Winnebago
LATEST NEWS
Milan Village Leaders Says They Know Why Cannabis Dispensary Is Leaving
(Milan, IL) -- Nature's Treatment cannabis dispensary announced a move from Milan to Rock Island yesterday. Milan's mayor says he knows why... Milan Mayor Duane Dawson tells WQAD News 8 that the owners of Nature's Treatment (NTI) are "unhappy because we did not make them the exclusive cannabis dispensary in Milan,"
Everything To Know About Davenport & Rock Island Red, White & Boom Reschedule Date
The Quad Cities largest firework display had to be rescheduled this year due to flooding around Independence Day, and the rescheduled date is just around the corner. The new date has been set for Saturday, September 7th, 2024. According to the website, "The event and fireworks display will be held in downtown Davenport and Rock Island with fireworks at dusk. That evening, there will be family-friendly activities in LeClaire Park in Davenport and Schwiebert Riverfront Park in Rock Island. The Quad Cities River Bandits game will be held that night at Modern Woodmen Park."
Illinois quick hits: Dolton mayor speaks out; police bust up train heist; Snake Road to close for snakes
Dolton mayor speaks out at meeting A special meeting of the Thornton Township trustees Wednesday was called off, but that didn’t stop supervisor and Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard from having her say. Henyard slammed recent actions by trustees to limit her spending and enact a new credit card policy. Earlier this month, former Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot revealed the Village of Dolton racked up hundreds of thousands of dollars in credit card purchases, including $43,000 spent on Amazon in one day last year. ...
RMTD adds service to Hard Rock Casino, AMC theater, Rockford University
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Beginning Sunday, September 1st, Rockford Mass Transit District will begin service to the new Hard Rock Casino, AMC Showplace 16, and Rockford University. The new stops will be a part of the East State Route, RMTD announced Thursday. In addition, RMTD will begin operating the Perryville/Alpine Route on Sundays. According to […]
Devastating Fire Destroys Stadium Featured in ‘A League of Their Own’
A stadium featured in a movie that helped put Rockford, Illinois on the map has burned to the ground, according to reports from NBC Los Angeles. Explosion Destroys Movie-Famous Stadium Featured in Classic Baseball Films. With wooden grandstands that date back to 1937, the Jay Littleton Ball Park in Ontario,...
Are you ready to rock? Hard Rock Casino is prepped for its smashing start in Rockford
ROCKFORD — Nearly three years ago, the stage was set for six guitars to be bashed to bits to mark the kickoff of A Hard Rock Opening Act, the name of the interim casino that operated on Bell School Road. But the guitars were spared from smashing at the...
LIST: Here are the live music acts coming to Hard Rock Casino Rockford this fall
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The new Hard Rock Casino Rockford opens its doors at 3 p.m. on Thursday, and the company has announced several big-ticket live music acts for the fall. The new casino, at 7801 E. State Street, on the site of the former Clock Tower Resort, will feature nearly 1,300 slot machines, 50 […]
Out of the Darkness Walk brings community together to march against suicide
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Suicide is the third leading cause of death for ages 10-34 and the sixth leading cause of death for ages 35-44 in the state, according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention of Illinois. 94% of adults in the United States believe suicide can be prevented,...
Customers rally to support longtime Rockford boutique after flood
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) – Customers of a longtime Rockford boutique returned Wednesday to support the business after devastating floods shuttered the operation for more than a month. “We were wiped out for 40 days,” said Diane Tope, who owns Great Hang-Ups near the corner of Rockford Avenue and Charles streets. After a 100-year flood hit […]
Consumers Energy: Most Will Get Power Back by End of Thursday
As crews continue to work around the clock after Tuesday’s storms, Consumers Energy is now projecting most customers will have their power restored by the end of the day Thursday. “Our #1 priority is to get the lights back on safely and quickly for the households and businesses who...
Rockford Pooch-A-Palooza Dog (and Cat) Adoption Event
Looking to add a furry friend to your family this fall? Mark your calendar for an exciting dog and cat adoption event happening in Rockford this September, where you might just find your perfect companion. POOCH-A-PALOOZA. Are you ready to expand your family with a furry friend? Then don't miss...
Village Green closing North Main store, consolidating business to Riverside
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Village Green Home & Garden has announced it will be closing its North Main location and consolidating its business interests to its Riverside Blvd. store. According to co-owners Carolyn and Cindy Smith, “The decision to close that location was a very difficult one, but unfortunately, there simply is not a large […]
Northern Illinois Food Bank looks to relocate to former Rockford Kmart site by late 2024
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A local nonprofit that helps families put food on the table says it has a lot left on its to-do list before it can relocate. On Tuesday, leaders with the Northern Illinois Food Bank say they hope to be in their new place, the former K-Mart at 1397 Sandy Hollow Road in Rockford, by the end of 2024.
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...
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.