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Rockford plans State Street water repair

Beginning Wednesday, Rockford’s Water Division will be repairing the water service on the 1100 block of East State Street. State will be reduced to one lane between Ninth Street and First Avenue to all traffic. Traffic controls will be in place and drivers are encouraged to use an alternate...

Rockford, IL · 11d
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The Journal Standard

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Freeport rally encourages voters with food and music

A Get Out the Vote Rally in Freeport will bring community speakers, live music, food trucks and refreshments together in an effort to encourage civic engagement and voter participation from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 31. The rally will take place in the Municipal Parking Lot across from the Stewart Centre, 50 W. Douglas St., according to a community announcement. Speakers are scheduled to address voting awareness, while live music and local food trucks will provide entertainment and food. Free donuts and apple cider will be served to participants. Interviews and photo opportunities Representatives of the League of Women Voters Freeport, NAACP Freeport and Delta Sigma Theta will be available for on-site interviews. The event also is expected to provide photo and video opportunities featuring community speakers, musical entertainment and people attending the rally. This story was produced by reporter Nida Tazeen, NTazeen@usatodayco.com , with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct . This article originally appeared on Journal Standard: Freeport rally encourages voters with food and music

Freeport, IL · 10d

1043theparty.com

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IDPH Reminds Illinoisans: It’s Time to Get Seasonal Respiratory Illness Immunizations

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding Illinoisans that it is time to get immunizations against seasonal respiratory illnesses, like flu, COVID-19, and RSV. The reminder comes after IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra received his annual flu and COVID-19 shots during a visit to the Winnebago County Health Department.

Illinois · 10d
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mchenrycountyblog.com

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County Budget Shows No Deficit

WOODSTOCK, Ill. – The McHenry County Board has submitted a balanced 2027 budget for public review. The $297.06 million budget and the $70.49 million tax levy were put on 30-day review at the Oct. 20 meeting of the County Board. A vote to approve the budget and levy will take place Nov. 17, ahead of the 2027 fiscal year beginning Dec. 1.

Mchenry County, IL · 10d

chronicleillinois.com

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Voters to weigh-in on two school referendums

Two school districts covering territory in Kane County are asking voters to dig a little deeper on Nov. 3 and approve bond referendums for facility upgrades and construction. St. Charles Community Unit School District 303, which includes portions of Kane and DuPage counties, has placed a $282.5 million bond issue on local ballots.

Kane County, IL · 12d

National Audubon Society

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Audubon Mural Project in South Beloit, IL

In the city of South Beloit, which sits along a vibrant riverfront on the border of Illinois and Wisconsin, two murals and a glittering mosaic now highlight the region’s diverse avian residents—and the challenges they face. The works were created in partnership with the Audubon Mural Project and spearheaded by Jennifer Kuroda, president of the Sinnissippi Audubon chapter based in nearby Rockford. Kuroda, who has helped bring a bevy of other murals to northern Illinois, worked with Nature at the Confluence, an 80-acre nature preserve and environmental learning center, and received funding from the city and an Audubon in Action chapter grant to bring the artworks to life.

South Beloit, IL · 12d

mchenrycountyblog.com

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Democratic Party County Board Member John Collins Bulks Up His Campaign Account

From a Friend of McHenry County Blog comes this information about this fundraising, which is parallel to what ambitioius Members of Congress do:. Democratic McHenry County Board member John Collins is not up for election this year, so he does not have to spend a dime. However, Collins is a...

Mchenry County, IL · 10d

Country Herald

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Kane County, IL Fire Alert: 2 Fires Strike Aurora in 2 Days

A second-alarm house fire Monday displaced a family of five after a garage fire Sunday.

Aurora, IL · 12d

elginobserver.com

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African American church hosts its first bipartisan candidate forum

When Brenda Rodgers considers her run for Kane County clerk, she thinks of her grandmother. “She marched with Dr. King” and worked for voting rights for African Americans. Rodgers along with five others who are running for public office in Kane County spoke at a bipartisan Candidate Meet and Greet held at Second Baptist Church of Elgin in preparation for the Nov. 3 election.

Kane County, IL · 11d

WSAV News 3

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Illinois health director receives flu and COVID-19 vaccines to encourage community

Winnebago County, IL · 11d

fox32chicago.com

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Energy secretary to discuss nuclear power during Illinois visit

Energy Secretary Chris Wright is scheduled to speak in Byron as Illinois weighs expanding nuclear power after a decadeslong ban on building new plants.

Illinois · 11d

MyStateline.com WTVO WQRF

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Electrical fire triggers evacuation at Harlem Middle School

Students and staff at Harlem Middle School in Loves Park, Illinois, were safely evacuated Tuesday afternoon due to an electrical fire in the girls' locker room.

Loves Park, IL · 11d

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Lake Geneva Winterfest Announces Teams for America’s Snow Sculpting Invitational™

LAKE GENEVA, Wisconsin (October 23, 2026) – Lake Geneva Winterfest is earning worldwide attention. Following a record number of applications from around the globe, the slate of 15 teams. has been selected to compete in America’s Snow Sculpting InvitationalTM during Lake Geneva Winterfest, February 3-7, 2027 at Riviera Plaza...

Lake Geneva, WI · 11d

MyStateline.com WTVO WQRF

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Winnebago County updates reopening dates for Prairie Hill, Roscoe Road bridges

Winnebago County officials have pushed back the expected reopening dates for two Rock River bridge projects while also announcing a temporary road closure in Roscoe later this week.

Winnebago County, IL · 10d

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Kane County Announces Campaign Sign Recycling Program Following November Election

November 4 – 12 Kane County Recycling Center. Located behind the Village of West Dundee Public Works building, with access from Beacon Street. Open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Kane County Division of Transportation (KDOT) 41W011 Burlington Road, Campton Hills. Bins are located near the front...

Kane County, IL · 10d

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'Here & Now' Highlights: Matt Rehberg, Mordecai Lee

As diesel and fertilizer prices continue to rise, Matt Rehberg said running a midsized soybean and corn farm in Rock County is a balancing act. With the Milwaukee Brewers playing in the World Series, UW-Milwaukee political science professor Mordecai Lee described how partisan politics is taking a back seat to baseball in Wisconsin.

Rock County, WI · 12d

CBS News

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Proposed $1,000 HOA increase Wonder Lake fails

Wonder Lake, IL · 10d

hoodline.com

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Walworth County Farmer Faces Two High-Voltage Power Lines Crossing Same Land

Rachel Catlett farms land in Walworth County that could soon sit in the path of not one, but two separate high-voltage transmission lines. She learned by mail that her property could also be in the path of a potential 345-kilovolt line called WISE. Catlett has already been fighting the Bell...

Walworth County, WI · 13d

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Rockford reminds residents to properly dispose of leaves and yard waste this fall

City officials said yard waste should not be placed in streets, ditches, creeks or drainage areas because it can block storm drains and contribute to flooding during heavy rain events.

Rockford, IL · 12d