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O'Hare's Unusual Flight Delays Due To A Coyote On The Runway
3+ hour, 45+ min ago (141+ words) Q98. 5 Wildlife On The Runway Disrupts O'Hare Flight Schedules Recently, air traffic at O'Hare International Airport in Illinois was delayed after a wild animal took to the runway, refused to leave, and causes details to flights leaving and going to Chicago....
Rockford Ceremony to Honor Former Winnebago County Coroner Sue Fiduccia
11+ hour, 40+ min ago (211+ words) A memorial commemorating the life of a former Winnebago County Coroner will be unveiled this week. The Winnebago County Coroner's Office will honor the life and legacy of former Coroner Elizabeth "Sue" Fiduccia with a memorial unveiling ceremony on Thursday,…...
Illinois Shares Ways to Lower Electric Bills During Heat Wave
12+ hour ago (204+ words) As dangerous heat and humidity continue across Illinois and Wisconsin heading into the holiday weekend, residents are encouraged to take simple steps to stay cool while avoiding a pricey electric bill. The warning comes from the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC), which…...
Boone County Fair Makes a Huge Change for 2026
13+ hour, 46+ min ago (441+ words) The Boone County Fair'returns to Belvidere, Illinois for six days of fun'Tuesday, August 11 through Sunday, August 16, 2026,'but there is one big thing missing on this year's itinerary that many people are unhappy about. Now that July has officially arrived, many…...
The Cheapest Big Mac Around Rockford Costs Just $4. 49
23+ hour, 37+ min ago (1492+ words) An interactive website called Mc Cheapest compares Big Mac prices at more than 10, 000 different Mc Donald's locations nationwide. The map is designed to help users find the least and most expensive Mc Donald's in their area using its most popular…...
ENTER NOW: Hall Pass Cash
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (82+ words) Q98. 5 Hall Pass Cash 2026: Get Ready for a New School Year With a $500 Prepaid Visa Gift Card Back-to-school shopping may be fun, but it's not cheap! We're giving you a chance to get your budget out of detention with those much-needed…...
Rockford Honors America's 250th Birthday With Historic Declaration Reading
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (133+ words) Q98. 5 Rockford to Mark 250th Anniversary of First Public Declaration of Independence Reading Rockford residents are invited to a ceremonial reading of the Declaration of Independence that will mark the 250th anniversary of its first presentation. A Historic Moment Returns to Rockford A…...
Illinois Families Need to Visit These Gorgeous Wisconsin Beaches
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (372+ words) Are you an Illinoisan with big ocean vacation dreams on a tank-of-gas budget? Don't worry, you're not alone, and there are three awesome beaches to visit in Wisconsin that will make you forget the ocean is missing. As I longingly…...
Portillo's Has A New Limited-Time Hot Dog. .. And It Sounds Incredible
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (205+ words) Portillo's just launched a new hot dog you can get in Rockford. Teaming with Veinna Beef, Portillo's is introducing the world to the Char'diniera Dog. If that's not enough to get your taste buds watering, you can order it in…...
Beef-a-Roo's Future Just Became Even More Uncertain
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (340+ words) If you grew up in Rockford, chances are Beef-a-Roo wasn't just somewhere you grabbed a meal. It was part of your childhood. For me, Beef-a-Roo was THE place to go for off-campus school lunch, post-game cheddar fries, milkshakes on weekends,…...