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November 8, 2024

UAW Local 1268 votes to authorize strike over delays in reopening Belvidere Assembly Plant

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November 7, 2024

Union workers now represent 100% of workforce on Colman Yards project in south Rockford

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October 29, 2024

New clean energy workforce training program launches in Rockford area

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October 25, 2024

Hard Rock Casino Rockford workers rally as they push to organize six labor unions

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October 24, 2024

Duckworth, Durbin call on Stellantis to provide timeline for reopening Belvidere Assembly Plant

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October 11, 2024

Bernie Sanders rallies in Belvidere to call on Stellantis to keep its promise to autoworkers

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October 8, 2024

Bernie Sanders, UAW President Shawn Fain to rally in Belvidere on Friday

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September 5, 2024

Belvidere mayor says market – not push for EVs – should decide what’s built at assembly plant

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August 19, 2024

Microsoft data center could employ more than 200 after multiyear construction in Cherry Valley

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August 19, 2024

UAW warns of national strike, saying Stellantis isn’t keeping its promises for Belvidere

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Join us at 815 ALE FEST at the Tebala Event Center on Saturday, January 31. Your chance to sample TONS of beers from different breweries near and far! Live music from Dead Man's Hand, food, great vibes, and more! Grab your tickets at 815alefest.com

Join us at 815 ALE FEST at the Tebala Event Center on Saturday, January 31. Your chance to sample TONS of beers from different breweries near and far! Live music from Dead Man's Hand, food, great vibes, and more! Grab your tickets at 815alefest.com

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If you’ve got someone on your list who treats their car like a member of the familyor maybe even than some of the family 815 Custom Auto is about to be your holiday MVP this year. This Rockford favorite has everything a car lover could possibly want, and yes, that includes gifts that go way beyond the basic air freshener!

If you’ve got someone on your list who treats their car like a member of the familyor maybe even than some of the family 815 Custom Auto is about to be your holiday MVP this year. This Rockford favorite has everything a car lover could possibly want, and yes, that includes gifts that go way beyond the basic air freshener!

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If you’ve got a golf lover on your holiday shopping list, Rockford has two places that’ll have them counting down to spring.

First up, Golf Shack. This is the spot for golfers who take their gear seriously. From Patagonia apparel that keeps them warm on chilly rounds (and looks good off the course too) to must-have accessories, Golf Shack is packed with gifts they’ll actually use.

Not sure on size or style? A Golf Shack gift card lets them pick out exactly what they want when golf season ramps back up. And don’t miss their golf ball specials, including a buy one, get one for $50 deal, perfect for stocking up or tossing a sleeve into a stocking.

If you’ve got a golf lover on your holiday shopping list, Rockford has two places that’ll have them counting down to spring.

First up, Golf Shack. This is the spot for golfers who take their gear seriously. From Patagonia apparel that keeps them warm on chilly rounds (and looks good off the course too) to must-have accessories, Golf Shack is packed with gifts they’ll actually use.

Not sure on size or style? A Golf Shack gift card lets them pick out exactly what they want when golf season ramps back up. And don’t miss their golf ball specials, including a buy one, get one for $50 deal, perfect for stocking up or tossing a sleeve into a stocking.

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Spin City Wear focused on fashion, affordability in downtown Rockford

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Rockford’s new school superintendent says his ‘ultimate goal’ is teaching 3rd grade again

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Rockford Public Schools name Indiana educator as next superintendent

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