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I know, I know. If you live here in Illinois, especially in the Rockford and Northern Illinois areas, this is NOT A NEWSFLASH. You've probably had to deal with potholes your entire life.

As we've talked about before, 2020 was a pretty crappy year to be a human being, but it was a great year to be a dog or cat. Your humans have been around a lot more than they usually are because of lockdowns and closings, you're getting constant attention, treats, etc.

For the past four decades or so, wolves in upper Great Lakes states like Wisconsin have enjoyed protection from being hunted because of being placed on the Endangered Species List.

We've discussed the effect that almost a year's worth of pandemic lockdowns has had on all of us in one way or another, from restaurants and other businesses to students and their parents. Our nation's senior citizens, in particular those who are in long-term care facilities, have had an exceedingly difficult time throughout this experience, too.

As anyone who has wanted to visit with, or accompany a friend or family member in the hospital knows, it's been a very difficult few months. Now, some restrictions are being eased.

The mayors of Loves Park, Machesney Park, Durand, South Beloit, and Cherry Valley want the authority to reopen some businesses next month.

As much as you may be trying to stay inside and away from everyone else, you still need the essentials right?

Fresh off setting records for cargo and passengers, the Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) just got more good news. And money, too.

With single-digit temperatures and sub-zero windchills throughout the Stateline, it's nice to know that our area warming centers are helping to cut the chill.

68th District Representative John Cabello has filed House Bill 4067 which would eliminate the law that requires all Illinois residents to apply for a FOID card in order to legally possess or purchase guns or ammunition in the state.