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A ceremony held at Loves Park City Hall honored prisoners of war and missing-in-action service members, featuring remarks from retired Maj. Gen. John Borling and Chaplain Willie Evans. Link in bio.

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The YMCA of Rock River Valley has appointed Kerek Jenkins and Antonio Ramirez Jr. as new executive directors to lead its branches and early learning programs. Link in bio.

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The event was named a 2026 Champion of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism by Sports Destination Management, a national publication serving sports event planners and tourism professionals. Link in bio.

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Thank you, veterans! 🇺🇸

Today and every day, we honor the men and women who have served, those who continue to serve, and those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

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DeKalb police investigated an incident on Edgebrook Drive near Mitchell Elementary School on Tuesday afternoon. Link in bio.

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Logan Miller, 21, was charged with aggravated use of a communication device following a fatal July crash near the Rockford airport that killed pedestrian David Johnstone. Link in bio.

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Winnebago County is considering new rules to limit where data centers can be built. Link in bio.

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Under the law, products containing more than 0.4 milligrams of THC per serving can no longer be sold through most traditional retail outlets and must instead be purchased through state-licensed can… Link in bio.

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A Rockford teenager was arrested Monday night following a shooting, according to the Rockford Police Department. Link in bio.

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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Rockford Police Department plans to stop using ShotSpotter next year, cutting a gunfire-detection system that city leaders defended as a valuable public-safety tool as r… Link in bio.

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No students were injured in a serious crash between a school bus and a car on Spring Creek Road in Rockford on Tuesday morning. Link in bio.

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A 36-year-old Davis Junction woman was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after crashing into a semi-truck in Ogle County, Ill., due to failing to reduce speed. Link in bio.

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The Oregon Police Department is asking for the community’s help after an industrial building caught fire Friday. Link in bio.

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A proposed 128-bed inpatient substance use treatment facility in Rockford faces opposition after every member of the Rockford City Council’s Code and Regulations Committee voted against a spe… Link in bio.

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His election comes as younger residents seek a direct voice in local government decisions. Link in bio.

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Illinois state offices, post offices, and most banks will be closed this Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Link in bio.

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Rock band Blue Oyster Cult is scheduled to perform at Rockford’s Coronado Performing Arts Center on March 5 with support from Uriah Heep. Link in bio.

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Local artisans and small business owners gathered at the Cherry Valley Mall on Sunday for a craft and vendor show featuring handmade items and early holiday shopping opportunities. Link in bio.

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A Poplar Grove pilot escaped injury after making an emergency landing at the Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport on Sunday morning due to power issues. Link in bio.

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Experts say the reopening of multiple Beef-A-Roo locations is signaling a surge in local business activity despite closures of several long-standing local establishments. Link in bio.