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These items are hot at Rockford end-of-summer garage sales
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) – Fall isn’t here yet officially, but several Rockford-area residents are having end-of-summer garage sales before the chilly weather hits. “We like to purge before the holidays especially, because we always bring more in,” said Kristin Lewis. Lewis has two sales per year, including one in early fall so her family can […]
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. ...
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. […]
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.
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.
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...
The New Most Affordable Place in Illinois is a Real Surprise
I don't pretend to be an economic genius or an expert in civic matters. However, I was genuinely surprised by the place in Illinois that was just crowned as the new most affordable city in the state. This new ranking was just shared by 24/7 Wall St today. I respect...
VIDEO: Illinois Driver Shocked to See Black Bear Climbing a Tree
You never know what you'll see when you're driving down a road in Illinois. One driver in the Land of Lincoln can attest to this fact as he was quite shocked to see a black bear casually climbing a tree next to the road he was on. This video was...
Activists reject Republicans' noncitizen voting theory: 'it's an attack on voters of color and Latinos'
During the last week, authorities in California, Colorado and Illinois were forced to debunk violent migrant takeovers across their states, as conservative media outlets and personalities like Elon Musk and Republican candidate Donald Trump spread unsubstantiated claims through social media. The spread of misinformation has also found fertile ground in...
Newlyweds win $3M in Illinois Lottery
CHICAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — A newlywed couple won $3 million in the Illinois Lottery. “I bought four Instant Tickets at my local convenience store and the last one that I scratched-off was the winning ticket!” exclaimed the anonymous winner. “I was definitely in shock but my wife’s reaction was total disbelief, and it remained that […]
Warning – Rabbit Fever is Spreading Across Illinois Right Now
The good news is that this disease normally only affects animals, but it can spread to people, too. There are reports that rabbit fever has been detected in animals and is spreading throughout Illinois right now. The Wildlife Medical Clinic at Illinois shared an update on Facebook/Meta the following alarming...
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