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One of Freeport’s best commits to McKendree University
FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - The standout pass catcher is heading to McKendree University in Lebanon, Illinois to play wide receiver. Anyone who’s caught a Freeport basketball or football game over the past four years could tell Dedric Macon was a problem in either sport he was playing. He was...
Families in Stephenson and Jo Daviess counties get free diapers
FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - As a way to help struggling parents in Stephenson and Jo Daviess counties, FHN hosted its annual ‘No Child Wet Behind’ diaper drive. On Tuesday at the Countryside Sit ‘N Sleep, 1024 N. Riverside Drive, Freeport, parents were given a free bundle of diapers for each child in their household along with baby care items like wipes, wash and lotion. Parents were also able to get breastfeeding support and information about postpartum depression.
New breakfast and brunch restaurant opening soon in the Rockford area
A new breakfast and brunch restaurant called Egg One Five Brunch Bar is coming this summer to Pecatonica. The restaurant will be new to the community, but not the co-owner. Ryan Stedman, who owned The 3rd Street Station in Pecatonica before selling it in July, is starting the business venture for two reasons.
No-till farmer nurtures for future
JUDA, Wis. – The vanity license plate reads “CROP DR” on the white Ford F-150 parked in front of a pole barn outside Juda. Jake Kaderly, the truck’s owner, is a conservationist and passionate advocate for responsible farming. He earned in February the American Soybean Association’s Conservation Legacy Award, Upper Midwest. A national selection committee evaluated on-farm environmental plans.
Highland College’s teacher shortage solution in jeopardy as pandemic relief funding ends
FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) — Teachers are in high demand due to a nationwide shortage. A 2024 survey from the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools found that 90% of schools reported having a “serious” or “very serious” shortage of teachers. An Illinois Educator Shortage Survey revealed the shortages due to multiple factors, including unrealistic expectations on […]
One Wisconsin Attorney's misconduct ‘in a league of its own’
Homicide cases make for a great Hollywood drama — a scroll through TV listings of popular legal-related dramas will attest to that. But in real life, private details about a client should not be share...
Freeport students ride their tractors to the last day of school
FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) — Some Freeport high school seniors rode their tractors or lawnmowers to class on May 10th. The Future Famers of America (FFA) encouraged students to drive their tractors and mowers over to Blackhawk Elementary where the younger kids could check them out. The seniors also talked with the younger students about FFA, […]
$847K police training center coming to downtown Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office has secured $847,000 for a new police training facility, to be located in downtown Rockford. Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin (D) and U.S. Rep. Eric Sorenson (D-17th) were in Rockford on Monday to announce the new funding. The state-of-the-art equipment and training center will be located on […]
Aaron's Friday Morning Forecast from DeMeester's in Freeport
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Plenty of sunshine today with highs in the upper 60′s. Chance of showers and thunderstorms tonight 8 - midnight. Sunny tomorrow with highs in the upper 60′s. Around 80 on Sunday with a chance of showers and thunderstorms by evening.
Baseball Recap: Lena-Winslow wins going away against South Beloit
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Lena-Winslow had no problem doing just that on Wednesday. They blew past the South Beloit Sobos 16-1. Considering Lena-Winslow has won eight matches by more than six runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new. Maverick Cass...
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