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Who do you normally invite to any dinner that you have or party that you throw? Would that change if you were inviting Jesus as well?. In Luke's account of Jesus' life, he tells the story of Levi, a tax collector, who Jesus called to be a disciple. Tax collectors were much hated because they took money from the Jews...

BOONE COUNTY, Ill. (WTVO) — Boone County police say a 49-year-old man was killed in a head-on collision on Thursday after he drove into oncoming traffic, police said. The Boone County Sheriff’s Office reported that Jason Acup, of Sharon, was driving a 2008 Mercedes eastbound in the area of 7500 Manchester Road around...

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — Forecast models are beginning to highlight a potential severe weather setup across northern Illinois on Tuesday, with meteorologists watching closely for supercell thunderstorms that could develop along a warm front stretching across the region. New model guidance suggests storms may organize...

BELVIDERE, Ill. (WIFR) - One person was taken to the hospital on Saturday night after an apartment building caught fire. Just after 10 p.m., March 7, crews went out to a report of a fire at an apartment in the 500 block of Beloit Rd., with one person trapped inside.

Before you step foot into someone else’s house in Rockford, you might want to check what’s on your feet.

GLENVIEW, Ill. – A student from the Rockford area has been awarded the Evans Scholarship, a full tuition and housing college grant offered to golf caddies, following a selection meeting interview held Feb. 17. William Pluta of Machesney Park, Illinois, caddied at Rockford Country Club and will begin college...

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The North Suburban Library District Roscoe Branch (NSLD/Roscoe) will close temporarily from April 13 through June 30, 2026 for major heating and cooling system upgrades. The improvements are designed to extend the life of the building and improve comfort for visitors.

Rockford, Ill (WTVO) — Producer Virginia is back to make some Buffalo Cauliflower Wings!. Ingredients: Cauliflower, ½ cup Buffalo Sauce, 2Tbsp Olive Oil, 1Tsp Garlic Powder, ½ Tsp Salt, Dip of your choice. Cut head of cauliflower into bite size florets; in a large bowl, stir together...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Area residents are invited on Saturday to celebrate and learn about Rockford historical icon, the sock monkey. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., March 7, the annual Sock Monkey Madness festival is held at the Midway Village Museum, 6799 Guilford Rd., in Rockford. This year’s theme is...