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January 18, 2022

Alignment Rockford names new executive director

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January 18, 2022

88% of Illinois schools say they face a teacher shortage

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January 10, 2022

Auburn High School in Rockford reverses hoodie ban

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January 10, 2022

Goodwill rolls out second chance vocational training program in Rockford

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January 7, 2022

Auburn High School in Rockford bans hooded clothing following shooting this week

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December 1, 2021

10th annual Community Scholarship Fair goes virtual on Dec. 7

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November 22, 2021

Habitat for Humanity’s construction program to expand to Jefferson High School

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November 5, 2021

Beloit School District cancels classes over planned Proud Boys protest

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November 2, 2021

2 former Congressmen take questions on American divide at Rockford University town hall

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October 11, 2021

Deadline is Thursday to nominate a teacher for the Golden Apple Award

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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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October 4, 2025

Rockford’s newest piece of public art arrived in the dark. It carries on a monster tradition

October 3, 2025

Work begins to turn Rockford’s Davis Park into a regional destination and daily hub of activity

October 3, 2025

Portion of Miss Carly’s property in Rockford sold, pending sale on other parcels

October 2, 2025

Hear ghost stories, sip spirits at new event at Coronado Theatre in Rockford

October 2, 2025

New action plan lays out three priorities for lifting people out of poverty in Winnebago County

October 1, 2025

Brendan Maher selected as next chief judge of 17th Judicial Circuit

October 1, 2025

Rockford area home sale prices hit record high for the third straight month

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Winnebago County Clerk launches new alert system to help counter notary fraud

October 1, 2025

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More coffee in downtown? Why Rockford Art Deli launched a pop-up coffee club

September 30, 2025

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September 30, 2025

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September 30, 2025

Property values hit record high in Winnebago County while appeals fall to a 36-year low

September 29, 2025

Baseball’s big summer in Rockford: Largest girls tourney in the country adds to Women’s Baseball World Cup

September 29, 2025

Sunrise Family Restaurant in Rockford closes after 25 years, new Syrian restaurant coming soon

September 28, 2025

Art created in a Polish ghetto during WWII was thought to be lost to history. A piece has surfaced in Rockford

September 26, 2025

New Rockford restaurant The Raven plans to pour memories, emotion into every meal

September 25, 2025

Olivo Deli Market celebrates grand opening in Rockford’s Midtown District

September 24, 2025

World War II Days brings hundreds of reenactors, rare military vehicles to Midway Village in Rockford

September 24, 2025

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