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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...
This mid-sized Midwestern town offers a perfect microcosm of municipal golf’s renaissance
ROCKFORD, Ill. — Golf wasn’t dying five years ago around this mid-sized Illinois city that sits about 90 minutes west of Chicago. But it was retreating fast. “2019 was the worst year we ever had,” said Jeff Hartman, the head golf pro and general manager of Park Hills, a 36-hole municipal facility in nearby Freeport. Golf had been in a steady and somewhat severe 10-year decline across the nation. Courses were hurting after a flurry of golf facilities had been built in the early 1990s to take advantage of the extra focus Tiger Woods brought to golf. Rockford-area 18-hole public courses almost...
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.
Teen accused in multiple burglaries takes plea deal
The Beloit teen accused of burglarizing Robinson Elementary School and Community Health Services in the same night takes a plea deal in Rock County Court. Tuesday morning 19-year-old Jordan Njos plead guilty to two counts of burglary in the two separate cases. An additional charge of theft was dismissed but read into the record.
Rockford’s Discovery Center Museum opens new ‘Body Shop’ exhibit
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Discovery Center is partnering with MercyHealth for their latest Body Shop exhibit. On July 23, the Discovery Center held the grand opening of its Body Shop exhibit. “We want kids to feel good about their bodies, we everyone to understand how their body works, and...
Final Act Revealed For Hard Rock Casino Rockford’s Opening Weekend
If the official opening of Hard Rock Casino in Rockford, Illinois wasn't exciting enough for ya, the 4 great days of concerts they've announced for opening weekend might just set you over the edge. The Countdown to Hard Rock Rockford is On!. Man, oh man, I'm not a gambler, but...
Rockford Public Schools looks to fill about 100 jobs at districtwide hiring event
ROCKFORD — Rockford Public Schools will host a districtwide hiring event on Wednesday as it looks to fill about 100 jobs across a multitude of roles. The event runs from 9 a.m. to noon at the East High School Fieldhouse, 2929 Charles St. The event is part of the...
A photo surfaces of the Blackhawks and it exposes their true colors
The Chicago Blackhawks will award $135K in grants to support nine local Rockford area organizations and 10 programs for the Grant cycle in 2024-2025. The first grant of the cycle has been awarded to the local Rockford Ice Hockey Club in 2024-2025. The grant was for a total of $20K...
Rockford University to Host Second Annual Dog Days of Summer Event
Rockford University is hosting its second annual Dog Days of Summer event. RU Alumni and the general public are invited to pack up their pup and join us for a walk around RU’s beautiful campus. What: Rockford University’s Dog Days of Summer event. When: Saturday, July 27, 2024,...
Rockford asks the community for help handling the ATV nuisance
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The City of Rockford is looking for the community’s help in trying to tackle its ATV issue. “These folks are riding them in Rockford. They have to drive home and at some point put their head on a bed,” said Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara. “And so we’re asking those residents specifically […]
Tim Mahoney Explains Differences Between Pledged Delegates and Superdelegates
Tim Mahoney from Mahoney and Mahoney is back tonight to help us understand the differences between pledged delegates and superdelegates. For more information about Mahoney and Mahoney, head to mahoneysgotyourback.com. Sponsored by Mahoney and Mahoney.
Citizen of the Year nominations closing soon
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Time is running out to recognize those in your life who make a positive difference in the lives of those around them. Nominations for the 2024 Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award close at noon on August 1. The Citizen of the...
Big Changes Coming to 23 Illinois Costco Stores in September
The more things change, the more they stay the same. That's actually not true for 23 Costco store locations in Illinois that will be changing in September and I predict many will be unhappy with what's coming. Let me be clear that I'm not business expert and I have no...
Festival To Celebrate Famous Illinois Movie Is Back
Illinois cinema fans are excited to celebrate one of the most famous movies ever filmed in our state. One of my favorite movies of all time was filmed right here in Illinois. It's the "Blues Brothers." My dad introduced it to me when I was younger and we watched it all the time. So much so, that my mom recorded over a copy we had on a VHS tape.
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