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2 Belvidere men charged in car hijacking at Rockford CVS
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Police arrested Christopher Yerk, 19, and Christian Vazquez, 24, for allegedly hijacking a couple at gunpoint at a Rockford CVS Pharmacy. On May 11th, around 2:28 a.m., police responded to a CVS in the 100 block of South Alpine Road for an aggravated vehicular hijacking and spoke to the victims. The […]
Hard Rock Casino Rockford lays groundwork for Cherry Valley development
Hard Rock Casino Rockford officials are laying the groundwork for future development on land adjacent to the resort even as they focus on the casino's grand opening coming up Labor Day Weekend. Hard Rock officials own a 24-acre parcel east of Lyford Road along East State Street in Cherry Valley. There are plans to build a 3-acre auxiliary casino parking lot on the property. ...
One airlifted after McHenry County crash
MARENGO, Ill. (WIFR) - A man is recovering from serious injuries after first responders say he was thrown from his car following a crash near Marengo. At 5:51 p.m. Sunday, June 9, the Marengo Fire and Rescue Districts responded to the 18600 block of Harmony Rd. for a single-vehicle rollover crash. First responders were told the driver of the car appeared to have been ejected and was unconscious.
A postcard from Cicada World
Some parts of northern Illinois are still in the noisy throes of the 17-year cicada emergence. In other areas…not a peep. So for our listeners suffering from cicada envy, WNIJ’s Susan Stephens trekked out to a DeKalb County forest preserve to learn about the six-legged noisemakers from nature educator and cicada super-fan, Peggy Anesi. She's with the University of Illinois Extension and based at Russell Woods Forest Preserve in Genoa.
DeKalb organization turns to classic sweet treat to raise funds
DEKALB, Ill. (WTVO) – Everybody—regardless of age—loves cotton candy, according to Elisa Reamer, marketing and programming assistant at the Kishwaukee Special Recreation Association. That is why the DeKalb nonprofit chose the classic confection to raise funds to better serve those with special needs who come to them from all over northern Illinois. “We chose cotton […]
Coach’s Corner gives back to community with scholarships
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — At Coach’s Corner in Belvidere, they believe in providing quality food with a family atmosphere and giving back to the community. They are designed towards local high schools from their décor to their menu items. Head bartenders Brandy Reames and Crystal Mireles are walking us through some of their top menu items including the TT’s Egg Rolls, Italian Beef flatbread, and some local high school themed burgers.
Describing a hometown hero….
Words that are used to describe Chris Ackley are determined, strong, loyal, dedicated, honest, hardworking and passionate about his family and friends. I talked about him briefly last week as we prepared to place about 1,200 flags on the graves of veterans at Maple Park Cemetery just in time for the Memorial Day weekend holiday.
Notre Dame College Football 2024: 5 Things to Know About Northern Illinois, Week 2
Notre Dame hosts Northern Illinois in Week 2 of the 2024 college football season. What do Irish fans need to know about the Huskies, and why the letdown game might be a problem.
Potawatomi hope to finalize land transfer when Illinois lawmakers return in the fall
The leader of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation says he believes Illinois lawmakers will eventually pass a bill granting the tribe title to a 1,500-acre park in DeKalb County, but it may take a few more months. Chairman Joseph “Zeke” Rupnick said in a statement this week that a bill...
Maternal Child Health, Baby Bank to host community baby shower
BELVIDERE, Ill. (WIFR) - New and expecting mothers are invited to attend the Boone County community baby shower later this month. From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on June 22, Boone County families can attend the Zion Lutheran Church, 1300 Pearl Street, community baby shower. Attendees will be gifted with free hygiene products and resources for new mothers.
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