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Byron and IC Catholic could be headed for another epic playoff battle
It has felt like the football teams at Byron and IC Catholic have been on a collision course all season. Well, that collision will happen this Saturday afternoon in Byron in the IHSA Class 3A playoff quarterfinals. These are the top two ranked teams in the state in 3A.
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8 Remote Illinois Steakhouses That Outshine Any Big-City Chain
A steakhouse in Illinois has been serving steaks since 1937, and it still plays piano music at the bar. That alone made me grin. The more I read, the better it got. One spot lets you pick your own steak and grill it yourself over charcoal. Another sits in a...
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Oregon military veteran uses art to cope with the effects of combat exposure
An Oregon, Illinois military veteran and welder is sharing how art is helping him recover from the impact of combat. David Waters is a combat infantry veteran of Kosovo, Iraq, Afghanistan. He also served in New Orleans for Hurricane Katrina. Those experiences have caused what he calls “moral” injuries.
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On the market: Rockford home is on a private, one-acre wooded lot
Address: 1625 Shiloh Road, Rockford Property description: This four-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom, two-story home built in 1982 on a private wooded one-acre lot has 3,444 square feet of living space. The updated kitchen has hickory cabinets, quartz counters, stainless-steel appliances and a gas cooktop with a pot filler. It overlooks the family room, which has a woodburning fireplace. The formal dining and living rooms have volume ceilings and hardwood floors. The primary bedroom has a walk-in closet that also features a second-floor laundry. The primary bathroom has a vanity with bamboo counters, a shower and hardwood floors. There are hardwood floors in the second, third and fourth bedrooms. The guest bathroom has a granite-topped vanity. The full, finished lower level has egress windows. The home has a new roof. There is a patio, hot tub, firepit and mature landscaping in the private back yard and an attached, two-car garage. The home also has a security system, attic storage, a wet bar and built-in bookcases. Asking price: $449,000 Listing agent: Vickie Krueger, Dickerson & Nieman Realtors, 815-243-0293 About this series Each week, we feature a unique property for sale in the area. Have a property you'd like to see featured? Email news@rrstar.com and