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Dement Town Music Fest returns to Dixon
DIXON, Ill. (KWQC) - The Dement Town Music Fest is back for its second year in Dixon. The festival takes place Sept. 7 at the 600 block of Depot Avenue. According to a media release, Chicago-based cover band Hello Weekend also is returning and will headline the fest for a second year.
Sycamore man hospitalized after crashing Harley Davidson on Friday night
OGLE COUNTY, Ill. (WTVO) — Police said a headlight malfunction led to a 48-year-old Sycamore man driving off the road on his Harley Davidson motorcycle Friday night. According to the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office, Dennis Osullivan was traveling in the 7000 block of E. Illinois Route 64 around 11:53 p.m. when he went off the […]
Rockford-area apple orchards announce 2024 season opening dates
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - A local fall favorite is gearing up for sweater season as it announces the start of its upcoming season. Edwards Apple Orchard West, 8218 Cemetery Rd. in Winnebago, will open for the season Friday, Aug. 23. The orchard made the announcement Friday on social media.
NLI Conveys Land to IDNR Next to Palisades State Park
Natural Land Institute (NLI) announces the sale of one of their preserves, White Wood Ridge Preserve, to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), located next to Mississippi Palisades State Park, in Savanna (Carroll County), IL. NLI closed on White Wood Ridge Preserve on Friday, June 12, 2024. Proceeds from this sale will be used to purchase and protect additional natural lands in Illinois.
Beloit shooting leaves one person injured, investigation underway
BELOIT, Wis. (WMTV) - Beloit Police are looking into a shooting early Saturday morning that left one person in the hospital, the department said in a Facebook post. Officials said the shooting was reported at 2:11 a.m. in the 1600 block of Nelson Avenue and that one person was taken to a nearby hospital.
Baby dies in double fatal crash near Cle Elum
CLE ELUM – A 2-year-old child is dead after a single-vehicle crash on I-90 near Cle Elum early Saturday. Troopers report that the crash happened just east of Cle Elum at around 2:34 a.m. Authorities report that 44-year-old Jeffrey White of Kirkland, Illinois was going west on the interstate when he left the roadway, struck an embankment, than the canal wall and landed on his top. Jeffrey and a passenger died at the scene. The deceased passenger was identified as 2-year-old Maelynn White of Kirkland, Illinois. The other passenger injured in the crash is 5-year-old Jackson White of Kirkland, Illinois. The cause of the crash is unknown. Everyone was buckled up.
Beluga whale calf born at Shedd Aquarium
CHICAGO – Shedd Aquarium welcomed a new resident Wednesday evening: a baby beluga whale born to 35-year-old mother, Naya! Earlier in the day, the aquarium said its animal care team realized Naya was going into labor and closed the Secluded Bay habitat to visitors. Naya delivered her calf shortly after 6 p.m. and animal care […]
DCFS awards record number of college scholarships for youth in care
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Over 350 current and former youth in care received college scholarships from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Friday. The program covers up to five years of tuition and mandatory fee waivers for universities, community colleges and trade schools. DCFS has traditionally awarded...
OSF HealthCare opens Illinois orthopedic practice
Peoria, Ill.-based OSF HealthCare has opened a new orthopedic office in Peru, Ill., according to a July 25 report from Shaw Local News Network. The Peru office will open its doors July 29, and will offer X-ray services nearby. It will be staffed by orthopedic surgeons Connor Kasik, DO, and Robert Mitchell, DO.
A beautiful evening for a Party on the Prairie
A warm breeze, blue skies, and pastoral charm greeted guests at the Party on the Prairie, held on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Nygren Wetlands Preserve near Rockton, IL. The bi-annual fundraising event benefits the Natural Land Institute (NLI). This year, proceeds will benefit Nygren Wetlands Preserve and allow NLI to continue its work creating an enduring legacy of natural land in northern Illinois.
27-year-old motorcyclist killed in Rockford crash Saturday morning
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A 27-year-old motorcyclist has died and a female passenger has been hospitalized after a crash early Saturday morning. According to the Rockford Police Department, around 4:40 a.m., officers said a car and a motorcycle had collided in the 5800 block of E. State Street, near Valli Produce. Five hours later, police […]
Sheffield’s Royal Super Mart to celebrate first anniversary
SHEFFIELD — Royal Super Mart, the local grocery store serving Sheffield and the surrounding area since 1940, will celebrate the first anniversary since its grand reopening under new ownership one year ago. A cornerstone of the rural community, the renovated social enterprise provides fresh, quality products, exceptional service, and...
Win VIP Tickets to Cooper Alan and Drew Baldridge at Streator Fest
B104 has your chance to be a VIP and score tickets to see Cooper Alan and Drew Baldridge at Streatorfest on Friday August 2nd!. Tune in with Buck Stevens at 2:20 (7/29 – 8/2) to win a pair of VIP tickets to the concert! Listen for the cue to call at 2:20pm, caller 9 at 309-821-1041 when you hear it will WIN a pair of VIP tickets. As always, general admission is FREE to all the concerts, but VIP tickets get you closest to the stage; your VIP ticket comes with an exclusive lanyard, has its own restrooms and bars, and includes a 21+ wristband.
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