Why Everyone’s Talking About Cyclosporiasis Right Now in Illinois
Symptoms usually begin about one week after eating or drinking something contaminated.
Rockford’s ‘Beats and Bites’ summer-lunch series kicks off for third year
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) – The weekly summer-lunch series, “Beats and Bites,” returned to downtown Rockford today for its third year. Organized in partnership with Go-Rockford and River District leaders, the event aims to bring the community together at the corner of 1st and East State Streets. The...
Lit Kidz Threads Boutique Planned for Rockford’s West Side
Adults and kids alike need a variety of style options. The new concept Lit Kidz Threads Boutique is being built at 1712 W State Street this year. This comes from Rockford locals who wanted to give back to the youth in some way. Owner Akee Blake told What Now Chicago he is hoping to debut the concept around the beginnin
Annual Tutty Baker Fest kicks off in Freeport with food, music, and carnival rides
FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) — The annual Tutty Baker Fest will begin tomorrow in downtown Freeport, featuring food, live music and carnival rides. The weekend event will also include special activities to celebrate America 250, along with a new drone show. The festival is scheduled to open at 5:00 p.m....
Carol’s Kindness gives back to Rockford area with charity garage sale
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - In just a few weeks, a garage sale will be held to gather proceeds for the Carol’s Kindness Scholarship fund. The garage sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on July 31 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on August 1 at Beth Eden Methodist Church, 3201 Huffman Boulevard.
Public invited to meet Rockford’s new schools chief
Rockford Public Schools is hosting a series of meet-and-greet events with its new superintendent. The district will hold four free community events, one at each high school, where residents can meet Larry Huff, hear about his vision for the district and ask questions. "This is our community’s opportunity to come toge
Pritzker waives tax penalties for residents in 11 counties hit by severe storms
Illinois residents and businesses in 11 counties affected by spring and early summer storms can now request waivers of tax penalties and interest if severe weather prevented them from filing or paying on time. The relief applies to income, withholding, sales, specialty, and excise taxes for individuals and businesses i
Freeport man wanted for 2021 murder arrested in California
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A man who has been at large for more than five years has been arrested, police say. Isaiah Rucker, 29, of Freeport, was arrested in California, according to the Rockford Police Department. No other new information was included. He is charged with first degree murder for...
Rochelle man arrested in months-long drug investigation
ROCHELLE, Ill. (WIFR) - A 63-year-old man was arrested Tuesday night following a multi-agency drug investigation in Ogle County. Harvey D. Haars, of Rochelle, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance (cocaine) with intent to deliver, unlawful possession of a controlled substance (cocaine) and unlaw
Palace Wine Bar opens tonight in downtown Rockford
ROCKFORD — A new downtown wine bar that will have weekly jazz nights and showcases of local musical talent opens Thursday night in downtown. Palace Wine Bar, 202 N. Main St., has been in the works since owners Mark Podemski and Lucretia Ristin purchased the former Palace Shoe Repair and adjacent Downtown Shoes & Boutiq
