COVID-19 devours local jobs
May 18, 2020Groupon had become an online go-to spot for deals from local merchants, event venues and travel destinations. However, when those merchants are not open, events are not happening and…
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Dioceses across Illinois release plans to parishioners for reopening
May 14, 2020Leaders from the Roman Catholic dioceses throughout the state of Illinois have announced plans to reopen their churches for special sacramental celebrations and regular Masses. Each…
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Federal judge rules against Illinois church on stay-home order
May 4, 2020SPRINGFIELD – A federal judge in Illinois ruled Sunday, May 3 that Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order is constitutional, even though it interferes with people’s right to…
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Mayors from around Illinois discuss fiscal hits, restarting business
April 24, 2020Illinois’ ultimate first responders — mayors of six of the state’s largest cities — don’t see any quick economic recovery when shutdowns forced by the COVID-19 virus come…
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Rockford Rescue Mission continues to serve homeless despite complications of COVID-19 pandemic
April 8, 2020For many local residents, helping to contain the spread of COVID-19 involves staying at home and taking other precautions when forced to venture out. It’s much more complicated for…
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Newman Center Mardi Gras touts international flair
March 3, 2020Visitors to the Newman Catholic Student Center in DeKalb indulged in the art of diverse dining as they prepared to enter the season of Lent. Foods from 15 different countries were featured…
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New business in Rockford entertains and offers angst assistance
February 20, 2020Have an ax to grind? Sick of snow? Hate winter? Or are you looking for a unique way to spend date night? If you answered yes to any one of these questions; a new Rockford entertainment…
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Leavitt: The ugly tie syndrome
February 19, 2020A few days after my daughter was born, we brought her over to my parents’ apartment so everybody could look at her. She was bald as an egg. She was one of those kids who took eight…
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