Rock County watchdog group hosting ‘public hearing’ for input on data centers
JANESVILLE — As neighborhood opposition to data centers in Rock County continues to crystalize into a regional, grassroots movement, a group of local watchdogs on Thursday is hosting what it calls a “public hearing” on data centers being proposed here. Normally, public hearings are associated with local government zoni
Rock County nonprofit, fundraiser to benefit housing for female veterans
EDGERTON — The fourth-annual poker run and raffle fundraiser benefiting homeless veterans in Edgerton returns June 27. Organizers say they hope this year’s proceeds will help address an unmet need: housing support for women veterans. The event, co-hosted by American Legion Post of 205 & Bucky’s Lucky Bell of Janesville
Rockford-area Italian restaurants to be featured on America’s Best Restaurants Roadshow
Sam's Ristorante & Pizzeria and Cimino's Little Italy in Rockford will be featured in the America's Best Restaurants Roadshow, highlighting their positive impact on the community and their traditional Italian cuisine.
SD woman helps break motorcycle world record
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A world record held for 10 years has been broken by the Midwest Women Riders, a group of female motorcyclists based out of Illinois. A Rapid City woman was one of 1,433 participants. Since she was seven years old, Dawn Van Hoepen has been fascinated by motorcycles. “So, from the […]
Heavy rains and strong storms possible again for Stateline, northern and central Illinois
Less than a week after heavy rains, devastating winds, hail, and tornadoes swept across a swath of northern and central Illinois, another system of strong storms may be in store. 13-WREX meteorologist John Jurgens joins us to break down what we may see in the forecast for the WNIJ listening...
Demolition begins at former Sweet Basil Cafe in Cherry Valley
CHERRY VALLEY — Work has begun to demolish the former Sweet Basil Cafe, the first step toward building a new subscription-based car wash at the corner of Harrison Avenue and Perryville Road. Northern Illinois Service Co. began demolition on Tuesday. Once the site is cleared, it’s estimated to take...
Sweet Basil Cafe demolished for new CherryVale Mall car wash
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Demolition on the former Sweet Basil Cafe/TGI Fridays building on the CherryVale Mall outlot took place on Tuesday to make way for a new car wash. Sweet Basil Cafe last occupied the site, opening in 2021 and closing permanently in June 2025. The Cherry Valley Village Board voted to approve a […]
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Volunteers help athletes reach IRONMAN’S finish line
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - More than 1,600 volunteers helped make IRONMAN happen in the stateline this past weekend, supporting athletes throughout the swim, bike and run portions of the race. Organizers say nearly 50 volunteer captains recruited volunteers to fill roles ranging from aid stations and crowd control to wate
Adopt 815: Meet ‘Quest’
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - It’s been well over a month since a puppy named Quest found himself at the animal shelter — and for no good reason. In this week’s edition of Adopt 815, we introduce you to the 1-year-old terrier, American pit bull mix up for adoption at Winnebago County Animal Services.
