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Spooky Season Arrives Early: Halloween Décor Hit Illinois Shelves
I couldn't believe my eyes when I walked into Home Depot in Rockford this week—Halloween decorations were already out in full force!. It’s still August, Summer is still here, but I guess we've decided to just fast forward to Halloween?! I'm here for it, but how early is REALLY too early?
Black Moms Rising: Illinois health committee receives funding to tackle maternal mortality
ABC7 Chicago's race and culture series, "Black Moms Rising," continues to take a look at maternity in the Black community.The CDC has offered $118 million in funding to tackle maternal mortality nationwide, including the state of Illinois. The funding goes towards a team of experts tasked with gathering data and developing solutions.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe funding will help continue the work of Illinois' Maternal Mortality Review Committee. It is one of 46 committees across the country working to keep moms from dying during childbirth.ABC7 was told the Illinois committee has has a strong focus...
Cooler trend heading into Labor Day weekend
It has been a much cooler day compared to Monday and Tuesday across the Stateline, but the humidity remains high with dew points in the 70s. This will remain the case as a pair of cold fronts pass through, bringing a cooler holiday weekend. The first of which will slide...
Older Adults in Illinois at Increased Risk for Suicide
Nearly 20 percent of suicides in Illinois between 2020 and 2021 were among people 65 years and older, according to recently released data from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. The suicides disproportionately affected white men between the ages of 65 and 74 years, with at least a high school education living in small urban and rural environments and involving firearms as the source of fatal injury.
Illinois is Home to Two of Hollywood’s ‘Worst’ Stars
It's not like many actors were born and bred in Illinois, but according to this dismal list, two of the worst actors ever are from here. The truth is, I was more surprised that these not-so-great thespians were from the Land of Lincoln, but after a quick Google search, I got the confirmation I was looking for.
Dakota football takes strides forward
DAKOTA, Ill. (WIFR) - Dakota football looks to improve following their 3-6 record from the 2023 season. Dakota has been a respectable program in the Northwest Upstate Illini Conference (NUIC) in recent years, but has dealt with some inconsistencies on the coaching staff. This year’s seniors have now played under...
Stillman Valley football has room to grow this season
STILLMAN VALLEY, Ill. (WIFR) - The Stillman Valley Cardinals lost a majority of their starters who took them to the second round of the playoffs last season. Despite that, head coach Mike Lalor believes the Cardinals still have room to grow if they want to keep their five-year playoff streak alive.
‘It’s just not a call you think you’re going to get’: Family of 6 relocates after fire destroys everything they own
LOVES PARK, Ill. (WIFR) - With only each other to get them through, a family of six reaches out to the community for help after a fire destroys everything they own. Around 8:45 a.m. Aug. 18, Carly Rose Marinaro received the devastating news that her Loves Park home was on fire.
Roscoe trustees plan for improvements to the Main Street District
ROSCOE, Ill. (WTVO) — Roscoe trustees revealed a rough timetable for the city’s plan for improvements to the Main Street District on Tuesday. City leaders said upscaling Main Street is crucial in creating a different identity for Roscoe. “Everyone is seeking to get to the goal, that is to have Roscoe have a reputation of […]
Freeport Flag Football wins season opener over Boylan
FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - The Freeport Pretzels put together a dominant performance in their season opener on Wednesday, beating Boylan 28-2 for a mercy rule win. Aaliyah Martin led the way at quarterback, scoring a 60-yard touchdown in the first play of the game. Next up for Freeport is a...
Lindenwood football opens season against two ranked teams
ST. CHARLES, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The Lindenwood Lions football team opens its season against two ranked teams. Thursday, they visit #22 Kansas and they then host Central Arkansas, which is ranked #13 at the FCS level. Sports on 4′s Bryan Kennedy has more.
Mulkey’s, Rock Island, closes to diners after 65 years
Mulkey’s, 3800 14th Ave., Rock Island, will be open on Sunday for breakfast – and that’s the last time it will be open for in-house dining. “We are heart broken to deliver this news, we are not able to keep our dine-in service,” the Mulkey family says in a Facebook post. “We have loved keeping your families fed and smiling since 1957, you are the heart and soul of our community.”
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