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Create your own beautiful cross stitch at Bee Youtiful Sip and Stitchery
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — Taminique Blackwell is back on the town to learn how to cross stitch at Bee Youtiful Sip and Stitchery in Roscoe. Taminique had so much fun learning how to make a basic stitch and she learns more about the new business Bee Youtiful Sip and Stitchery.
Deputies: married couple found dead during welfare check in Rock County
EDGERTON, Wis. (WTVO) — Rock County Sheriff’s Deputies found a married man and woman dead inside their home when they went to conduct a welfare check. On May 22nd, around 7:27 a.m., police responded to the 9900 block of North Newville Road to conduct a welfare check. The officials quickly started to investigate the scene […]
Multi-million dollar settlement reached in Rockton Chemtool class-action lawsuit
Neighbors who lived within a 3-mile radius of the June 14, 2021, Chemtool industrial fire in Rockton have reached a $94.5 million preliminary settlement with the company. Neighbors, homeowners and tenants near the chemical plant, 1165 Prairie Hill Road, were made part of a class-action lawsuit after they were forced to evacuate their homes or shelter in place. Many of their properties were damaged by toxic smoke, dust and debris from the fire, which they argued caused their properties to lose value.
Back-to-back home runs sends Hampshire baseball past Hononegah in regional championship
ROCKTON — With the score tied up at one and an impressive duel well under way between Hononegah and Hampshire, it felt like the next team to find a way to plate a run would walk away the winner. That proved to be true when the Whip-Purs’ Calen Scheider took the first pitch he saw in bottom of the fifth over the center-field fence for the go-ahead home run before Ari Fivelson followed it up with a solo homer to right field to act as...
Solemn Memorial Day observations held in the Rockford region
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Communities across the Rockford region spent Monday honoring military servicemembers who made the ultimate sacrifice for the country. Rockford residents lined the streets to watch the annual Memorial Day Parade, which has been held each year downtown, since 1870. Following the parade, a brief ceremony was held in front of Veterans […]
Chemtools class action settlement to pay Rockton residents $95M
ROCKTON Ill. (WTVO) — Almost three years after a massive fire at the Chemtool manufacturing plant, residents who experienced negative effects from the disaster are set to receive a $95 Million settlement. “It’s been tough on a lot of people,” said Blackhawk Acres Resident Mark Micka. Residents near the site of the Chemtool plant explosion […]
Former Loves Park fire chief dies
LOVES PARK, Ill. (WIFR) - Former Loves Park fire chief Phil Foley died Thursday at the age of 79. According to Foley’s obituary, he was born November 2, 1944, in Fairfield, Wyoming. He joined joined the Loves Park Fire Department in 1965, serving the department for 53 years, including 37 years as its chief. He retired from the department in August 2018.
Ian Blankenship mows down Harlem; Hononegah advances to regional championship game
ROCKTON, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — Hononegah’s postseason journey is off to a good start thanks to a strong pitching outing by junior righthander Ian Blankenship. He went all seven innings Thursday afternoon leading the Indians past NIC-10 rival Harlem 4-1 in a class 4A regional semifinal game at Hononegah. Blankenship surrendered five hits while showing good […]
Homes damaged, trees and power lines downed by confirmed Milton-area tornado
This story has been updated as more information has become available. MILTON — A confirmed tornado in the Milton area damaged homes and downed trees and power lines Sunday night, but no injuries were reported. The National Weather Service on Monday confirmed that an F-0 tornado with estimated wind speeds of 80 miles per hour touched down west of Janesville, near Footville, around 5 p.m. Sunday and tracked east-northeast for...
Supreme Muhammad and Winnebago reign over State Track & Field Meet
CHARLESTON, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — Led by a pair of state championships from senior sprinter Supreme Muhammad in the 100 meter and 200meter runs, the Winnebago Indians won the Class 1A team state championship Saturday. Junior distance runner Nick Martino also came up big for the Indians taking second in the 1600m run and third in […]
Grand opening for Marissa West End Community Center
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A dream that started because of wanting to bring opportunities and more to the west side of Rockford became a reality for Marissa Miles. Saturday marked the grand opening for Marissa West End Community Center, located at 2407 N. Central Avenue. “We can help our young...
Possible tornadoes cause damage in southeast Wisconsin towns
MILWAUKEE — Severe weather impacted southeast Wisconsin on Sunday night, with reports of possible tornadoes causing damage in several communities. On Monday, The National Weather Service confirmed 3 tornadoes touchdowns on May 26. NWS classified all tornadoes as EF0, carrying winds between 65 and 80 mph. The Storms Prediction...
Sunshine and storms headline our Memorial Day
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Heading into this Memorial Day, clouds will quickly start to dissipate leaving us partly cloudy. Winds are going to play a role if you have any BBQ plans as winds will be gusting 20 to 25 mph out of the northwest. This will limit how warm we get as highs are in the lower 70s for our Monday.
North Boone softball wins super-sectional
LISLE, Ill. (WIFR) - The North Boone Vikings Softball team continued their Cinderella run on Monday, beating IC Catholic 5-3 to punch their tickets to the state semifinals. Camryn Carter led the way for the Vikings, notching 11 strikeouts in the contest. It was a full team effort for the...
Rockford car show raises money to support local businesses
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Dozens of cars, new and old, packed outside Don Carter for the 7th Miracle Mile Car Show to raise money for local businesses on May 25th. The Rockford Police Color Guard kicked off the festivities before a demonstration of a jaws-of-life extraction by the Rockford Fire Department that wowed the crowd. […]
Strong spirits: what makes us spiritually strong?
Where do you get the strength to do all that you need to do every day? Food, certainly. Exercise, of course. Sufficient rest helps. All of these are needed to help us be strong and ready for what comes next. When it comes to spiritual matters, where does your strength...
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