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On the Market: A Peek Inside Rockford’s Most Unique Home
If you are a lover of all things retro, wait until you see the inside of this awesomely unique and massive home for sale right now in Rockford, Illinois!. Unique Mid-Century Home for Sale in Rockford, Illinois. Today I came across a home listed for sale on Newburg Rd. in...
Few showers possible Wednesday ahead of extended dry spell
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Stateline saw another day of seasonable temperatures Tuesday, but also another day to feature rainfall. For the tenth time in July’s first 23 days, measurable rain was recorded at the Chicago-Rockford International Airport, bringing our monthly total up to a healthy 7.29″. If we didn’t see a single raindrop for the rest of the month, this July would come in as the 14th wettest dating back to 1905.
Babies R Us will open 11 Illinois stores, including one in Rockford
Kohl’s department store in Rockford will be one of the retail chain's 11 locations in Illinois to add a Babies 'R' Us franchise. Kohl's recently announced that the first Babies 'R' Us shops will open next month and will continue opening through the fall. The 11 Illinois store openings are part of a campaign to add Babies 'R' Us franchises to 200 Kohl’s locations nationwide.
Walmart Celebrates Spicy Summer with New Hot Sauces
This summer, #BookTok is raving over spicy books. Walmart is celebrating the new obsession with steamy books with a Spicy Books Hot Sauce Set. To shop all your Spicy Summer needs, head to https://www.walmart.com/cp/spicy-summer/5385452.
Sattva Yoga Spa Demonstrates a Quick Practice to Ease Your Mind
Today’s Tuesday Tip is from Ally Ubiparipovic, owner of Sattva Yoga Spa. She demonstrates a quick practice to help ease your mind. For a full list of services offered at Sattva Yoga Spa, head to https://sysrockford.com/.
Reconsideration of proposal for the old Kmart gets shut down, Rockford aldermen in disagreement
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — After voting two weeks ago against the redevelopment proposal for the old Kmart on East State Street, the Rockford aldermen were asked to reconsider, and that stirred up a heated conversation. In June, Rockford aldermen rejected a plan to turn the former Kmart on E. State Street into a self-storage facility. […]
Police: The frequency of traffic citations has increased by 30% in Rockford this year
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police released new numbers on the amount of traffic citations issued this year. According to their calculations, more traffic citations are being given out compared to last year. So far, more than 6,300 citations have been issued compared to around 4,300 at the same time last year. That comes to […]
Illinois’ Operation Fallen Flags Properly Retires U.S. Flags
The members of "Operation Fallen Flag" with the help of the "Glory Truck" assist Rockford, Illinois area residents in properly retiring their American flags. Operation Fallen Flags And The Glory Truck In Illinois. I will go out of my way to support certain types of benefits. Right there around the...
Over 500 Illinois workers say promised raises have not arrived
Some Illinois workers have said they’re not getting the raise they were promised. Teamsters Local 916 said the Illinois Department of Central Management Services is not paying negotiated wage increases to more than 500 unionized workers.
New Illinois Law Requires Weather Radios In Certain Homes
It's been a rough tornado season and a new Illinois law is taking aim at that. We can all agree it's been a messy summer. In the Chicago area alone last week, there were 33 tornadoes, compared to their usual 5 or 6 per year. With the derecho that moved through last week, 5 tornadoes rolled through the QCA. In Iowa, May was ridiculous. We average 11 tornadoes in May. But this year, we had over 80 tornadoes in May alone.
Doctors say ‘stay inside’ if you have bad lungs after recent wildfires
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — It has been hazy the last few days in the Western U.S. and Canada after recent wildfires. Health experts are warning that some people may want to be careful when outside because of the air quality. Last year in Illinois, there were times in June when the air quality reached unhealthy […]
Alliant Energy workers return from providing aid in Illinois
Workers from Alliant Energy are able to return the favor so to speak. Alliant Spokesperson Tony Palese says 71 employees, including some from Janesville, just returned from helping to restore power in northern Illinois where 25 confirmed tornados left 430,000 ComEd customers in the dark. Palese says Alliant was able...
Illini who are competing at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris
Five former Illini athletes, one current Illini athlete and one current Illini assistant coach will compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. Four will represent the United States, including two in volleyball, while two former Illini men's golfers will represent Belgium and a current Illini track athlete will compete for Ghana.
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