Earlier this year a #SendNudes crazy hit stores all over the nation, including throughout Rockford. But, like fads, it has been replaced (at least for now).
Former Chicago Bull Jimmy Butler had a message for his critics and gave out his personal phone number during a press conference telling them all to call him. Hundreds of people called but they didn't get Jimmy.
A woman in Rockford spotted a dinosaur near downtown Rockford, but it wasn't Jane the T-Rex at Burpee Museum. In fact, this creature was actually riding a bike.
Whoever chooses the text for the message boards along Illinois highways and tollways has a knack for word play.
You've got to give IDOT props for the clever play on words, but then again maybe the idea was borrowed. You can find similar signs in Utah and in other states...