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6 days ago
- Automotive
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Illinois 2 drivers: $2M roadwork project starts Aug. 11 near Rockton
The Illinois Department of Transportation will begin work on Illinois 2 through Rockton and South Beloit on Aug. 11. According to a community announcement, the work zone will stretch from north of Roscoe Road to Prairie Hill Road. The project will involve patching, milling and resurfacing the road, along with upgrades to traffic signals. During the $2 million project, two lanes will remain open in each direction. Completion is expected by Oct. 31. Drivers are advised to be cautious and pay attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones. Officials urge drivers to obey posted speed limits, avoid using mobile devices and remain alert for workers and equipment. For updates, follow IDOT District 2 on X at @IDOTDistrict2 or visit for construction details. This story was created by reporter Abreanna Blose, ablose@ with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at This article originally appeared on Rockford Register Star: Illinois 2 roadwork begins Aug. 11 in Rockton and South Beloit Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
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Fourth annual Sweet Corn Day brings neighbors together in Savanna
Sweet Corn Appreciation Day is set to return for its fourth year, promising "a-maize-ing" fun for all ages. State Rep. Tony McCombie is scheduled to host the event on Aug. 1 at 9317 Illinois Route 84 in Savanna from 4 to 7 p.m., according to a community announcement. McCombie passed legislation in 2022 to make Aug. 1 the official Sweet Corn Appreciation Day in Illinois. 'Sweet Corn Day is a celebration of community, connection and the simple joy of sharing good food with the people we care about,' McCombie said in the announcement. The event is expected to feature bounce houses, face painting and plenty of sweet corn. 'Sweet corn holds a special place in our hearts and on our tables, and reaching the fourth annual Sweet Corn Day is a meaningful milestone,' McCombie said in the announcement. This story was created by reporter Abreanna Blose, ablose@ with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at This article originally appeared on Journal Standard: Sweet Corn Day in Savanna: Here's what to expect on Aug. 1 Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
29-07-2025
- Automotive
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Road work coming to Illinois 251 starting Aug.4. Here's how it affects drivers
Work on Illinois 251 in Rockford and Loves Park is scheduled to begin Aug. 4, weather permitting. The Illinois Department of Transportation planned to resurface and repair a section of Illinois 251 from Whitman Street in Rockford to Snow Avenue in Loves Park, including a portion of Forest Hills Road to Landstrom Road, according to a community announcement. The project is expected to include patching, milling, resurfacing, ADA sidewalk improvements and retaining wall repairs. Staged construction is planned, with two lanes of traffic open in each direction throughout the project. Center lane work will take place at night. The $7.6 million project is expected to be completed by Nov. 15, according to the announcement. Drivers are urged to pay attention to changed conditions, obey posted speed limits, avoid mobile device use and watch for workers and equipment in the work zone. According to the announcement, over the next six years, the Illinois Department of Transportation plans to improve more than 3,200 miles of highway and nearly 9 million square feet of bridge deck as part of Rebuild Illinois, a $33.2 billion investment in transportation. Updates are available on X at @IDOTDistrict2 and This story was created by reporter Abreanna Blose, ablose@ with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at This article originally appeared on Rockford Register Star: Night work, lane shifts and sidewalk fixes coming to Illinois 251 Solve the daily Crossword
