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March 19, 2025

Fate of Rockford Social Security office unclear for workers, recipients 2 weeks after being listed for potential closure

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March 5, 2025

Local Democrats push back against plans to close Rockford Social Security office

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May 26, 2023

EPA sends $1M to Rockford region to cleanup polluted brownfield sites. Here are the focus areas

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January 20, 2023

Rail? Tech? Foreign investment? Here’s what a new federal designation could mean for the Rockford region

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December 8, 2022

As Cheri Bustos prepares to exit Congress, here’s a key piece of advice she has for her successor

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July 20, 2022

Sen. Dave Syverson targets gas tax, regulations in Parks Chamber speech

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March 10, 2022

YMCA in Rockford, Rosecrance in Freeport to get $1M in federal funds

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November 23, 2021

Winnebago County Board approves $1M upgrade of voting machines

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September 27, 2021

Winnebago County coroner agrees to paid leave of absence

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September 21, 2021

Winnebago County isn’t required to have an elected coroner. Does it still make sense?

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Former Gunite factory in #rockford reopens with new ownership

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What gets stored under the Jefferson Street bridge in #rockford ?

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Inside the historic Elks Club, which faces potential demolition #rockford #historicbuildings

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Urban Equity Properties opens Nu-State Apartments in downtown Rockford

Podcast | McNamara explains his tiebreaking vote to demolish the Elks Club in Rockford

Fun-loving Rockford woman’s legacy lives on through support for breast cancer care at UW Health

New vision to preserve Machesney Park’s history involves museum, visitor center and food truck park

‘Labor of love’ from small volunteer crew keeps Festival of Lights tradition going in Rockford

Machesney Park provides $7K to support Helping Hands Pantry

Rockford region’s home sale prices hit record high for fourth-straight month

New Rockford fire chief shares the moment that ‘changed everything’ and her goals for the future

47 apply to be next Rockford Public Schools superintendent

Rockford City Council approves Elks Club demo after mayor breaks tie vote

Rockford’s first Dutch Bros Coffee location gets green light from City Council

New study says Rockford’s Jane is a new species, not a juvenile T-rex

Locally owned resale and consignment shop opens in Miracle Mile Rockford

Rockford Public Schools sees better graduation, literacy rates in latest state report card

6 new things you’ll see at this year’s Stroll on State in downtown Rockford

Winnebago County Clerk recognized with Commitment to Service Award

Police, firefighters set to face off in first Rockford Hero Rumble

Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce unveils new roadmap for economic growth

Rockford-area food pantries, nonprofits brace for loss of SNAP benefits

Historic Gunite factory to reopen as Rockford Brake Manufacturing after purchase by 4 former employees