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Community gathers to mark century milestone at Freeport High School

FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) — Freeport High School is celebrating a major landmark this week as its building turns 100 years old. Alumni, community members, families and staff gathered on the Moseley Street lawn to commemorate the centennial milestone. The celebration provided visitors with opportunities to take guided tours
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‘Shocking but not unique’: Wisconsin police share dashcam footage of vehicle failing to stop...

JANESVILLE, Wis. (WFRV) – Police in Wisconsin are calling on drivers to slow down and stay focused after they released dashcam footage showing a driver failing to stop for a school crossing guard that was holding up a stop sign. In a social media post from the Janesville Police Department, officials highlight a rising
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The Thread: How a Rockford jury decided the fate of serial killer John Wayne...

In early 1980, residents of Winnebago County were called to the courthouse for a task that would place northern Illinois at the center of a case that had captured national attention.
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Beloit ends fire, EMS services agreement with nearby communities

BELOIT, Wis. — Beloit is ending fire and EMS services agreement to nearby communities due to what city leaders call "significant disparities," to what the communities have historically paid and the actual cost of maintaining those services.
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Du-Pec improves to 4-0 by defeating North Boone

The Du-Pec Rivermen improved to 4-0 Friday evening by defeating the North Boone Vikings 40-20 at Legion Field.
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Motorcycle accident near Harrison and Holmes leaves man with life-threatening injuries

A man sustained life-threatening injuries following a motorcycle crash at the intersection of Harrison and Holmes in Rockford on Saturday.
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Machesney Park Teacher Shows Strength, Kindness & Compassion Every Day

This week’s Teacher of the Week is being celebrated for the incredible impact she makes on her students both inside and outside the classroom.
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Urban Elements Expands Inorganic Industrial Chemical Manufacturing in Rockford

Rockford-based manufacturer broadens its production of inorganic industrial chemicals for customers across the region and beyond. Urban Elements LLC, headquartered in Rockford, Illinois, manufactures inorganic industrial chemicals for a range of industrial and commercial applications. The company combines chemical engi
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Winnebago County remembers 9/11 heroes at dedicated emergency responders memorial

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Community members and emergency personnel gathered at the Winnebago County 9-11 Emergency Responders Memorial to honor the firefighters, emergency medical service workers, and police officers who responded to the Sept. 11 attacks. During the ceremony, participants laid a wreath near a segment of
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Harlem stages furious rally to nip Hononegah for a key NIC-10 win

hat a comeback by Harlem Friday night. The Huskies trailed Hononegah 26-7 with 5:12 to play in the game, and they won 27-26.

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