4+ hour, 52+ 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…...

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…...

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…...

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…...

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…...