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Chicago’s Pizza Fest: A Celebration Of Local Pizzerias

Imagine savoring bite after bite of unique pizza styles while enjoying live music—Pizza Fest is just around the corner.
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Janesville man who molested a minor was sentenced to 18 years

Brandon Stevens, 42, was sentenced to 18 years in prison after being found guilty of sexually assaulting a minor seven years ago.
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Fire breaks out at Doc’s Diner in Loves Park

Doc's Diner in Loves Park, Illinois caught fire on August 20 due to a ventilation system being serviced, but firefighters quickly put the blaze out.
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Wisconsin officials report potential measles exposure at 2 travel stops

Officials say a traveler from out of state who visited two Wisconsin gas stations may have exposed others to measles.
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Beloit girl up for Toddler of the Year title

BELOIT — A 3-year-old Beloit girl is at the top of the list of candidates for Toddler of the Year, and votes are set to be tallied Thursday, Aug. 21. Aaliyah Booker, who will turn 4 in October, was ranked No. 1 in the Toddler of the Year contest as of Wednesday morning. Her mother, Gina Jacobson, said she hopes she...
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Police: Woman assaulted while walking in Rockford, 1 suspect arrested

A man his sentenced for his role in two 2024 shootings that left a home riddled with bullets. Illinois law requires 911 dispatchers to learn telecommunicator CPR. Illinois law requires 911 dispatchers to learn telecommunicator CPR. Alize Smith sentenced to life in prison for 2021 Belvidere triple murder. Updated: 5...
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Rockford officials approve Davis Park renovations

The Rockford City Council approved a $15 million plan to renovate Davis Park, which will include a skatepark, playground, stage, concessions, restrooms, and new paths, with the first phase expected to be completed by June 2026.
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‘We needed him to be remembered’: South Beloit school completes story garden dedication to...

The Jack Story Garden Dedication was completed at Prairie Hill Elementary School in honor of Jack Baumann, who tragically died at four-years-old, and will serve as an outdoor classroom space for students to learn and thrive.
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City of Rockford prepares for transition to electric vehicles through readiness program

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The city works prepare residents and businesses for the transition to electric vehicles through an EV Readiness Program. The city of Rockford completed the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus and ComEd’s EV Readiness Program, implementing policies to make it faster and easier to install EV charging...
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New indoor sports center to open in Loves Park with a bigger second phase...

LOVES PARK — A new indoor sports complex is designed to give athletes of all ages and families a place to play and train year-round. Elite Sports Center is a 10,000-square foot training facility with premium arena turf at 6800 Forest Hills Road, which is near the northwest corner of Forest Hills and Riverside...

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