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Return from injury, 1st win over old rival highlight Rockford sectional tennis results
Hononegah sophomore Braden Monson is going to state again, and this time as a sectional champion. He was the lone Rockford-area champion from four local sectionals Saturday, but two other local players were probably bigger news. Guilford junior Santiago Herrera, who broke his neck playing hockey in November, not only...
Rockford Dance Company celebrates 50th anniversary at Rockford University
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Performing arts enthusiasts gather at the to Maddox Theater, 5050 E State Street, to watch a special performance by the Rockford Dance Company. At 5 p.m. on Saturday, RDC invites members of the community to watch and learn as they honor RDC’s artistic directors and choreographers across the decades.
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.
Your turn: Aldermen are not required to be pluralists
During Eastertime, I submitted an OpEd advocating true peace (shalom) in an individual’s life is found through a relationship with God made possible through Jesus Christ's death and resurrection. In an OpEd, Matthew Johnson, a minister with the Unitarian Universalist Church, digressed to some interesting remarks regarding my role as an alderman, including, sadly, predictably, that I am an anti-Semite. ...
Stillman Valley wins laugher, North Boone makes history, Byron upset: Playoff roundup
Stillman Valley players were smiling, joking and having fun all game. And they left their long-time coach fighting back tears. “I’ve only got a few years left. Every one of these means a lot,” Scott Wilhite said after an 11-4 win on top seed Marengo’s home field gave him his seventh regional title in 24 seasons as Stillman Valley’s baseball coach.
Freeport Art Museum opens new exhibit
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — For this week’s Tam on the Town, Taminique Blackwell is checking out the Freeport Art Museum to see their newest exhibit. The new exhibit debuted last week, and it is a part of their 20th annual regional jury show. This show is great for emerging new artists to debut new work.
Orangeville completes comeback win over Lena-Winslow to secure 1A softball regional championship
ORANGEVILLE, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — Postseason softball is in full swing. A big crowd turned out in Orangeville Friday night for a class 1A regional championship game between Lena-Winslow and Orangeville-Aquin. The Panthers went up 3-0 in the third inning, but Orangeville rallied to win 4-3. Lena-Winslow finished the season at 12-12 overall. Orangeville will face […]
6th annual Spruce up Day held at the Veterans Memorial roundabout
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Approximately 100 volunteers gathered to the center circle to finish the beautification of the Veterans Roundabout. This year, the project planted just shy of 17,000 flowers in the Veteran Memorial roundabout area located at Main Street and Auburn Street. Saturday volunteers planted at the center circle...
Sunshine makes a triumphant return ahead of Thursday’s storm chance
The Stateline endured a little bit of rain and a cooler northeasterly wind Tuesday. This left highs in the low 60s, marking Rockford’s second below average day since May 1st. A glance at early morning water vapor imagery shows two pronounced swirls. One of them being the storm system...
Rockford Area Pride Committee prepares for area’s first pride parade
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Rockford area is home to a variety of LGBTQ+ businesses, events, and more. However, there’s never been an official pride parade in The Forest City but that will change in about two weeks. The Rockford Area Pride Parade will start at 11 a.m. Saturday,...
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