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Children's Museum of Rock County receives $50,000 donation
JANESVILLE — The Children’s Museum of Rock County has received a $50,000 donation from BlueScope Buildings North America, bringing its capital campaign total to $9.6 million. That’s just $400,000 short of a $10 million goal. The funds raised will be used to convert the former First National Bank Building at 100 W. Milwaukee Street in Janesville into a children’s museum John Westphal, president of the board for the Children’s Museum...
'Self Worth.' Janesville's newest downtown art unveiled
JANESVILLE — Downtown Janesville just added another giant piece of art to its collection. It’s a 12-foot-tall sculpture made out of pieces of bicycle parts, depicting a bicyclist taking a selfie with his bicycle. Richard Lazcano, a local artist and welder at United Alloy in Janesville, was commissioned by John and Lynn Westphal to create the piece. ...
Capri Pizza cuts the ribbon on new restaurant
LOVES PARK, Ill. (WTVO) — A beloved Italian restaurant is making its triumphant return to the Stateline. The new location of Capri is at 6480 East Riverside Boulevard in Loves Park. The original location on State Street was closed due to fire damage in 2022. The new location will still be serving up the classics […]
Northern Illinois’ Biggest Haunted Attraction Features New ‘Haunted Rock Casino’
Illinois is full of cool and creepy haunted attractions to check out every Halloween season, but if you're looking for one of the biggest haunts in the area, check out Fear Fest in South Beloit. Northern Illinois Fear Fest. Often called "Illinois' Largest and Best Haunted Attraction", Fear Fest in...
Water is Life: Photographer showcases native Americans' connection to water
JANESVILLE — In November, in her third art installation at the Hedberg Public Library, Kim Hoholek will explore the sacred connection between water and women. “Water (Nibi) is Life” will feature images that celebrate the spiritual and cultural significance of water in native American traditions, such as water pouring on women’s hands. Hoholek is part of Allies of Native Nations and through that has created educational exhibits for the library...
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