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Owner of Hemp 1848 shops arrested for allegedly selling illegal THC in southern Wisconsin

The owner of three southern Wisconsin Hemp 1848 stores was arrested for allegedly selling illegal THC products following a multi-agency investigation.
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Beloit Shots-Fired Call Draws Three Police Agencies, Person Held for Questioning

Gunfire broke out on the 1300 block of Keeler Avenue in Beloit around midday Sunday, sending three separate police agencies converging on the residential street. No injuries were reported, but investigators say the case remains open days later with no charges yet filed. Police were dispatched to the scene at...
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Machesney Park’s New 7 Brew Coffee Is Giving Away Unlimited Free Drinks This Week

A brand-new 7 Brew is opening in Machesney Park, and you can grab free drinks with no purchase or limit during the celebration.
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Illinois Tollway approves largest toll hike in state history

The Illinois Tollway Board of Directors has approved a $26.5 billion capital program called "Driving Connections" that will implement the largest toll rate hike in state history starting January 1, 2027.
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Velvet Robot Coffee Lab announces it will shut down its Rockford location

Velvet Robot Coffee Lab will permanently close its Rockford store on September 19 due to issues with its building.
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Former Stone Eagle Tavern owner Jimmy Vitale pleads guilty to forgery

Former Stone Eagle Tavern and Cliffbreakers owner Jimmy Vitale pleaded guilty to forgery and was sentenced to two years of probation in Winnebago County court as part of a tax evasion case.
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AREA SPORTSSHORTS: Carlson joining Golden Eagles staff

ROCKFORD — Madison Carlson, who starred at South Beloit High School and Rock Valley College before capping her college career as a standout at Northern Illinois University, has been hired as an assistant softball coach by the Golden Eagles. Rock Valley College head softball coach and athletic director Darin Monroe anno
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Matus and McLarty to represent Team USA at gymnastics world championships in China

LOVES PARK, Ill. (WTVO) — 14-year-old Charlotte Matus and 15-year-old Capri McLarty, athletes at the Gymnastic Academy of Rockford, have been chosen to compete for Team USA at the World Championships in China. Matus qualified in both trampoline and double mini, while McLarty qualified in double mini. The two...
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Low Humidity Stretch Arrives Across Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin Including Rockton With Scattered...

NORTHERN ILLINOIS/SOUTHERN WISCONSIN — After a stretch of challenging forecast days, the week ahead across Rockton and the surrounding region is shaping up to be far more cooperative. Temperatures will hold in a comfortable range through the period, and humidity levels will stay low for most of the week. Only one rain
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Victorian home on North Main to become rental option for traveling professionals in Rockford

ROCKFORD — A Victorian-era home on the former Village Green property along North Main Street will be converted into a rental option for traveling professionals under the new vision of the owners of the property. The 150-year-old two-story house at 2520 N. Main St. and the former retail addition...

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