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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...
Rockford-area lawmakers push for early childhood investment as billions in school funding evaporates
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - In the pool of Illinois’ education budget, the state swims toward an $8 billion drop-off. By the end of September, $122 billion in federal pandemic-era funding dries up. That leaves stateline school districts making tough decisions, including Rockford Public Schools (RPS 205) reducing preschool transportation.
Police: 2 suspects in a shooting incident blame each other for taking the shot
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Police arrested Christopher Draeger, 23, and Paul Schnoor, 19, for allegedly being involved in shooting a victim in the thigh. On August 25th, around 3:26 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 3300 block of Sun Valley Terrace for a shooting victim. The man injured told officials Draeger was his ex-roommate. Draeger […]
'We made it': Chicago baby who weighed less than 1 pound at birth released from hospital
After almost 10 months of staying in the NICU, a Northwest Side baby is finally heading home. Doctors, nurses, and family cheered on 25-week-old Nathan Zarate as he graduated from the NICU at Advocate Children’s Hospital in Park Ridge.
Chicago Sky Coach Updates Chennedy Carter's Availability Against Caitlin Clark, Fever
The Chicago Sky are set to host the Indiana Fever on Aug. 30 for a primetime matchup between WNBA rookies Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. Another star in the mix for the Sky is talented guard Chennedy Carter that's led them throughout the year. While Carter and Reese have had phenomenal ...
Chicago facing $982M budget shortfall for 2025, forecast shows
The city of Chicago is facing a massive budget shortfall that is approaching nearly a billion dollars for 2025.Mayor Brandon Johnson and his budget team briefed reporters on some of the reasons, but offered few specifics about how they plan to address it.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe mayor sidestepped the question of whether a property tax hike is on the table to help close the $982 million budget gap."This is just a forecast," Mayor Johnson said. "It's a moment in time, and so no decision will be made just based upon a forecasting. But what...
Desperate Vikings Sign Failed Bears Quarterback Immediately After Release
There was obviously no doubt this offseason who the Chicago Bears' starting quarterback would be for 2024, but there was an interesting battle going on behind Caleb Williams. Tyson Bagent and Brett Rypien competed through training camp and the preseason for the QB2 role. Bagent ultimately won the job, and...
Last piping plover chick returns, yet again, to Montrose Beach
Yet again, the last surviving piping plover chick has returned to Montrose Beach after a few trips this month that had bird watchers bidding farewell. Nagamo, the only piping plover chick that survived from a full clutch of eggs hatched in June, was spotted at the beach Wednesday, according to Chicago Piping Plovers, a volunteer group dedicated to protecting the endangered birds.
4 arrested after theft of TVs from train in Englewood, Chicago police say
Four people were taken into custody after Chicago police said they were caught steeling TVs from a train.The incident occurred in the 6300-block of South Wentworth Avenue at about 1:37 a.m.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchOfficers responded to the scene and found the four suspects loading items from a train onto the bed of a truck, police said.The suspects attempted to flee, but police said they were all arrested after a short foot pursuit.SEE ALSO: Union Pacific investigating freight train cargo theft on West Side, authorities sayA total of 39 flatscreen TVs were recovered, police said.Area One detectives are investigating and charges are pending, police said.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
Brookfield Zoo Chicago holding blood drive Thursday with free admission, gift card for donors
The Brookfield Zoo Chicago is holding a blood drive Thursday.It comes as the American Red Cross says they continue experience a national blood emergency.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchEligible donors can roll up their sleeves Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Brookfield Zoo Chicago's Discovery Center.All pre-registered donors will receive free admission to the zoo, free parking as well as a $20 gift card and special edition Red Cross hat.For more information and to donate, visit www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=BrookfieldZoo
Stateville begins transferring out prisoners amid concerns over conditions
Dozens of men have begun to be transferred out of Stateville Correctional Center just north of Joliet as debates continue over the condition of the century-old prison and Gov. JB Pritzker’s plans to rebuild it in the coming years. So far, 75 people in custody have been transferred out of Stateville, Illinois Department of Corrections spokesperson Naomi Puzzello said Wednesday. Those men went ...
2 more members of prolific armed robbery crew get 10-year prison sentences
CHICAGO — The third and fourth members of a prolific armed robbery crew that ran havoc across the city in the winter of 2022 have pleaded guilty to their roles in the crime wave. Like two co-defendants who pleaded guilty before them, they received ten-year sentences. The judge who...
Mulkey’s, Rock Island, closes to diners after 65 years
Mulkey’s, 3800 14th Ave., Rock Island, will be open on Sunday for breakfast – and that’s the last time it will be open for in-house dining. “We are heart broken to deliver this news, we are not able to keep our dine-in service,” the Mulkey family says in a Facebook post. “We have loved keeping your families fed and smiling since 1957, you are the heart and soul of our community.”
Botched college financial aid form snarls students’ enrollment plans
WASHINGTON (AP) — After a long summer of technical glitches, most of America’s prospective college students finally applied for federal financial aid — an annual process upended by a redesign-gone-bad. The number of high school seniors who have completed their Free Application for Federal Student Aid is...
Amish Haystack Dinner/Bake Sale to Benefit New School
Local Amish school children have a new school building in the Spring Valley, IL, area. To raise funds for supplies, a unique benefit, “Haystack Dinner and Bake Sale,” will be held Friday, September 13, 2024, from 3:30 to 7:00 p.m. Carry-out food is available. “Proceeds will benefit our...
'Major League Thievery!' Watch Texas Rangers Outfielder Travis Jankowski Make Game-Saving, Home Run-Robbing Catch
Texas Rangers veteran outfielder Travis Jankowski saved the night with a game-saving, walk-off-preventing home run-robbing catch in the bottom of the ninth against the White Sox.
WNBA Legend Sue Bird Uses Two Words To Describe Angel Reese
WNBA legend Sue Bird was recently chatting with United States women's soccer legend Megan Rapinoe on their joint podcast, "A Touch More." While both of them were giving their insight on the WNBA, with some teams clinching playoff spots, and some players making league history, Bird and Rapinoe ...
Bronzeville child care center closes due to lack of teaching staff
The Effie Ellis Early Learning Learning Center in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood held its final graduation in recent weeks, as the facility is closing due to a lack of teaching staff. The center was originally opened by non-profit organization "Center for New Horizons" in 2008. Low-income families that met certain requirements...
Archdiocese of Chicago announces Illinois' first natural burial site
PALATINE, Ill. - One suburban cemetery is going green when it comes to going 'six feet under.'. The Archdiocese of Chicago is introducing natural burials and has unveiled a natural burial site at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Cemetery in Palatine. While natural burials are not a new concept, the...
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