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Rockford Imagines the Ultimate Hometown Cruise Ship

If Rockford had its own cruise ship, what would you find on it?
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South Beloit’s Summer Shindig adds afternoon market and is calling for vendors

The Sobo Athletic Club will be hosting its 2nd annual summer shindig at Viking Lanes in South Beloit on 15 August 2026 from 1-6 pm. Last year, like this year, featured volleyball and bags tournaments, concessions, raffles, family bowling specials, and activities geared for children. This year, the Sobo Athletic...
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On the market: Belvidere home features arched entryways, crown molding

Address: 11705 Braemar Circle, Belvidere Property description: This four-bedroom, four-bathroom home on 1.21 acres is on a cul-de-sac in the Aberdeen subdivision. It has more than 4,000 square feet of living space. The entry features a high-ceiling foyer, a staircase leading to the upper level, architectural pillars, a
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Chief of North Park Fire Protection District fired

MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WIFR) - The North Park Fire Protection District fired its chief Friday morning. Joel Hallstrom tells WIFR he is no longer with the department following a unanimous decision by the trustees of the fire board. According to a Winnebago County Board member, internal issues led to the...
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Winnebago County deputy uses Taser to stop suspect in drug arrest

A Rockford man was arrested and tased by a sheriff's deputy after a pursuit following a traffic stop linked to a missing juvenile investigation.
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Got a Basement Full of “Junk”? ‘American Pickers’ Is Coming Back to IL Soon

'American Pickers' are returning to Illinois and searching for collectors with rare finds, unusual items, and incredible stories behind their treasures.
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2 hurt after paddle boat flipped at Rock Cut

CALEDONIA, Ill. (WIFR) - Two people have non-life-threatening injuries after a boat tipped over Friday, Loves Park Fire Chief James Hart says. Around noon, July 24, fire and rescue crews were at Rock Cut State Park, near 7318 Harlem Rd., for a water rescue. A witness told a reporter that...
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Five women arrested for Rockford house fire involving injured firefighter and dead dog

All five women accused of intentionally setting a house on fire in Rockford last May have been arrested, facing charges including aggravated arson and aggravated animal cruelty.
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Pecatonica man gets 6 years for trying to hire hitman while in custody for...

A Pecatonica man has been sentenced to six years in prison after harassing a woman, damaging her house, and then trying to hire a jail inmate to attack her and her family.
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Head To The Downtown Throwdown For 8/15 Day!

Rockford, Ill (WTVO) — We’re hanging out at the Rockford Public Library to get ready for the Downtown Throwdown happening on 815 Day!. We’re hanging out with Clei and Ozzy, who are both chess club leaders, to tell us about the event!. “Anybody can participate as long...

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