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Byron blows past Dixon 75-55, extends win streak to eight games
3+ hour, 50+ min ago (89+ words) Byron blows past Dixon 75-55, extends win streak to eight games'WIFR ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Byron handled Dixon 75-55 on Friday to extend their win streak to eight games and hold onto first place in the Big Northern Conference. Both teams came into this…...
Illinois’ tourism push includes millions for NASCAR events
5+ mon, 3+ day ago (989+ words) (Capitol News Illinois) - NASCAR will not be returning to Chicago streets next summer as the racing series takes its road act to likely sunnier weather in San Diego following two rain-plagued races out of its three years in Chicago. But…...
Byron Tigers want to reclaim the state title
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (381+ words) BYRON, Ill. (WIFR) - Last season, Byron came one yard away from taking down Montini Catholic in the second round of the IHSA 3A playoffs. "Real close to Montini, who was the state champ. How we're gonna respond to that? I'd say our…...
Rockford Rivets rebrand as Racers to honor iconic speedway
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (127+ words) LOVES PARK, Ill. (WIFR) - The diamond turns into the racetrack Thursday for Speedway Night as the Rockford Rivets honored the Rockford Speedway. The attraction entertained hundreds of racing fans every week throughout the summer for 76 years. Once its final season ended…...
Rockford USA BMX Midwest Nationals returns for 30th year
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (92+ words) U.S. District Judge John Robert Blakey sentenced Michael Madigan Friday in U.S. District Court in Chicago. After receiving a lung cancer diagnosis in 2024, Machesney Park kickboxer Leslie Stoll ... Rockford USA BMX Midwest Nationals returns for 30th year Old Settlers Days 2025 kicks off in…...
Bilicki puts Rockford in the fast lane at Rockingham
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (131+ words) It was a rare moment of national exposure for the city, captured at one of NASCAR's most historic venues. Bilicki's ride finished in 18th place in the North Carolina Education Lottery 250 at ... ROCKINGHAM, NC. (WIFR) - Josh Bilicki brought a bold look…...
IRONMAN 70.3 Rockford is first of its kind to sell out
11+ mon, 1+ day ago (374+ words) ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Rockford is just three months away from the first IRONMAN half-distance triathlon competition in the state of Illinois. Leaders involved in Rockford's first IRONMAN say the event completely sold out with more than 2,500 athletes registered to compete, including…...