R.F.D. News & Views
— August 30, 2024Farmers are facing a grim financial reality along with news of possible record-setting yields: below-break-even prices for their crops, most notably corn. To make matters worse, Congress’…
Tag: Winnebago County Chronicle
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New casino’s marquee salutes Cheap Trick’s Nielsen
— August 29, 2024A new Rockford landmark debuted last week as a 62-foot, 10-inch, 14,000-pound checkered guitar marquee was lit up outside the Hard Rock Casino. The one-of-a-kind display arrived at…
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Art Museum plans exhibit honoring muralist’s work
— August 28, 2024In 2014, Aurora-based artist Rafael Blanco had his first encounter with public art, working in tandem with six other painters during a 24-hour mural marathon in Nevada. Trained…
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Planning initiatives awarded federal, state funds
— August 15, 2024Nine local initiatives and activities have been given grants to support planning efforts and develop transportation improvements. “We at (the Illinois Department of Transportation)…
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Winnebago welcomes County Fair
— August 14, 2024With schools opening around the state and Labor Day on the horizon, folks still can enjoy the midway with corndog in hand, and all the attractions at the Winnebago County Fair this…
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Underwood, Marter step under very different spotlights
— August 28, 2024As the campaigns of Democratic 14th Congressional District incumbent Lauren Underwood and Republican challenger James Marter gear up for the post-Labor Day election sprint, they have…
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State Police, local forces driven to curtail road rage
— August 28, 2024Despite being sixth in population, Illinois barely cracks the top 20 in terms of road-rage incidents, according to a new study. Illinois ranked 19th in road-rage incidents, according…
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R.F.D. News & Views
— August 14, 2024The Illinois State Fair continues this week, wrapping up on Sunday. In other news: Illinois will receive a grant to encourage climate-smart farming, and an Illinois-based company is…
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