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Why Tinley Park Amphitheater Parking Will Cost You More Than Your Gas From Rockford

For the first time in over three decades, fans will need to shell out for parking at the Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre. What does this mean for concertgoers?
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After an expansive development was rejected, a new pitch looks to rezone 4 Rockford...

ROCKFORD — A local developer is making a new pitch to bring duplex homes to vacant land south of Fincham Drive near Perryville Road on the city’s east side. LAS Management is asking the city to rezone four parcels of land from limited commercial to two-family residential zoning. The zoning switch would allow for four...
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Beloit police investigate discovery of dead dog in abandoned crate

Beloit Police have launched an investigation after a dead dog was found in a crate, abandoned at a gas station.
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Chat with the chiefs: The leading ladies protecting Rockford

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Rockford is among only three major U.S. cities where women lead both the police and fire departments. Of the 200 most populated cities in the country, 20 have female police chiefs and only 14 have female fire chiefs — Rockford joins Memphis, Tennessee and Tacoma, Washington as the only three...
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30-Year-Old Woman Dies After Being Found Unresponsive in Jail

Illinois officials are investigating the death of Miranda Joiner, who was found unresponsive in the Winnebago County Jail
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Veterans Memorial Hall joins Sinnissippi Station train exhibit

A model of Veterans Memorial Hall has been added to Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens' Sinnissippi Station Model Garden Railroad display. The new addition was made possible by an anonymous donor, according to a community announcement. Sinnissippi Station features model trains and trolleys, as well as miniature replicas...
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Man sentenced for 2019 killing of Rockford rapper

Eric L. Brown, 34, has been sentenced to spend 120 years in prison for the 2019 slaying of rapper Robert Walsh, aka "Pair A Dice."
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Ugly Christmas sweaters fly off shelves as holiday demand surges

The uglier the better when it comes to vintage Christmas sweaters, according to local shoppers.
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100% Thrifted Advent Calendar at The Scrap Jar in Rockford

The Scrap Jar in Rockford just dropped a brand-new, totally secondhand advent calendar. This is the definition of a beautiful sustainable gift.
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Rockford bookseller receives donation from ‘Alex Cross’ novelist James Patterson

A Rockford bookstore has become one of 600 beneficiaries of a donation from author James Patterson.

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