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ROCHELLE, Ill. - A Rockford man has been arrested after allegedly using an electronic communications device while driving, and crashing into another vehicle — which resulted in the death of another person. Frank Hightower III, 53, faces one count of aggravated use of an electronic communications device causing a...

Submitted by Melinda Jones, Dir. Rock Falls Tourism. Start your 4th of July weekend off on Friday, July 1st from 5-10pm at the RB&W Park as Rock Falls Tourism presents its first Independence Day Celebration at RB&W Park. Bring the family, an appetite, and your lawn chairs/blankets for an evening...

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. (WIFR) - A truck driver from Rockford was arrested Tuesday for a driving incident that killed a motorist. Frank Hightower III, 53, of Rockford faces a charge for aggravated use of an electronic communication device causing a death, which is a class four felony. Illinois State Troopers...

ROCHELLE — Rochelle City Manager Jeff Fiegenschuh said May 15 that the city has not had talks lately with anyone interested in opening a cannabis business in town. Back on Jan. 1, 2020, the recreational consumption, possession and sales of cannabis products became legal in Illinois for adults. Municipalities...

Four people were hurt in a two-vehicle crash south of Earville at the intersection of E. 14th Road and N. 42nd Road Sunday afternoon. The LaSalle County Sheriff's Office says a vehicle driven by 20-year-old Haley R. Rogers of Sheridan was heading east on N. 42nd Road when she failed to stop at a stop sign at E. 14th Road. Rogers's vehicle was hit by 78-year-old Constance J. Miller, of Ottawa, who was northbound on E. 14th.

Just days before the deadline, Congress passed the “Keep Kids Fed Act” to extend pandemic school lunch waivers. Federal waivers have allowed schools to give students free breakfast and lunch, regardless of income. But, the new extension will limit the number of students getting free meals in the...

We’re riding bikes at the Oregon Train Depot! The depot is surrounded by so much land and wildlife, plus they have plenty of tools to fix your bike!

ROCHELLE — Jet fuel is Chicagoland Skydiving Center’s largest expense outside of payroll costs. Like other businesses in the area and nationwide, the skydiving center located at the Rochelle Municipal Airport has been impacted by recent high fuel costs, CSC President and CEO Douglas Smith said. And higher costs of labor and goods haven’t helped the situation, either.

The Tampico Village Board received an update on the current infrastructure project, which is relining a portion of the Village’s out dated sanitary sewer lines, from project engineer Matt Hansen during their June 15th meeting. Hansen, with Willet Hoffman and Assoc., also provided information on the next phase of the relining project.

DIXON, Ill. (WIFR) - Brad Fritts has been an active member in his community his whole life, and on Tuesday night, he became the Republican nominee for State Representative in the 74th district. The Newman Central Catholic High School grad took 58% of the vote against Dixon Mayor Liandro Arellano...

We’re hanging out with one of the most famous people in Oregon- Mayor Ken Williams! He and Darin are telling us why you should visit Oregon!

On Sunday, July 17, Morrison Historical Society Board of Trustees will host Bailey Callahan, of Moline, IL, to discuss an Honor Flight initiative for female veterans. All former Honor Flight participants are cordially invited to attend the program and share their experience viewing military monuments in the Washington, D. C. area.

ROCHELLE — At its Monday meeting, the Rochelle City Council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the expenditure of $30,750 for the retention of Willett, Hofmann & Associates for professional services related to Railroad Park gift shop improvements. About $135,000 worth of updates to Railfan Park are planned for the...

ROCHELLE — Rochelle Little League’s Major League City Championship tournament teed off with the quarterfinals on Monday. No. 5 seed Rotary defeated No. 4 seed Central Bank 13-3, while No. 3 seed VFW cruised over No. 6 seed Kiwanis 16-0 to reach the semifinal round. Rotary will advance to face No. 1 seed Lions and VFW will battle No. 2 seed Firemen.

We’re taking a virtual trip to chat with Abby from A.M. Floral! A beautiful store with amazing flowers, make sure you add this stop to your list.

ROCHELLE — On June 22 at 7:59 p.m. Nathan P. Truckenbrod, 27, of Lemoille was cited for failure to yield turning left. He was released on an I-Bond and given a July 22 Rochelle court date. On June 23 at 1:45 p.m. Dustin M. Hutcherson, 35 of Rochelle was...

Winning Wheel has announced the lineup for its weekly free Summer Concert Series held at Eclipse Square Veterans Memorial Park in Prophetstown. The concerts run from 7-9 every Friday with food on-site provided by Pizza Joe’s. Bring a chair and enjoy the tunes.

We are having a great time at the library this summer! Our Summer Reading program is going well and we are so happy to see all of our patrons. Our book bucks are available and continue to be one of our most popular items. Remember, you must check out a book to get a book buck. We will have make and take activity projects throughout the week of June 27-July 2. Regular programs will begin again the week of July 4. The library will be open from noon to 5 p.m. on July 2. During the morning hours of July 2, we will be closed so our staff can participate in the Fourth of July parade. We will be closed July 3 and 4. Make sure you wave at us at the parade and come visit us the afternoon of July 2.

We’re kicking off Oregon Takeover Week with the Oregon Park District! There is so much to do outdoors in Oregon, start your trip at the parks! Head to oregonpark.org to see everything they have to offer.

MENDOTA – When Heather Friedlein graduated from Northbrook School in 2004 and Mendota High School in 2008, she didn’t think she would walk the hallways again. In August 2020, she not only walked the hallways, but she took a desk and a team at Northbrook as a physical education teacher and the girls’ track and field coach.