tuesday across the Stateline, but the humidity remains high with dew points in the 70s. This will remain the case as a pair of cold fronts pass through, bringing a cooler holiday weekend. The first of which will slide...
Older Adults in Illinois at Increased Risk for Suicide
Nearly 20 percent of suicides in Illinois between 2020 and 2021 were among people 65 years and older, according to recently released data from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. The suicides disproportionately affected white men between the ages of 65 and 74 years, with at least a high school education living in small urban and rural environments and involving firearms as the source of fatal injury.
Illinois is Home to Two of Hollywood’s ‘Worst’ Stars
It's not like many actors were born and bred in Illinois, but according to this dismal list, two of the worst actors ever are from here. The truth is, I was more surprised that these not-so-great thespians were from the Land of Lincoln, but after a quick Google search, I got the confirmation I was looking for.
Two long-time Fox Valley YMCA Board members remembered for their contributions to new East Branch facility
The Fox Valley YMCA honored two individuals who were instrumental in the growth of the YMCA over the last 30 years who recently passed away. WSPY co-founder Larry Nelson and former Kendall County Board Chairman John Shaw received recognition for their service to the YMCA during the groundbreaking of the new East Branch in Bristol Tuesday afternoon.
A sneak peek inside the new Hard Rock Casino Rockford
Hard Rock Casino Rockford is part ultra modern casino, part entertainment mecca and a love letter to the city's favorite son and Cheap Trick legend Rick Nielsen. Not only does a 63-foot tall version of Nielsen's famed checkerboard Hamer guitar adorn the marquee of the new nearly 180,000-square-foot casino resort, but his and Cheap Trick's mark is virtually everywhere. Dozens of the more than 150 pieces of memorabilia on display commemorate Nielsen and Cheap Trick. ...
Yorkville police honor pre-teens for life-saving actions at pool party
Two pre-teens received life-saving awards from the Yorkville Police Department on Tuesday for their efforts to save a friend who had gone underwater at a pool party and didn’t resurface. The incident occurred in the Grande Reserve subdivision. Deputy Yorkville Chief Ray Mikolasek says that 12-year-old Kaden Luangvija had...
Stateline residents reminded to register to vote, know polling locations
(WIFR) - As the countdown to the November presidential election winds down, the Winnebago County Clerk’s office refreshes area residents on how and when to register to vote, as well as where to cast their ballot. In July alone, experts say U.S. citizens witnessed several historical events and the...
Stillman Valley football has room to grow this season
STILLMAN VALLEY, Ill. (WIFR) - The Stillman Valley Cardinals lost a majority of their starters who took them to the second round of the playoffs last season. Despite that, head coach Mike Lalor believes the Cardinals still have room to grow if they want to keep their five-year playoff streak alive.
Lindenwood football opens season against two ranked teams
ST. CHARLES, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The Lindenwood Lions football team opens its season against two ranked teams. Thursday, they visit #22 Kansas and they then host Central Arkansas, which is ranked #13 at the FCS level. Sports on 4′s Bryan Kennedy has more.
‘It’s just not a call you think you’re going to get’: Family of 6 relocates after fire destroys everything they own
LOVES PARK, Ill. (WIFR) - With only each other to get them through, a family of six reaches out to the community for help after a fire destroys everything they own. Around 8:45 a.m. Aug. 18, Carly Rose Marinaro received the devastating news that her Loves Park home was on fire.
Historic women’s baseball player looks to inspire more girls to play
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Maybelle Blair, former women’s baseball league pitcher during World War II, graced Rockford with her presence as she met fans in Oscar’s Pub and Grill. She looked back fondly on her days on the diamond as she helped fund the International Women’s Baseball Center and their hopes of building a state-of-the-art […]
Coming soon: Guide to help people experience Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The first-of-its-kind partnership between The Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce and Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau will benefit local businesses and new Rockford residents. “It’s going to be part story, part informational, you know, how do I turn on my electric? How do I get...
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