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Strong spirits: courage!
Who is it that really encourages you? Who are you encouraging?. The ministry of encouragement is far more important than most of us realize. We all need to be encouraged, and we all need encouragement. Encouragement simply means to put courage in. I find when I encourage someone else, I get encouraged myself. Can you remember receiving an encouraging note or call? Wasn't it great to get that?
Italian Heritage shared at Rockford Public Library meeting
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A Rockford man shares the history of Italian immigrants that settled into Rockford and their impacted in the area. On Saturday, members of the community gathered to look at the history of Italian immigrants in Rockford at the Rockford Public Library, 6685 E State Street. “Today...
Lockwood Park opens with Kentucky Derby themed events
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Lockwood Park and Sarver Children’s Farm opens its doors for the season with Derby Day games and farm fun. On Saturday, Dozens of families rode in to Lockwood Park, 5201 Safford Road, to engage with farm friends, fresh air and unique activities. “Later this afternoon,...
Rock Valley softball wins Region IV Quarterfinal Championship
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Rock Valley College softball defeated Black Hawk College 5-3 in Sunday afternoon’s Region IV Quarterfinal Championship. The Golden Eagles beat the Braves in the semifinals 15-2 earlier to advance to the finals. In the bottom of the first, Sam Tourtillott popped up to right and...
First responders escort Special Olympic athletes in victory parade
BELVIDERE, Ill. (WIFR) - Supporters flock to Pearl Street to cheer on the second annual Special Olympic victory parade in Belvidere. The parade began at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, at the Pacemaker Countryside Market, 413 Southtowne Dr., escorts directed the parade north onto Pearl St. to the Boone County Community Complex, 111 West First St. for the annual athlete banquet.
Rockford nature preserve raises awareness about the decline of pollinators
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Severson Dells Nature Center held Pollinatorpalooza to raise awareness about the decline of pollinators on May 4th. Bees, butterflies and even bats took center stage while families enjoyed some quality time in nature. “Pollinators are super important for our environments,” said Environmental Educator Emma Zimmerman. “In fact, most of our food […]
Restaurants Serving Mother’s Day Brunch in the Stateline
Take mom out for brunch, or treat yourself to a morning with no cooking, this Mother’s Day. There are several Stateline area restaurants serving up brunch. Here’s the list of places you can take mom on Sunday, May 12th. Thunder Bay Grille. 7652 Potawatomi Trl., Rockford, IL. Buffet...
Student brought look-alike BB gun to Harvard Jr. High
When a staff member at Harvard Junior High School saw a 13-year-old student brandishing what looked like a handgun before classes began Wednesday, they immediately intervened, according to police and school officials. The gun was determined to be a BB gun, “which strikingly resembles a real 1911-style handgun, lacking any...
Great Golfing In Beloit
Hospitality and affordability make Beloit, Wisconsin the ideal place to golf, with three 18-hole courses and one 9-hole course in the area. Offering some of the most scenic views in the Stateline area and a classic layout, our challenging yet relaxing 18-hole golf course has undergone a complete renovation. Strategic placement of new bunkers, upgrading of existing bunkers, renovated tee boxes and expansion of the practice facility enhance the golf experience for our members and their guests.
Letter: Celebrating our nurses during National Nurses Week
On behalf of Mercyhealth, I would like to express my gratitude to our 1,861 nurses during National Nurses Week, May 6-12. These selfless individuals are the heart and soul of our organization, providing compassionate care, advocacy and support to patients and their families, often during very difficult times. Their expertise,...
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