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Karyn Althoff Roelke: How Honor Flights remind Korean War veterans that they are not forgotten

Roelke said that in April 2019, author Hampton Sides joined a Stars and Stripes Honor Flight. On that particular flight, Sides escorted a Korean War veteran. A journalist and author known for his works on American history, Sides is widely recognized for his narrative style, which blends thorough research with compelling and personal storytelling.

Rockford Educator Wins Teacher Of The Week Award For Inspiring Leadership

ZOK's new Teacher of the Week is honored for his dedication and passion for education, which shine brightly at Flinn Middle School. He brings energy, positivity, and a big-hearted approach to every student and parent.

Friday Night Football - Week 8 Scores and Highlights

ROCKFORD (WREX) - Week eight brought about another full slate of high school football games around Northern Illinois. Here's a look at the scoreboard from around the area. Harlem, Boylan Catholic - Saturday October 19th, 12 p.m.

Boylan soccer finishes flawless conference record against Guilford

ROCKFORD (WREX) - The Boylan Titans finished their season without a single conference loss on Thursday. In the season finale against Guilford, Gabe Moore and Alvin Hernandez scored to beat the Vikings 2-1. Boylan will head into the playoffs with a 16-2-1 record.

Giant Harry Potter Shop Opening in Chicago’s Most Iconic Spot

Attention all Potterheads! Get ready to dust off your wands, don your house scarves, and apparate to Chicago because the magical shopping experience of your dreams is about to become a reality.

TF South Athletic Hall of Fame inductees to be honored October 25

The history-making 1974 football team highlights the 2024 induction class for the TF South Athletic Hall of Fame

Three Changes Possibly Coming to Illinois AMC Theaters

Are ziplines and pickleball courts the future of movie theaters? Find out what the National Association of Theater Owners is planning.

Robot-run restaurants are coming to Walmart

Digital food court Ghost Kitchen Brands has tapped RichTech Robotics to operate 20 of its Walmart outlets, which will include a

Rockford casino revenue will fulfill a goal from the city's cultural plan

The City of Rockford revealed its cultural plan this summer. One goal was to get arts financial support from local businesses. One establishment will fulfill this objective.

2024 IHSA girls flag football state finals: Every team, bracket, score, schedule

The 2024 Illinois high school girls flag football state finals are this weekend at Willowbrook High School. Full schedule, bracket and scores.

CHSN’s Comcast negotiations present urgent dilemma as fans’ wrath grows

Comcast is accustomed to being yelled at, cursed at and thoroughly tongue-lashed. It delivers its customers internet, phone, TV and frustration. If you can reach a real person, Comcast is also good at deflecting your anger while continuing to take your money.

ETHS flag football: Red zone stops send Kits to state finals

The Wildkits punched a ticket to the first ISHA flag football state finals with a nerve-wracking 14-12 victory over the top-seeded Eagles.

Richtech Robotics Expands Agreement with Ghost Kitchens to Manage 20 Additional Walmart-Located Restaurants, Growing its Restaurant Operations Model

Company’s subsidiary, AlphaMax Management LLC, will optimize operations through the use of robotics and AI cloud technology at restaurants across Arizona, Colorado, and Texas LAS VEGAS, Oct. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Richtech Robotics Inc.

Adams: In final public transit hearing, downstate operators join chorus for more state funding

SummaryMany details still needed before lawmakers can put forward transit funding proposal By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Public transit agencies in

Sorensen outraises GOP rival McGraw as 17th Congressional District race moves towards finish line

Democratic congressman Eric Sorensen is far outpacing Republican rival Joe McGraw in fundraising with just weeks to go before election day.

Rockford town hall pushes for drug-price controls; state sues TikTok

A consumer advocacy group continued its push last week to drum up support for legislation to establish a state board to regulate the price of many prescription drugs in Illinois. Citizen Action/Illinois,

Performance Brokerage Services Advises on the Sale of Patriot Chevrolet GMC in Ardmore, Oklahoma from Patriot Auto Group

Performance Brokerage Services, North America's highest volume dealership brokerage firm, is pleased to announce the sale of Patriot Chevrolet GMC in Ardmore, Oklahoma from Tatton Manning of Patriot Auto Group to Jeremy Hodge.

The weather slowly warms after a frigid night

After a frosty morning, the weather warms back into September territory. Tonight, temperatures fall into the upper 20s. This is enough to create a killing frost or freeze, hence Freeze Warnings from the National Weather Service.

Heartbreaking decision: Family removes toddler from life support after seriously hurt in crash

Hannah Grass and her daughter Maizy were seriously hurt in a crash last Friday in the Rockford area. Over the weekend, Maizy’s parents shared that they had to make the difficult decision to turn off the machines that were keeping their daughter alive and donate her organs.

‘Discovering Catharine,’ a fascinating documentary about a legal pioneer

The crowd at the Woman's Club of Evanston The Woman's Club of Evanston was the place to be Oct. 8 as several hundred people gathered in the main ballroom

128 Promising Industrial Projects on the Horizon for September 2024

Industrial SalesLeads released its latest MiR Report today, reporting the September 2024 results for the Industrial Manufacturing industry’s planned capital project

Cruisin’ I-39 Monroe Center now serves all-day breakfast

Cruisin’ I-39 Monroe Center is a great place to stop if you find yourself on I-39, but they are also worth taking a trip for! We’re hanging with General Manager

Rosemont trustees vote themselves 10% raise, but mayor’s $260,000 salary stays the same

Rosemont trustees — who attend short monthly board meetings and ribbon cuttings — are in line for a 10% pay raise, but Mayor Brad Stephens — who doubles as a Republican state representative —

Overnight lows plunge below freezing

Overnight lows take a plunge into the upper 20s leading to a Freeze Warning to go into effect at 1 a.m. until 9 a.m. Widespread frost/freeze conditions are expected. Temperatures do climb a few degrees the next few days and nights. Wednesday brings us into the upper 50s with the low 30s expected at night for another threat of frost.

NIC-10 football leaders heading into Week 8: Unlikely receiving star, rusher sets record

Harlem's Jahmani Muhammad becomes the first NIC-10 player to ever rush for 1,000 yards in three different seasons. North's Alexander 5th in receiving.

Jerry Seinfeld Coming to Rockford This February

Don't miss out on the chance to see comedy legend Jerry Seinfeld live at the Coronado Performing Arts Centre on February 21, 2025! Secure your seats by using the local presale code available from6.

Chilly weather means a freeze is possible soon

Temperatures stay above freezing tonight yet drop into the upper 30s. A mostly cloudy sky is overhead, along with a low chance for rain. Spotty light rain showers are possible, especially after midnight. Any quick shower dries up around sunrise.

A spooktacular Halloween party at Porter Park

Illinois. 3 - 6 p.m: Master pumpkin carver, Lincoln Bias of the Food Network, will be demonstrating his art of carving spectacular and unusual pumpkins in the park. 3:30-4:30 p.m: Everyone's favorite pig, Hammy Hog, mascot for the Rockford Ice Hogs hockey ...

Illinois Wesleyan University to field a flag football team in 2026

Peoria High and Richwoods were among the first high school teams taking the field in Illinois this fall, and Olympic gold medals will be awarded for men and women’s flag football at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. The National Football League is heavily involved in promoting flag football at the Olympic and high school levels.

Kamala Harris Accused of Multiple Incidents of Plagiarism in 2009 Book

Vice President Kamala Harris is being accused of plagiarizing several portions of her 2009 book “Smart on Crime: A Career Prosecutor’s Plan to Make Us Safer,” nearly four decades after President Biden’s first bid for the White House was sunk by his own plagiarism scandal.

Indigenous Peoples Day: Illinois laws honoring Native American ancestry

Many people across the country recognize October 14 as Indigenous Peoples Day and Illinois has implemented several laws in recent years to honor Native Americans.

AASPI holding workshop Wednesday focused on ‘new concepts and cultures’

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Illinois (AASPI) has launched a new collision repair training initiative and its second workshop will be held Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. AASPI Business

What?! You Don’t See This Every Day Rolling Around Rockford

There's a motorized recliner rolling down the street" and hung up on her. The two rolled up to my car and asked if I wanted to go for a ride. How could I resist? A joyride on a recliner isn’t something you get to do every day!

Holiday Vibes Rolling Into Illinois with the CP Holiday Train

Join the festive spirit as the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train stops in Rockford area! Enjoy live performances and support local food banks.

Cooler fall weather may bring frost early next week

Temperatures return to average today after staying much warmer than average nearly all month. Another cool down could set us up for frost over the next few nights. The end of the weekend brings highs in the low 60s. We'll see a partly cloudy sky with a chance at spotty afternoon rain.

IceHogs unveil new Screw City jerseys, dominate home opener against Grand Rapids

The Rockford IceHogs unveiled during Saturday’s season opener that former forward Bryan Bickell will become the fourth member of the IceHogs Ring of Honor. Bickell will be inducted into the Ring of Honor on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. https://t.co/B5Nis3VLmE

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