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Drivers warned of delays near Shabbona and Peru
Heads up to DeKalb County drivers. The Illinois Department of Transportation says Route 30 east of Shabbona will be closed beginning Sunday at the Union Pacific crossing. The closure is expected to last about a week for repairs. The detour will take drivers along I-39, Route 38 and Route 23.
GazetteXtra
City of Janesville voting precinct sees fivefold increase in early in-person voting
Hello, Rock County! Here are your top Friday headlines: Janesville voters are hitting early in-person voting hard. The Janesville City Clerk's office has seen a five-fold increase in early in-person voting after City Hall opened its early voting precinct on Tuesday, an uptick that comes alongside another new trend — continuous poll observation. A fire destroys a machine shed on West Stone Farm Road in the town of Fulton . No one got hurt, but officials are investigating. At Forward Janesville's annual dinner, talk turned to the city's story, with a guest speaker telling attendees that their story could be the next one in the future of the city of Janesville. The city of Milton is trying to juggle a cost of living increase for its employees in its 2027 city budget, but it's contenting with a nearly 13% projected insurance cost increase. Do you have a story you'd like the Gazette to follow? Let us know with an email to The Gazette's City Editor, Neil Johnson at neil@gazettextra.com!
everafterinthewoods.com
Families Can See Lorado Taft’s Towering Eternal Indian Statue Above The Rock River In Oregon, Illinois
Forty-eight feet of concrete and pink granite chips has been standing guard over a northern Illinois river since 1911. Kids usually gasp the moment they step out of the car and look up. Better yet, the whole outing costs nothing more than gas and maybe a packed lunch. It is...
northernstar.info
Pumpkins take over downtown Sycamore for annual Pumpkin Festival
– The annual Sycamore Pumpkin fest opened up on Wednesday with the pumpkin competition check-ins starting at noon. The event is hosted by the Sycamore Lions Club, who have been a part of the event from its creation back in 1962. Pumpkin Festival day-by-day THURSDAY. FRIDAY. SATURDAY. SUNDAY. 8:30 a.m....
Rockford Register Star
Rockford named Illinois' American World War II Heritage City
Rockford and Winnebago County have been designated as Illinois’ American World War II Heritage City, recognizing the region’s military, industrial and civilian contributions during World War II and its efforts to preserve that history today. The designation was announced by the National Park Service, according to a community announcement. Rockford and Winnebago County become the state’s officially recognized community under the American World War II Heritage City program, which allows only one city or local jurisdiction in each state or territory to receive the honor. During World War II, Camp Grant served as one of the nation’s largest military reception and medical training centers. Approximately 680,000 soldiers passed through the facility, including 100,000 men trained for medical service. More than 1,100 pilots received flight training at Machesney Airfield, while more than 16,000 Winnebago County residents served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Local manufacturers including Sundstrand, Woodward Governor, National Lock and Barber-Colman produced aircraft components, military equipment, munitions and other wartime supplies. Residents also supported the war effort through volunteer programs and fundraising campaigns. Local USO clubs hosted soldiers stationed at Camp Grant, while community members purchased war bonds, planted victory gardens and organized scrap drives. The Rockford Citizens Defense Corps