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Rockton residents could soon receive part of $94M settlement from Chemtool
ROCKTON, Ill. (WTVO) — Residents near Rockton’s Chemtool plant could soon receive their share of a 94-million-dollar settlement with the company. A final approval hearing was held on Friday afternoon after the courts gave a preliminary green light in May. If approved, residents can expect to receive money as early as November. Those within a […]
Illinois Tollway looks to help motorists update I-Pass technology
(WTVO) — Illinois Tollway is partnering up with State Senator Dave Syverson and State Representative Joe Sosnowski to help drivers update their I-Passes. The state is moving away from using the plastic responders of the past and to new sticker tags. Motorists can go to Harvard Illinois’ village hall at 201 West Diggins Street on […]
Thousands gather at Midway Village for WWII days in Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — One of the largest World War Two reenactments is taking place in the forest city this weekend. The Midway Village puts on the event every year and gets over 1,000 people to be a part of the reenactment. Thousands of spectators also gathered to learn about this time in history. The […]
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...
Rockford residents and vendors come together for last City Market of the year
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — As Rockford closes the door on another successful year of City Market, one vendor said this year felt like the good old days. “It’s been a great experience for me. Like I said, meeting new people, having a lot of return customers,” said Why Envy Boutique Owner Shantinee Cross. Fellow venders […]
Class action suit in 2021 chemical plant explosion in Rockton entering final stages
Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Court Associate Judge Stephen Balogh is expected to approve a $94.5 million settlement for residents who lived within a 3-mile radius of the massive June 14, 2021, Chemtool industrial fire in Rockton. No objections to the settlement were filed, and the case is back in court Friday. "We think the...
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