Police officers receive Medal of Honor
June 1, 2025Twenty-three officers from 10 law enforcement agencies in Illinois have been awarded the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor in recognition of their service. Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Illinois…
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Vivid creatures invade arboretum
May 24, 2025After three impressive, but limited on color, large-scale sculpture exhibits, the Morton Arboretum has some eye-popping works for visitors to check out over the next two years. Vivid…
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Is ‘tornado alley’ shifting?
May 23, 2025Near-record-dry soil moisture levels contributed to the May 16 wind-driven dust storm that coated Chicago and much of northwestern Illinois in a pesky layer of dust and debris, according…
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What to know about lead service line replacements
May 23, 2025Though public works and road construction projects present a seasonal nuisance, improving the city’s infrastructure benefits the entire community. This is especially true for Rockford’s…
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Little Feat still letting it roll
May 15, 2025The last time veteran rock-funk-folk-jazz-country-swamp boogie band Little Feat played in the Peoria area, during the 2022 Summer Camp Music Festival, the group of seasoned musicians…
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Rockford man sentenced for attempting to import fentanyl
May 2, 2025A Rockford man was sentenced Thursday to 11 years in federal prison for attempting to import more than half a kilogram of fentanyl into the United States from Mexico. Benigno Sanchez,…
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Death of a pope, and a friend
April 25, 2025Rev. Ricardo Hernandez shared the sorrow felt by millions of Roman Catholics following Monday’s death of Pope Francis. However, the Rockford priest is also mourning the loss…
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Nostalgic Dwelling proves style is timeless
April 25, 2025The journey that led Stephanie and Brad Towell back to their Rockford roots is just as fascinating as the furniture and décor items for sale at their store, Nostalgic Dwelling Vintage…
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