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April 11, 2023

After heroism and horror at The Apollo Theatre in Belvidere, survivors process physical and mental pain

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April 6, 2023

Rockford-area Realtors group offers $25K in grants to help provide relief after tornadoes

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April 6, 2023

Close-knit farming community rallies to help Rockford-area family after tornado

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April 5, 2023

National Weather Service confirms EF-1 tornado struck Rockford on Friday

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April 4, 2023

As cleanup continues, Rockford region braces for another round of severe weather

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April 4, 2023

Boone County firefighter responded to The Apollo, then returned to devastation at the family farm

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April 2, 2023

Pritzker praises Belvidere’s response to deadly tornado, pledges state support for recovery

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April 2, 2023

National Weather Service confirms 12 tornadoes, including in Belvidere and Machesney Park

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April 1, 2023

‘We’re all rooting for the Apollo’: Officials optimistic the historic Belvidere structure can be saved

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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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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

Rockford couple works to create downtown’s next family destination

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