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Illinois woman wins $1 million after gas station customer gives her a lottery ticket
LOVES PARK, Ill. (WGN) — An Illinois woman was in “complete shock” after winning $1 million on a lottery ticket that a gas station customer gifted her earlier this week, lottery officials said. The woman received the Lucky Day Lotto ticket from a regular customer at a...
Plan your perfect baby shower party with Savvy Event Co
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — We are just counting down the moments until we can reveal the gender of Gabrielle and Anthony Foreman’s twins but first, we have to decorate!. Savannah Fletcher from Savvy Event Co is back with us tonight to help us decorate and to share some decorating trends.
‘Two Peas in a Pod’ Garlic peas Air Fryer recipe
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — Since Garbielle and Anthony Foreman are having twins, it only makes sense that their babies will be two peas in a pod. That is why we are making garlic peas for Air Fry Day. This is an easy, on the go snack which is perfect for busy parents.
Ryan Gosling’s daughter’s nickname for Emily Blunt
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — Kicking things off tonight, Ryan Gosling shares the adorable nickname that his daughters call his costar Emily Blunt. Ryan and Emily are costars for the new movie ‘The Fall Guy’ and Ryan says that his daughters call her Mary Poppins because she played her in Mary Poppins Returns in 2018.
Anderson Japanese Gardens embraces spring
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — Taminique Blackwell is back on the town for another Tam on the Town and this week she is discovering the beautiful Anderson Japanese Gardens. She says that there are so many beautiful places to walk, sit, read, and just appreciate nature. She loved the beautiful tea gardens along with the waterfalls and Koi fish.
Folk artist Judy Collins to perform in Rockford
Judy Collins has been entertaining audiences since the 1960’s with her musical artistry. Many people may know her for songs such 1967’s “Both Sides Now” and her recording of Stephen Sondheim’s “Send in The Clowns” in 1975. Collins’ most recent album, Spellbound, was Collins’ first album that she's released with all original material and was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2022 for Best Folk Album.
Renovating Rockford: Midtown home remodel honors the past while embracing the present
Stepping into this remodeled home on Rockford Road is like taking a journey through time, where memories of the past intertwine with the modern style and needs of its owners today. The Rockford house was once the childhood home of one of its current owners — and even after growing...
11 Stateline Farmers Markets You Must Visit This Year
Nothing tastes better than fresh produce in the spring and summertime! Farmers markets are fun for the whole family and the Rockford area has some of the best ones around. No matter what day of the week it is, you can find a great farmers market in the Stateline. Here are 11 farmers markets in Rockford, Beloit, Belvidere, Rockton, Woodstock, and Janesville you must visit this spring and summer. Scroll to the end of the post for a PDF printout of a Farmers Market schedule to hang on your fridge!
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