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Big Lots closing up to 40 stores across the US—including these 3 Illinois locations
We now know which locations Big Lots will be closing across Illinois. Big Lots, the Ohio-based retail discount chain announced on July 10 the company’s plans to close up to 40 locations across the country this year, due to financial challenges the brand is facing in a post-Covid market.
3 stateline communities receive funding to replace lead service lines
ILLINOIS (WIFR) - Communities in Winnebago, Ogle and Jo Daviess counties will receive hundreds of thousands of dollars to replace lead service lines. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency announced a total of $43,159,886 for 17 cities and villages to improve their water infrastructure. Stateline communities receiving funding:. The Village of...
Rockford-area apple orchards announce 2024 season opening dates
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - A local fall favorite is gearing up for sweater season as it announces the start of its upcoming season. Edwards Apple Orchard West, 8218 Cemetery Rd. in Winnebago, will open for the season Friday, Aug. 23. The orchard made the announcement Friday on social media.
Back-to-School Supply Drive
Stillman Bank is excited to announce that we are once again partnering with Remedies Renewing Lives and hosting a Back-to-School Supply Drive. The drive runs from Monday, July 22 through Friday, August 9, 2024. Remedies Renewing Lives is the only domestic violence shelter in Winnebago and Boone counties. Each year...
Illinois Fair Searching For Parent-Child Look-A-Like Contestants
If you think you look just like your mom or dad, you might want to enter this Look-A-Like contest at the Boone County Fair this August. I love these types of contests. I wish I could enter a Look-A-Like contest with my mom or dad, but I actually looked adopted - straight up don't resemble either of my parents. Okay, that's a lie. People say I look like my mom with my dad's complexion, but I couldn't pass as my mom's doppelgänger. That'd be cool, though!
IceHogs’ $20K donation helps Rockford kids discover their inner artist
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Rockford Area Arts Council received a $20,000 donation from the IceHogs to encourage education in the arts. The money will go toward the Arts Council’s SPARK! programs, including “SPARK! in the Park,” which let students in 1st through 5th grades show their creativity while being in nature. On Friday, 50 […]
Mercyhealth NICU babies celebrate Team USA in Paris Olympics
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Mercyhealth’s Javon Bea Hospital Riverside dressed newborns in the colors of Team USA to celebrate the opening of the 2024 Paris Olympics on Friday. “Our NICU at Javon Bea Hospital–Riverside is filled with some of the strongest, although tiniest, champs. Our staff loves to […]
Olympic Athlete Lolo Jones Shares New Docuseries ‘FUELED BY’
Olympic Athlete, Lolo Jones knows the importance of diet and exercise. She’s worked for years to get her body in shape to compete in both the summer and winter Olympics. She also knows that nutrition isn’t just important athletes, or even just people, it’s important for pets too.
Families howl with glee at Puppy Pals Live show at Discovery Center
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Hundreds of guests hoot and howl at the Discovery Center’s newest Family Fridays feature. During the Discovery Center’s Puppy Pals Live event on July 26, guests observed talented su-paw-stars perform three shows inside the Discovery Center Museum, 711 N. Main Street. Puppy Pals Live, as seen on America Got Talent in 2020, is a comedic stunt dog show featuring adopted and rescued dogs that perform stunts and comical tricks.
Rockford networking event highlights positive updates in the area
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Have you heard the good news? Dozens of leaders listen in and report on positive updates to come to the Rockford area. The Update event is a 30-minute networking session followed by three 20-minute updates by area officials. The event aspires to keep area residents engaged, network and walk away with new positive information on Rockford.
Fire at Rockford Apartment Complex Causes $275,000 in Damages
More than two dozen firefighters battled a blaze at a 4-family apartment unit in Rockford late on Wednesday night (7/24). According to the incident report from the Rockford Fire Department, crews responded to 2106 Auburn Street around 9:13 pm on Wednesday and when they arrived on the scene, heavy fire was reported from 2 second-story windows.
Disco Chicken offers late-night eats, rooftops views in downtown Rockford
ROCKFORD — A new restaurant with electronic music vibes, late-night hours and rooftop views has opened in downtown. Disco Chicken, 212 E. State St., is the latest venture from chef and restaurateur Paul Sletten. He also owns Abreo and Social Charcuterie Bar & Cocktails in downtown as well as the Bad Humor ice cream truck, VeeDubs mobile cocktail bar and the food truck version of Disco Chicken that launched five years ago.
Two Turtles In Bucket Abandoned Outside Rockford Animal Shelter
Just a few days after a couple abandoned a pregnant cat in the alley of a Rockford animal shelter, someone else left two turtles in a bucket outside the same shelter. About a week ago, a man and woman were identified after dumping a pregnant cat in the alley of Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary in Rockford. Now, the shelter is searching for a woman who abandoned two turtles in a bucket outside their establishment.
Sunshine and low humidity today
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Hazy sunshine today with highs in the mid to low 80′s. Clear tonight and down to the upper 50′s. A few clouds tomorrow with highs in the middle 80′s. Slight chance for a few showers and thunderstorms Sunday late afternoon/evening with highs in the middle 80′s. Around 90 Monday - Wednesday next week with feel like values in the middle 90′s. We could experience a few active storms too!
Glory finish road slate in Rockford
The Green Bay Glory will play their final road fixture of the season on Friday night when they travel south of the border to play Rockford FC. The Glory secured promotion and moved up to first place in the division with their latest effort against Berber City. Tim Geocaris scored both goals in the 2-0 win over the Chicago-based side, burying passes from Tom Geocaris and Edgar Heredia.
Joint practice pays off for Stateline football powers Byron and Hononegah
ROCKTON, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — The high school football season kicks off five weeks from now. Nothing gets players and coaches in the right frame of mind for that like a good joint practice in late July. We saw two of the best local football programs on the same practice field Thursday evening in Rockton. Hononegah […]
On the market: This two-bedroom Rockford condo has a jetted tub and a new roof
Address: 5613 Northcliffe, Rockford Property description: This modern minimalist condo with two bedrooms and two bathrooms features a remodeled kitchen with a granite island, under cabinet lighting and a pantry. Custom lighting throughout. The living room has an architectural ceiling over the dining area and a gas fireplace with crystal fire glass tiled to the ceiling. First floor laundry with cabinets. The primary bedroom with walk-in closet has bay windows to the backyard, an en suite bathroom...
What's happening this week in farthest northern Illinois - Friday, Jul 26 - Friday, Aug 2
This week in Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton: food trucks, blood drive, biking and reading together in nature (two separate events), live stolk music, classic car cruise night, bird watch, and story time for little people. 18 events this week on our calendar: Saturday, Jul 27 - Friday, Aug 2.
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