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Handmade Harvest encourages shopping small in Machesney Park
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DeKalb Council Clears Roadway to Let Nehring Electric Expand North on Peace Road
DeKalb city leaders have signed off on giving up public control of a stretch of Challenger Drive so that Nehring Electric, a manufacturer of electrical transmission and distribution wire, can push its Peace Road building northward. The DeKalb City Council voted unanimously to support the move, clearing the way for continued growth at the company's facility at 1085 N. Peace Road.
The Journal Standard
Highland Community College honors donors with new farm
Highland Community College has dedicated the Switzer Family Research Farm, recognizing estate gifts from Steve and Dorleen Switzer that expanded hands-on learning opportunities for agriculture students. The Sept. 17 dedication celebrated the impact of the Switzers' support and the continued growth of Highland’s agriculture program, according to a community announcement. College leaders, donors, agriculture supporters, community members and members of the Switzer family gathered to mark the occasion. The gifts from the Switzers' estate helped fund improvements at the research farm, including a sub-irrigation system, construction of key facilities and the acquisition of equipment used in student learning. The farm is owned by the Highland Community College Foundation and operated by college students. College officials said the investments have strengthened opportunities for applied learning in agriculture. Students use the facility to study crop production, soil health, water management, agricultural technology and other agricultural practices in a working farm setting. The research farm serves as an extension of Highland's agriculture classrooms, providing opportunities for students to connect coursework with practical field experience. The dedication also highlighted the role of estate and planned giving in supporting the college's long-term goals. Legacy of support According to the announcement, the Switzers' support reflects a
WSAV News 3
Bidding opens for vacant Freeport homes
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Camel Rides, Giant Slides And A Pumpkin Barn Fill Fall At This Illinois Farm
Most fall outings in Illinois follow a familiar script: pick a pumpkin, snap a photo, head home. Then you pull into a farm where a camel is plodding past the parking lot and a giraffe is leaning down toward a kid holding a carrot, and the script goes out the window.
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Meiborg Companies is Standing with Delilah and Looking to Make a Difference
Rockford, Ill (WTVO) — We’re chatting with Zach Meiborg, CEO of Meiborg Companies, about an important event coming up on Saturday – the Stand with Dalilah Benefit Ride. This event will take place on September 26th. Registration will be from 8-10AM at Meiborg Companies HQ (2210 Harrison Ave, Rockford).
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PCI Pharma Services opens 3 new facilities, adding up to 650 jobs in Rockford
ROCKFORD — One of the city’s largest employers on Tuesday showcased the latest stage of its growth with the opening of three new facilities that are expected to add about 650 jobs combined. PCI Pharma Services — a global company that specializes in clinical-stage development, manufacturing and packaging...
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Comer Industries turns Loves Park plant into its flagship hub of U.S. operations
LOVES PARK — A global manufacturer that serves some of the biggest agricultural and industrial companies brought team members here from around the world on Tuesday to celebrate a multi-year, multimillion-dollar investment in its Windsor Road plant. Comer Industries marked the culmination of a three-year effort to fully renovate...
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Rockford's Housing Market Soars: A National Hotspot
Rockford, Illinois, has once again claimed the top spot on Realtor.com's hottest housing market list. This video explores the reasons behind the surge in interest, with insights from Go Rockford and local realtors. Discover why buyers, particularly from Chicago and Madison, are flocking to Rockford for its affordability and value, and how this housing boom is expected to impact other local attractions.
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This Overlooked Illinois Orchard Presses Fresh Cider You Can Sip Right By The Trees
Goat, duck, and pig races might be the last thing you expect to find on your way to a bag of fresh apples, but that is exactly the kind of morning waiting in the flat farmland of Maple Park. Kuipers Family Farm sits on quiet Watson Road, an easy country drive that families across northern Illinois have quietly turned into an autumn ritual.
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Accelerated Machine & Engineering: Engineering is the Secret Sauce
There isn’t much that Accelerated Machine & Engineering can’t do from its Rockford headquarters at 3044 Eastrock Court. Whether it’s producing a part or the machine that makes it, this company makes complicated ideas a reality. “We create, build and maintain the most useful solutions in industry,”...
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Estate Planning Essentials: Avoid Probate with the Right Legal Tools
Nobody likes to think about what happens when they’ve passed on, but it’s important to plan ahead. Consider this: You own a business with several partners. Your spouses aren’t interested in continuing the work themselves. So, if one of you dies unexpectedly, what happens to your share of the business?
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Seven local properties up for auction by R-1 land bank starting Oct. 1
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8 Illinois Butcher Shops Where the Meat Is Still Cut to Order
There is something reassuring about ordering meat from someone who knows exactly how to trim it for the meal you have planned. Across Illinois, old-school butcher shops and neighborhood meat markets keep that personal approach alive, cutting steaks, chops, roasts, and other selections to suit the customer rather than simply filling a refrigerated case.
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Rockford named No. 1 hidden gem for Airbnb and VRBO investments in U.S. study
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford has landed at the top of a national ranking of under-the-radar Airbnb and Vrbo short-term rentals, with a study citing affordable home prices, strong visitor demand, and growing revenue potential. According to a report released Monday by AirDNA, a company that analyzes data from...
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Small Business Development Center- A Conversation with Kim
Small Business Development Center- A Conversation with Kim. Are you considering starting a for-profit business? Are you ready to turn that hobby into a legitimate business? Get no-cost, confidential guidance for starting, growing, and improving your business in the Sauk Valley, Illinois region. Whether you are developing an idea, preparing to launch, seeking funding, strengthening your marketing, or planning for growth, the Illinois SBDC at Sauk Valley Community College provides practical support at every stage.