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Rock River Current
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ROCKFORD — The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department will provide free safe rides home during New Year’s celebrations again this year.
The initiative is funded by LaMonica Beverages and Hard Rock Casino Rockford.
Sheriff’s deputies will provide rides home from 9 p.m. Sunday to 4 a.m. Monday. Anyone in need of a ride home can call the non-emergency line at 815-282-2600.
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Deputies will also be at the casino to provide rides home in Winnebago and Boone counties. Rides are only given to a residence, not to other bars or businesses.
“The Sheriff’s Office appreciates LaMonica Beverages and Hard Rock Casino Rockford strong commitment to help keep the community safe,” the department said in a news release. “As always, the Sheriff’s Office urges citizens to drive safely and responsibly. Don’t drive impaired, distracted, watch your speed and always buckle up.”