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Winnebago football leans on veteran leadership this season
WINNEBAGO, Ill. (WIFR) - Last season was a down year for Winnebago football. The Indians won just one game in the 2023 campaign, but now... It’s a new year. With the new season comes new challenges and strengths. Winnebago has fewer players on the roster this year, but the experience is up. More than half of this year’s starters are in their senior season.
Rockford Christian cancels football season
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Rockford Christian High School confirmed Thursday evening its 2024 varsity football season is canceled. The Royal Lions couldn’t put together a roster for the season due to low numbers. Schools meant to play the Royal Lions now have a gap in their schedule to fill.
Four of America’s Five Best School Districts Are in Illinois
The kids are getting back to school in Illinois, and it got me thinking about the finest districts. Like, what school districts are better than others?. When I hopped on Niche to check out the best school districts in America and see how Illinois compares to the rest of the country, I was taken aback by the high rankings.
‘Our kids are just going to get sick:’ Stateline health experts give tips as students head back to class
(WIFR) - The return to school means germs are making their way back into classrooms across the country but health experts say simple planning can reduce your child’s risk of serious illness. Healthy practices like hand hygiene are key to keeping your child healthy this school year. Doctors recommend...
3 local high school graduates receive $500 scholarships from an Illinois motorcycle club
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Three local high school students have been gifted scholarship money to apply to their post-secondary experiences thanks to a state-wide organization. The Buffalo Troopers Motorcycle Club of Northwestern Illinois is an organization that promotes the history of African American veterans and supports motorcycle safety in the community. The club used fundraising […]
Machesney Park teacher embraces non-traditional learning space by redefining classroom
MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WTVO) — Teaching is evolving at one Machesney Park school, and so is what a classroom looks and sounds like. On Thursday, Marquette Elementary third-grade teacher Sarah Jacobson welcomed students into a room that looked far different than the typical classroom most are familiar with. “It’s completely different from the way I […]
Area students begin medical education during White Coat ceremony
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford class of 2028 arrives on campus to begin their medical journeys. During a Friday ceremony, 57 first-year medical students grabbed their medical education white coats and took an oath as they entered the field of medicine. For the next four years, medical students will wear the coats and begin their journey to become doctors.
Buffalo Troopers award scholarships to 3 students entering college
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Buffalo Troopers Motorcycle Club of Northwestern Illinois awards three students with scholarships to help them with their college education. The awards were presented August 14 at Veteran’s Memorial Hall in Rockford. The scholars selected for the awards are Rakim Chaney of Auburn High School,...
Many local college students named to dean's lists
During the 2024 spring semester, nearly 150 college and university students from Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton were named to their school's dean's list, chancellor's list, or president's list. Grades ranged from 3.5 to 4.0 on a 4.0 scale. We previously published the Dean's and President's lists from Rock Valley...
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