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Can You Legally Park on Your Own Lawn in the State of Illinois?
Laws are there for a reason. And sometimes, they're so strange that you can't help but scratch your head and remind yourself about that. One of my biggest fears is that I'm secretly doing something wrong and am going to get in trouble. That's especially the case with laws! That fear bubbled up when I saw this question trending... "Can you legally park on your own lawn in the state of Illinois?"
2024 Rockford Area Halloween Trick or Treat Times
Get your costumes ready and stock up on candy because it's almost time for the spookiest night of the year. Whether you're dressing up as a ghoul, goblin, or something a little less terrifying, you'll want to know when to hit the streets for trick-or-treating in the Rockford area. Before...
Illinois County Issues Warning About Apple Cider That Can Kill
This warning from an Illinois county is all the more urgent considering the season we are in. It involves apple cider and a variation that can kill in some cases. I came across this alarming story from USA Today which was based off of a Facebook status update from the Ogle County Health Department in Illinois. They say to beware of apple cider that is unpasteurized.
Two Rockford area grocery stores to benefit from $2.2M in state funding
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Two grocery stores, in Rockford and Belvidere, will benefit from a $2.2 million grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce in an effort to fight food insecurity. The money was made available to support or establish new grocery stores in areas the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has defined as a […]
Get Your Scare On At The Top 4 Haunted Houses In Rockford Area
We finally made it to October so it's time to start celebrating Halloween by doing some scary activities including checking out some haunted houses in the Rockford area. My love for Halloween started as a kid. I really enjoyed dressing up in costumes and going trick-or-treating. I would get sick to my stomach from eating too much candy. Of course, I was sneaking it out of the bowl so my parents wouldn't know.
Rockford business ships pet food to hurricane-impacted animal shelter in South Carolina
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A Rockford manufacturing plant is sending pet food donations to help those in the Southeast affected by Hurricane Helene. 425 Manufacturing, at 2500 Harrison Avenue, sent 2,100 lbs. of dog and cat food on a truck Friday morning, bound for South Carolina, where it will be received by a shelter inundated […]
FEMA to open disaster recovery center in Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency is opening a Recovery Center in Rockford for residents affected by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding that happened in July. Specialists from FEMA, the State of Illinois, and the U.S. Small Business Administration will be at the center, located within Forest City Church, at 1280 S. […]
Stellantis files lawsuit against UAW over threats to strike
(CBS DETROIT) — Stellantis has filed a lawsuit against the United Auto Workers union, which is continuing to fight over its 2023 bargaining agreement and the UAW's threat to strike.The lawsuit, filed Thursday in the U.S. District Court Central District of California, claims that the UAW "filed sham grievances designed to justify mid-contract strikes against Stellantis that otherwise would violate [the collective bargaining agreement's] no strike clause." Stellantis claims that the union ignored the language in Letter 311, which allows the automaker to make plans for future investments with company approval and are subject to change based on consumer demand, changes in market...
Family-Friendly Halloween Events in the Stateline
Gather ’round, it’s time to celebrate the spookiest holiday of the year! There are lots of fun Halloween events, both scary and not, happening in the Rockford region this season. From haunted trail walks to fairytale hayrides, and everything in between, you’re sure to find something fun and festive to do with your family this year. Here’s a list of the upcoming Halloween events in the Stateline.
Two miles of Auburn Street water main to be replaced as part of $1.1M project in 2025
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A $1.1 million project is soon to be undertaken to replace 2 miles of an aging water main on Auburn Street, originally installed in 1913. The service line replacement will run from the Auburn and Main roundabout to North Central Avenue. There will be no cost to local taxpayers, as the […]
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