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Cheap Trick clarifies reason for first touring break in 50 years

The band from Rockford clarified that its first touring hiatus in 50 years is not due to health concerns.
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Rockford Gastroenterology Associates opens 3 new satellite clinics

ROSCOE — Rockford Gastroenterology Associates has expanded with three new satellite clinics opened in partnership with OSF HealthCare. The digestive health care group celebrated the ribbon-cutting of its clinic at 4682 E. Rockton Road, suite 102, in Roscoe on Wednesday with the Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce. The other...
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GoFundMe launched for family of Rockford man killed in West Side shooting

A GoFundMe campaign has been established to support the family of 20-year-old Maleek Cofield, who was killed in a shooting on Rockford's west side on Tuesday night.
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SoBos preparing for playoff opener at Polo

SOUTH BELOIT — The South Beloit football team figures they are as dangerous of a team as a 10-seed could be. Despite being a double- digit seed going against seventh- seeded Polo Saturday at noon, head coach Josh Redieske believes his SoBos are ready to make a run. “I think we are a pretty dangerous team,” Redieske said. “I know there are a lot of people that believe whoever wins our matchup with Polo is capable of making a deep run. They’ve got a lot of history on their side for sure. But I thi
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Rockford Christian’s volleyball team advances to regional final at Pecatonica

Rockford Christian's volleyball team went to state last year. The Royal Lions are focused on winning a regional championship right now. They took another step toward that Wednesday evening by picking up a semifinal win at the 1A Pecatonica Regional.
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Five arrested, three charged with murder in fatal Rockford shooting

Five people have been arrested and charged in connection with the death of 20-year-old Maleek Cofield, according to the Rockford Police Department.
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Rockford’s Beef-A-Roo Is Back Under Local Owners, and the First Store Reopens Thursday

Rockford’s Beef-A-Roo comeback is about to take its first big step, with the restaurant at...
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2026 Halloween trick-or-treat times for the Rockford area

Communities across the Stateline area have released their scheduled trick-or-treat hours for Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
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Winnebago County Housing Authority wins $1.6M grant to help residents advance their careers

ROCKFORD — The Winnebago County Housing Authority has won a competitive $1.6 million Jobs Plus grant, which will be used to help residents at Collier Garden Apartments advance their careers and build better financial stability. The local housing authority was one of only 10 nationwide to receive the grant...
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NICU babies in Rockford cheer on the Brewers

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WMTV) - What’s cuter than a Brewers baby?. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit patients at Javon Bea Hospital-Riverside in Rockford are helping cheer on the Brewers during their World Series run. The tiny fighters are gearing up for the Series with Brewers clothes, rally towels, baseballs and baby-sized...

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