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Rockford area football game ends after fans, players leave in panic. Here's what happened
Friday night's Harlem-Auburn football game ended in stampede of fans and players running from the Harlem High School football stadium after a fight broke out in the crowd. Players from both teams ran off the field as spectators ran from the stands to their cars in the parking lot. ...
Wild NIC-10 football Saturday: North's great escape, Boylan's unusual win, 5 TD Huskie
Saturday was an unique day in NIC-10 football. And not just because 2 1/2 league games were played on a Saturday. Unsung Freeport almost threw a wrench into the entire season. Boylan stopped one of the longest drives you will ever see. And Harlem quickly broke open its suspended game with Auburn with a couple of big plays. Here is a look at the action: ...
Word War II Days return to Rockford’s Midway Village
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The largest World War II re-enactment in the nation is returning to Rockford. Organizers of the event at Midway Village Museum, located at 6799 Guilford Road, are expecting thousands of visitors over a weekend in late September. The festivities will include elaborate and realistic 1940’s battles, complete with tanks, artillery and pyrotechnic effects. […]
Will Iowa And Illinois Clocks Both “Fall Back” This Year?
We're headed into that time of year. It's about to start getting darker earlier outside as we prepare for daylight saving time to end on November 3rd. Then for several months, until Spring, we'll feel like we live in a snowy, dark bubble. But not every state is signing on...
Map Proves that Illinois is One Big Speed Trap
Every state has areas where law enforcement likes to hang out to target speeders and hand out tickets. There's one map that shows Illinois really is just one big speed trap. I saw this interesting map on Reddit that shows where you're most likely to get a speeding ticket. Notice the crater of blue in Illinois and especially in the Chicago area.
Illinois’ Favorite Fast Food Chain Wins Local Talk Show Title
It's always time to celebrate when Portillo's cake is involved. This week Portillo's took home the honor of 'Stateline's Best Party Food,' on FOX39's Good Day Stateline. When you think party food, what comes to mind? Pasta? Sandwiches? Salads? Cake? Fun drinks? If that's not what you're thinking about... I'm not sure I want to be invited to your party.
2 Popular Illinois Christmas Events Have Been Canceled For 2024
Some families in Illinois will be disappointed this Christmas because a pair of their annual traditions have been canceled for 2024. The majority of people who live in Illinois usually have holiday traditions with family and friends. It's something they do every year and of course, they look forward to it too. I would consider it an important part of their Christmas.
CDC Issues Salmonella Warning Over Recalled Eggs
NATIONWIDE — Federal health officials have issued a warning over recalled eggs. The CDC says two dozen people have been hospitalized in three states due to a salmonella outbreak linked to eggs. The agency is advising people not to eat any recalled eggs after Milo’s Poultry Farms in Wisconsin had recalled eggs bought by stores […] The post CDC Issues Salmonella Warning Over Recalled Eggs appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Free Museum Days In Illinois During September
If you're looking for some family fun but are on a tight budget, there are opportunities available for free days at some Illinois museums. During September Some Illinois Museums Offer Free Days. I was pretty lucky growing up. My parents liked to do activities as a family so I got...
41 Animals Rescued After an Illinois Shelter Suddenly Closed Down
It's true that times are challenging for businesses and that's also the situation for many volunteer organizations that are caring for others. 41 animals in Illinois had to be rescued recently when the shelter they were in suddenly had to close down. Fox 32 in Chicago just shared this story...
Food Chain with 10 Illinois Places Suddenly Declares Bankruptcy
It's hard to remember a year where more restaurant chains have gone through financial struggles than 2024. Another Chicago-based company with 10 Illinois locations is now suddenly in bankruptcy court, too. Nation's Restaurant News has shared the word that Roti Modern Mediterranean has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Their story...
15 Illinois Flooring Stores Closing – Company Plans to Liquidate
After years of lawsuits and a complete rebranding, a major flooring brand has announced plans to liquidate which will result in the closing of 15 Illinois locations. CNN has announced the plans for an entire flooring company to sell everything and then close its doors. LL Flooring has announced Chapter 11 bankruptcy liquidation plans and say the process should be complete by the end of September. They stopped taking appointments last week and say that closing sales have begun.
Who has the best pizza? NJ, CT governors cook up debate
What state has the best pizza? Is it Illinois, New York, New Jersey?. Well, Connecticut Gov. Ned LaMont is heating up opinions with his latest post from X — including from Gov. Phil Murphy. LaMont announced the newest road signs to welcome people to Nutmeg State, including one sign...
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