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November 26, 2024

113-year-old former school building in Rockford to be razed after years of complaints

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August 12, 2024

Harlem’s new Career and Technical Education Facility promises practical, hands-on learning

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Golden Apple Awards deliver tears, joy to 6 Rockford area teachers

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June 12, 2023

Demolition begins at former Church School, a blighted nearly 130-year-old building in Rockford

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April 17, 2023

Rockford City Council OKs demolition of nearly 130-year-old Church School

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April 11, 2023

City plans to demolish blighted, nearly 130-year-old school in Rockford

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March 31, 2023

Auburn High School celebrates Scholastic Bowl state championship as team prepares for nationals

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December 12, 2022

‘A tangible piece of pride’: Rock Cut Elementary School in Loves Park to get new gym

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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