‘We must say his name’: Illinois representatives reflect on Adam Toledo’s death
Videos of the police shooting of a Chicago teenager have been public for over 24 hours leading many people to think about the state of policing and…
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Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois is offering free memberships for 2022
If your daughter is part of Girls Scouts, she can return to the group and have her membership for next year paid…
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Rockford Hospital raises flag for a young hero
After Noah Boos unexpected death in a car wreck in 2004. He and his mother decided to give away a gift, she didn’t want to give up any time…
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State grant means Rockford can tackle water run-off project improving Levings Park
With help from the state, the Rockford Park District will be able to tackle a long-awaited project at Levings Park. Find out what goes into that…
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Ceremony heralds opening of WWI Memorial in Washington
The new World War I Memorial in Washington, D.C., will open to the public Saturday, and its launch was marked by a ceremony and flag-raising in honor…
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After outcry, WH says Biden will lift refugee cap in May
The White House says President Joe Biden is expected to increase the refugee cap for the remainder of this fiscal year by May…
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US likely to up Afghanistan force to ensure safe drawdown
The Pentagon says the U.S. will likely increase its troops presence in Afghanistan temporarily over the coming weeks and months in order to fulfill…
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COVID-19 positivity rate above 9 percent in Winnebago County, hospitalizations rise
In Region 1, there’s a total of 116 people in the hospital for the virus, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.…
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Prosecutors offer no jail time to women accused in attack on Wisconsin senator
Carpenter came away with a concussion and a broken…
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‘Peaky Blinders,’ ‘Harry Potter’ actor Helen McCrory dies of cancer at 52
Onstage, her roles included the vengeful Greek heroine “Medea” at the National Theatre in…
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