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A Walt Disney World worker in Florida was injured while attempting to stop a large runaway prop boulder from rolling into seated spectators at the Indiana Jones live show.
Disney World worker injured trying to stop 400-pound runaway boulder at Indiana Jones show
The worker at the Disney’s Hollywood Studios park was knocked to the ground by the 400-pound prop boulder.
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January 1, 2026 at 4:30 AM
A Walt Disney World worker in Florida was injured while attempting to stop a large runaway prop boulder from rolling into seated spectators at the Indiana Jones live show.
Cutting out alcohol is the third most common choice for a New Year’s resolution, according to Civic Science.
For most, this is a safe resolution, but for those with an alcohol dependence, it could lead to a trip to the emergency room.
For most, this is a safe resolution, but for those with an alcohol dependence, it could lead to a trip to the emergency room.
Rockford-area organizations warn about the dangers of dry January
Cutting out alcohol is the third most common choice for a New Year’s resolution, according to Civic Science.
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January 1, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Cutting out alcohol is the third most common choice for a New Year’s resolution, according to Civic Science.
For most, this is a safe resolution, but for those with an alcohol dependence, it could lead to a trip to the emergency room.
For most, this is a safe resolution, but for those with an alcohol dependence, it could lead to a trip to the emergency room.
With a trademark process underway, Donald Czyzyk sees his restaurant adding two or three more locations around the Rockford region in 2026. https://www.wifr.com/2026/01/01/machesney-park-based-sassy-mac-boys-plans-triple-size-2026/
January 1, 2026 at 3:30 AM
With a trademark process underway, Donald Czyzyk sees his restaurant adding two or three more locations around the Rockford region in 2026. https://www.wifr.com/2026/01/01/machesney-park-based-sassy-mac-boys-plans-triple-size-2026/
US military strikes 5 more alleged drug boats, killing 8 and possibly leaving survivors — https://www.wifr.com/2026/01/01/us-military-strikes-more-alleged-drug-boats-killing-3-possibly-leaving-survivors/
January 1, 2026 at 3:00 AM
US military strikes 5 more alleged drug boats, killing 8 and possibly leaving survivors — https://www.wifr.com/2026/01/01/us-military-strikes-more-alleged-drug-boats-killing-3-possibly-leaving-survivors/
Congresswoman accused of stealing $5M in COVID funds says she’s innocent — https://www.wifr.com/2026/01/01/congresswoman-accused-stealing-5m-covid-funds-says-shes-innocent/
January 1, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Congresswoman accused of stealing $5M in COVID funds says she’s innocent — https://www.wifr.com/2026/01/01/congresswoman-accused-stealing-5m-covid-funds-says-shes-innocent/
A small town in Iowa might have just made national history by electing a 20-year-old college student to the mayor’s office.
20-year-old college student might be the youngest mayor in the US
A small town in Iowa might have just made national history by electing a 20-year-old college student to the mayor’s office.
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January 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM
A small town in Iowa might have just made national history by electing a 20-year-old college student to the mayor’s office.
A Dixon man faces attempted murder charges after police responded to a reported stabbing Sunday.
Dixon man charged with attempted murder following report of stabbing
A Dixon man faces attempted murder charges after police responded to a reported stabbing Sunday.
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January 1, 2026 at 1:30 AM
A Dixon man faces attempted murder charges after police responded to a reported stabbing Sunday.
Several departments in the Rockford region are offering free rides home tonight. See how you can take advantage and get home safely. https://www.wifr.com/2026/01/01/rockford-area-law-enforcement-offers-free-rides-residents-new-years-eve/
January 1, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Several departments in the Rockford region are offering free rides home tonight. See how you can take advantage and get home safely. https://www.wifr.com/2026/01/01/rockford-area-law-enforcement-offers-free-rides-residents-new-years-eve/
Family sues health facility for allegedly using wrong semen to impregnate woman in 1980 https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/31/family-sues-health-facility-allegedly-using-wrong-semen-impregnate-woman-1980/
January 1, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Family sues health facility for allegedly using wrong semen to impregnate woman in 1980 https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/31/family-sues-health-facility-allegedly-using-wrong-semen-impregnate-woman-1980/
A Mount Morris man faces multiple drug charges after police search a home Monday night.
Mount Morris man accused of multiple drug charges
A Mount Morris man faces multiple drug charges after police search a home Monday night.
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December 31, 2025 at 11:30 PM
A Mount Morris man faces multiple drug charges after police search a home Monday night.
Department of Justice reviewing more than 5.2 million documents related to Jeffrey Epstein — https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/31/department-justice-reviewing-more-than-52-million-documents-related-jeffrey-epstein/
December 31, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Department of Justice reviewing more than 5.2 million documents related to Jeffrey Epstein — https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/31/department-justice-reviewing-more-than-52-million-documents-related-jeffrey-epstein/
Is your pet's name on the list? https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/31/here-are-most-popular-pet-names-2025/
December 31, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Is your pet's name on the list? https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/31/here-are-most-popular-pet-names-2025/
Trump says he’s dropping push for National Guard in some US cities — https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/31/trump-says-hes-dropping-push-national-guard-chicago-la-portland-oregon-now/
December 31, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Trump says he’s dropping push for National Guard in some US cities — https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/31/trump-says-hes-dropping-push-national-guard-chicago-la-portland-oregon-now/
Single mom receives generous Christmas gift from Taylor Swift while working at Chiefs stadium https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/31/blew-my-mind-single-mom-receives-generous-christmas-gift-taylor-swift-while-working-chiefs-stadium/
December 31, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Single mom receives generous Christmas gift from Taylor Swift while working at Chiefs stadium https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/31/blew-my-mind-single-mom-receives-generous-christmas-gift-taylor-swift-while-working-chiefs-stadium/
Greater Freeport Partnership teaches elements of business ownership in BASE Camp
Greater Freeport Partnership teaches elements of business ownership in BASE Camp
Registration is open for the Greater Freeport Partnership’s 2026 BASE Camp (Business Academy for Small Businesses & Entrepreneurs).
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December 31, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Greater Freeport Partnership teaches elements of business ownership in BASE Camp
New legislation would require some schools to teach students about Jan. 6 insurrection
New legislation would require some schools to teach students about Jan. 6 insurrection
New legislation in New York state would require schools to teach students about the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
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December 31, 2025 at 8:30 PM
New legislation would require some schools to teach students about Jan. 6 insurrection
FHN to become Mercyhealth FHN on January 1 https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/31/fhn-become-mercyhealth-fhn-january-1/
December 31, 2025 at 8:00 PM
FHN to become Mercyhealth FHN on January 1 https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/31/fhn-become-mercyhealth-fhn-january-1/
Deputies search for suspect in attempted armed robbery at Amboy gas station https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/31/deputies-search-suspect-attempted-armed-robbery-amboy-gas-station/
December 31, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Deputies search for suspect in attempted armed robbery at Amboy gas station https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/31/deputies-search-suspect-attempted-armed-robbery-amboy-gas-station/
Wisconsin woman killed in Antigua attack
Fitchburg resident, Johannsen’s Greenhouse family member killed in Antigua attack
Johannsen was the daughter of the former owners of Johannsen's Greenhouse, which closed its doors after 50 years in 2013.
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December 31, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Wisconsin woman killed in Antigua attack
Candy, pop and prepackaged foods won’t be covered by SNAP in some states, including Iowa. https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/30/iowa-has-new-snap-restrictions-shoppers-are-headed-illinois/
December 31, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Candy, pop and prepackaged foods won’t be covered by SNAP in some states, including Iowa. https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/30/iowa-has-new-snap-restrictions-shoppers-are-headed-illinois/
Mother gives birth under Christmas tree in hospital’s lobby: ‘The greatest gift’ https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/31/mother-gives-birth-under-christmas-tree-hospitals-lobby-greatest-gift/
December 31, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Mother gives birth under Christmas tree in hospital’s lobby: ‘The greatest gift’ https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/31/mother-gives-birth-under-christmas-tree-hospitals-lobby-greatest-gift/
A federal judge sentenced a man back to prison for the third time for dealing drugs. https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/31/machesney-park-man-sentenced-trafficking-cocaine/
December 31, 2025 at 4:30 PM
A federal judge sentenced a man back to prison for the third time for dealing drugs. https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/31/machesney-park-man-sentenced-trafficking-cocaine/
Traffic scam texts are on the rise in Illinois. Here’s what you can do about it: https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/31/traffic-scam-texts-are-rise-illinois-heres-what-you-can-do-about-it/
December 31, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Traffic scam texts are on the rise in Illinois. Here’s what you can do about it: https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/31/traffic-scam-texts-are-rise-illinois-heres-what-you-can-do-about-it/
Portion of Highway 51 closed in Janesville due to crash
Portion of Highway 51 closed in Janesville due to crash
A portion of Highway 51 in Janesville is closed in both directions due to a crash, according to the Janesville Police Department.
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December 31, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Portion of Highway 51 closed in Janesville due to crash