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Urban Ministries presents alternative event as Hard Rock Casino opens
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Hard Rock Casino opens in Rockford on Thursday, but Reverand Violet Johnicker of Rockford Urban Ministries wants to offer a sober event. “We wanted to create and offer a sober space for people who live with addiction issues and specifically to offer resources for people who are impacted by gambling […]
“Lumenaura” to Light Up Downtown Aurora this Fall
For one month, Downtown Aurora will be lit up this Fall with specially crafted interactive light and sound experience called Lumenaura!. Between October 4th and and November 1st, this free, family-friendly event will give residents a chance to have fun with light-and-sound-based installations, interactive street art, dazzling live entertainment, futuristic projection mapping, a variety of food and beverage options, and more.
Rockford social justice group to host concert, gambling addiction resource fair as casino opens
ROCKFORD — Rockford Urban Ministries will host a free community concert and gambling addiction resource fair on Thursday to provide an alternative to the opening of Hard Rock Casino Rockford. The event goes from noon to 1 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at The Schreiner...
Bells at OSF Saint Anthony celebrate cancer patients’ treatment milestones
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Those battling cancer at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center have a new way to celebrate milestones in their treatment journeys. Bells were recently installed in the Patricia D. Pepe Center for Cancer Care at OSF Saint Anthony, 5666 E. State Street in Rockford. Craig Rice was...
Over 100 Corvettes stopped in Rochelle Tuesday on journey to National Corvette Museum
ROCHELLE — On Tuesday morning, over 100 Chevrolet Corvettes stopped in Rochelle at the Petro Travel Plaza. The Corvettes made up the North Central Corvette Caravan, combining the states of Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, Colorado, Nebraska, as well as Central Canada. The journey continued the rest of Tuesday and Wednesday as Corvettes from all over the United States made their way to the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky to celebrate its 30th anniversary. The caravan also made stops in Rochelle in 2014 and 2019, Caravan Captain Ed Saari said. The journey is done every five years.
Chicago-St. Louis passenger rail improvements win America’s Transportation Award for Illinois
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that transformational improvements to Chicago-to-St. Louis passenger rail, including the introduction of higher speeds, won top honors among Midwest states in the 2024 America's Transportation Awards in the “Quality of Life/Community Development, Large Project” category. Delivered in 2023 by IDOT under the leadership of Gov. JB Pritzker, the multi-year project on the state’s most popular rail line established 110 mph speeds for the first time in Illinois, helping to better connect communities and major institutions while improving safety, convenience and accessibility.
Chicago weather: Warm and muggy with afternoon sun
CHICAGO - Chicago will be warm and humid today with clouds this morning yielding to a sunnier afternoon. Highs will be in the mid 80s. Tonight, a line of showers and storms will approach from the west, likely reaching our viewing area by daybreak in a weakening phase. As a...
Hear Rangers, White Sox announcers call Travis Jankowski’s game-saving catch
Texas Rangers left fielder Travis Jankowski made what may be the play of the season on Wednesday. That was the opinion of Chicago White Sox announcers John Schriffen and Steve Stone and in this case, we can’t argue. The play in question came in the bottom of the ninth inning, during the second game of Read more... The post Hear Rangers, White Sox announcers call Travis Jankowski’s game-saving catch appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Family highlights danger at Southeast Side station where train hit, killed woman
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A Northwest Indiana family continues to raise awareness about the dangers of a commuter train station on Chicago's Southeast Side—five weeks after a local journalist was hit and killed by a train while crossing the tracks.Grace Bentkowski, 22, was struck and killed in late July by a South Shore Line train at the Hegewisch station at 13730 S. Brainard Ave.Bentkowski's famously is now putting their pain to the pavement. They want everyone to know the commuter train stop has no lights, bells, or crossing gates.Since Bentkowski's death, the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District—which operates the South Shore...
Milan Village Leaders Says They Know Why Cannabis Dispensary Is Leaving
(Milan, IL) -- Nature's Treatment cannabis dispensary announced a move from Milan to Rock Island yesterday. Milan's mayor says he knows why... Milan Mayor Duane Dawson tells WQAD News 8 that the owners of Nature's Treatment (NTI) are "unhappy because we did not make them the exclusive cannabis dispensary in Milan,"
LIST: Here are the live music acts coming to Hard Rock Casino Rockford this fall
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The new Hard Rock Casino Rockford opens its doors at 3 p.m. on Thursday, and the company has announced several big-ticket live music acts for the fall. The new casino, at 7801 E. State Street, on the site of the former Clock Tower Resort, will feature nearly 1,300 slot machines, 50 […]
Coronado announces ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live on Stage’
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - “A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live on Stage” brings family fun to the Coronado this holiday season. The Peanuts gang will be together on stage at 7 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main Street. The musical celebrates Charles M....
Gilbert Arenas Believes Michael Jordan Has Never Faced Any Of The Top 5 Shooting Guards Of All Times In His Career
Michael Jordan, widely regarded as the greatest basketball player of all time, had a remarkable professional career. The Chicago Bulls legend played 15 seasons in the NBA, achieving several milestones. Furthermore, Jordan, who was recently criticized by Isiah Thomas, played a vital role in popularizing basketball and the NBA worldwide throughout his career. However, a former NBA player has a controversial take on Jordan’s legacy.
R Kelly Shouldn’t Expect Privacy, Ex-Prison Employee Accused Of Leaking Info Argues
The former Chicago prison employee denies any wrongdoing. Last year, R Kelly hit Tasha K and various employees at a Chicago prison with a civil lawsuit, accusing them of working together to leak his personal information while he was behind bars. Allegedly, the correctional officers would send the information from internal devices to Tasha K, who would then publish it on her blog. He accused them of intentionally damaging his reputation and causing him emotional distress.
Everything To Know About Davenport & Rock Island Red, White & Boom Reschedule Date
The Quad Cities largest firework display had to be rescheduled this year due to flooding around Independence Day, and the rescheduled date is just around the corner. The new date has been set for Saturday, September 7th, 2024. According to the website, "The event and fireworks display will be held in downtown Davenport and Rock Island with fireworks at dusk. That evening, there will be family-friendly activities in LeClaire Park in Davenport and Schwiebert Riverfront Park in Rock Island. The Quad Cities River Bandits game will be held that night at Modern Woodmen Park."
Deer Dying from EHD Across Indiana
STATEWIDE-Epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) has been detected in deer across Indiana, says the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. While humans can’t contract EHD, it can be fatal to deer, but some deer can recover and develop immunity. “The biting midge, a small insect, transmits this disease. When it’s more abundant and the deer are found […] The post Deer Dying from EHD Across Indiana appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Caleb Williams' NFL education will face early under-the-radar test with Bears
LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams has passed every early checkpoint in the Bears' meticulous development plan. Williams struggled during parts of training camp but showed an ability to learn from his mistakes, adjust, and improve quickly. The summer was filled with highs and lows for Williams. That's life as a rookie quarterback in the NFL, and that roller coaster will continue throughout the grueling 17-game season ahead.
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