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Illinois City Called One of the Most ‘Likely Targets of a Nuclear Attack’
Sheesh, it goes from bad to worse sometimes. If this weather isn't enough to get you down the news that we are living near one of the 15 Cities That Are Likely Targets of a Nuclear Attack should do the trick. I mean, yikes. and thanks a bunch Daily Mail.
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.
2024 Halloween trick-or-treat times for the Rockford area
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Here is a list of when local cities and towns around Rockford, Illinois will be celebrating Halloween in 2024: Thursday, October 31, 2024Beloit: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pmBelvidere: 4:00 pm – 8:00 pmByron: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pmCaledonia: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pmCapron: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm (Parade at 7 […]
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 […]
Over two dozen Rockton residents say claims filed against Chemtool have gone missing
ROCKTON, Ill. (WTVO) — Over two dozen people who are part of a $94.5 million class action lawsuit against Chemtool over the June 2021 fire say their claims have gone missing. The explosion at Chemtool happened on June 14th, 2021, when a contractor hit a pipe, spilling mineral oil that caught fire and caused dozens […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Largest, free Latino concert series in northern Illinois enters 22nd year in Rockford
How much do you know about the history of Hispanic and Latino culture and community in Rockford? In recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the Rockford Register Star has partnered with La Onda, a newly-formed nonprofit organization, to help share and celebrate the impact of Hispanic and Latino people, businesses and organizations in and around the Rockford area. ...
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