Dozens swim at Shorewood Park despite Rockford Park District’s warning
Despite the Rockford Park District’s warning not to swim in the Rock River due to strong currents, some people still decided to take a dip in the…
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RYA make noise outside Winnebago County Justice Center on Fourth of July
Protesters with Rockford Youth Activism say the holiday doesn’t represent everyone in our county because not everyone is treated…
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Rockford museums gear up to reopen for children to play and learn
When the Discovery Center opens next week, Ann Marie Walker says visitors will have to bring their e-ticket to get scanned. She says visitors will…
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Freeport School District 145 holds meeting to discuss possible plans for fall
The school board held a special meeting after the Illinois Department of Public Health released guidelines for the start of the year. Those…
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DeKalb leaders weigh in on Facebook’s new data center
Facebook says the $800 million project will improve connections with communities across the…
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City of Belvidere hosts Saturday Night Stroll for the first time this season
After months of cancelled events, the city created “Saturday Night Stroll” where for the first time this season Buchanan Street is blocked off for…
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Collins Aerospace donates its Employee Association Park to the Belvidere Park District
The company is donating the keys to the Belvidere Park District. The Executive Director Mark Pentecost says the fully developed 16-acre park is one…
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Rockford Youth Activism protest for an investigation on police action from May 30
RYA says it’s asking for charges against protesters to be immediately dropped. The group says without direct communication or change it is prepared…
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Rockford Aldermen host second listening session but some disagree it will create change
Speakers wanted more community involvement outside of the meetings and for the Black Lives Matter movement to continue on in different forms.…
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Lindo Theatre in Freeport will open Friday at limited capacity
Classic Cinemas CEO Chris Johnson says guests will have to wear face coverings in common areas, employees will implement extra cleaning and 50 people…
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