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Illinois Dairy Summit set for Feb. 4 with focus on sustainability

The Illinois Milk Producers Association and University of Illinois Extension are set to highlight sustainability and technology at the upcoming Illinois Dairy Summit, according to a community announcement. The 2026 Illinois Dairy Summit is scheduled for Feb. 4 at Highland Community College in Freeport. This year’s...
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Police: Mount Morris woman arrested after car goes airborne, overturns multiple times

OGLE COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - Two people are seriously injured, and one is charged, following a single-car crash Friday night. Amanda M. Johnston, 42, of Mount Morris, faces charges of driving under the influence, improper lane usage, failure to reduce speed and operating uninsured motor vehicle. Around 6:15 p.m., Dec....
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Rockford City Council’s busy start to 2026: 7 items to watch

ROCKFORD — City Council has a busy lineup for its first meeting of the New Year, as aldermen tackle multiple development proposals and tax incentives they’re being asked to support. The council’s work starts at 5:30 p.m. Monday at City Hall, 425 E. State St., with a series...
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Crash in Marquette Co. marsh leads to arrest of 3 on drug charges

PACKWAUKEE, Wis. -- A crash in Packwaukee Tuesday evening ended with three people being arrested on drug charges, the Marquette County Sheriff's Office said.
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Advocates push for fair pregnancy care in Rockford area amid rising deaths, racial gaps

WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - Caryssa Douglas faced health issues following the birth of her daughter. “I feel like I had to really push for things,” recalled the Roscoe mom. “I actually searched on the internet to find out what was going on and kind of brought it to my doctor.”
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‘It’s devastating:’ Janesville couple faces estimated $100K in damage from warehouse break-in

JANESVILLE, Wis. (WMTV) - A Janesville couple discovered their warehouse property vandalized on Friday morning with more than $100,000 estimated in damage and graffiti. Jennifer Jagodinski and her partner received a call from Janesville police Tuesday morning about a break-in at their property. The building housed a...
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None hurt after Beloit apartment fire

BELOIT, Wis. -- Nobody was hurt after a fire at an apartment in Beloit Thursday morning.
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Justin Martinez: The Truth Finally Revealed In Byron, Illinois – Star News

Webthe champaign county coroner said justin martinez, 25, of byron, illinois was driving northbound on n. Martinez, 25, was pronounced dead at the carle foundation hospital emergency department at 1:57 a. m. Saturday, champaign county coroner. Webthe crash happened at 1:57 a. m. On north cunningham ave. Near triumph...
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Rockford bookstores push for people to read

People stop reading in adulthood for lots of reasons, according to experts, but it’s never too late to turn the page and start again.
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Fatal car crash in Janesville claims life of 26-year-old

The Rock County Medical Examiner has released the name of an individual who died in a car crash on Dec. 31, 2025.

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