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  1. Article · Oct 2, 2026 · Johnny V

    Want to Catch Trout in Illinois? Here’s When to Go (opens the original)

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    It's just about time to grab the fishing gear and head outdoors to your favorite lake or pond, with trout season opening in days. The 2026 fall trout fishing season will officially open on Saturday, October 17, at 60 ponds, lakes, and streams across the state. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) stocks more than 80,000 rainbow trout each year for the fall season through the Illinois Catchable Trout Program. The program is paid for through the sale of inland trout stamps and helps

  2. Article · Oct 2, 2026 · Johnny V

    Rockford IceHogs Home Opener Comes With a Big Saturday Party (opens the original)

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    It's been one of the best weeks of the year for sports fans in Illinois, and it gets even better in Rockford this Saturday when the puck drops for the first time at the BMO. The wait is almost over for Rockford Ice Hogs fans. The team is opening the new season this Saturday (10/3) at home against the rival Milwaukee Admirals, with a downtown Rockford block party kicking things off before the puck drops. Mike Peck from the IceHogs told the Q Morning Crew that the excitement of a new season never

  3. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Johnny V

    5 Things to Eat, Watch and Do Around Rockford This Weekend (opens the original)

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    You don't have plans for this weekend yet? That's why I'm here to give you something to eat, watch, and do. If you're looking for a reason to make a trip to Milwaukee, this is a good weekend, with its annual Milwaukee Oktoberfest happening at Henry Maier Festival Park, better known as the Summerfest grounds. Leonhard Simon, Getty Images[/caption]The festival runs Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (10/2-4) and features authentic German food and imported beer, plus live music, folk dancing, cultural pe

  4. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Johnny V

    Rockford’s First Frost Could Be Getting Closer (opens the original)

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    Windows open at night, wearing hoodies, cool and crisp air. If you're like me, this is the time of year you've been waiting for. But when will it be time to turn on the heat for the first time? I've been watching the extended forecast from the National Weather Service for the Rockford area, and there's a noticeable temperature drop coming now that we've turned the calendar to October. The forecast calls for another rainy day on Thursday, with parts of northeast Illinois under a Flash Flood Watch

  5. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Johnny V

    Illinois Tourism Gets a $4.6 Million Funding Boost (opens the original)

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    When you have huge crowds in Chicago for concerts, sports, or just to walk around the "Bean," the tourism industry in the city is strong, but what about the rest of the state? Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is putting millions of dollars behind an effort to bring even more visitors to destinations across the state, with 49 recipients receiving $4.6 million in funding to attract visitors to local businesses and destinations. The funding is divided among three major programs, with $2 million dedi

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