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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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Driver Strikes Mailbox, Causing Homeowner To Chase Vehicle Down. Turns Out, the Driver Had a Crossbow

A homeowner in Illinois tried to get the license plate of a driver who had just smashed into their mailbox. Instead of getting an apology, police say the homeowner ended up being chased and having ... Read more

Ogle County, IL · 2h

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Search warrant issued for DeKalb apartment, no arrests made

Editor’s note: This is a developing story. DeKALB – DeKalb County Special Operations, with help from the DeKalb Police Department, investigated an apartment in the 800 block of Edgewood Drive. Four DeKalb Police patrol vehicles and at least three unmarked vehicles were at the scene when the Northern...

Dekalb, IL · 2d

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Rockford Store Left Baffled After Man Buys 50 Atari Games

Why would someone buy every copy of a nearly 50-year-old Atari game? A Rockford shopper did exactly that at Disc Replay.

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DeKalb Police investigate incident near Mitchell Elementary School

DeKalb police investigated an incident on Edgebrook Drive near Mitchell Elementary School on Tuesday afternoon.

Dekalb, IL · 2d

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Rockford, Bundle Up: Freezing Temps Settle In for 5 Days

Rain Wednesday, then temps crash. Lows hit 24 Friday and 23 Saturday. Here’s your day-by-day Rockford forecast.

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Rockford Jefferson’s Janardie Turner will be taking his talents to Madison

Track and Field standouts as talented as Janardie Turner is don't come around often. That's why the Wisconsin Badgers want him, and that's where Turner wants to be.

Rockford, IL · 18h

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The new Cheezy’s at Victory is more than grilled cheese. Here’s what’s different in Loves Park

LOVES PARK — The new Cheezy’s at Victory represents an expansion of the local brand beyond the hearty grilled cheese sandwiches served up on its food truck. Owners Josh Wilson and Dustin DiBenedetto, who just wrapped up their fourth food truck season with Cheezy’s Grilled Cheese, cut the ribbon on Wednesday on their second physical location. It’s on the second floor inside Victory Pickleball, 7003 N. Alpine Road. They also continue to operate Cheezy’s Grilled Cheese inside BJ’s Place at at 2842 11th St. on Rockford’s south side.

Loves Park, IL · 8h

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2026 Excalibur and Excelsior award finalists announced

ROCKFORD — The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois announced on Wednesday the finalists for this year’s Excalibur and Excelsior awards, a 55-year tradition that recognizes people and organizations for their service to the region. The finalists for the Excalibur Award, which recognizes an individual who exemplifies excellence in...

Rockford, IL · 1d

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Northern Illinois Food Bank, VanVleet family to distribute 1,700 turkey meals

ROCKFORD — Northern Illinois Food Bank and the VanVleet Family Foundation will partner this weekend to give out 1,700 holiday meal boxes and turkeys to families in the area. The free distribution will take place from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Neighborhood Market, 1397 Sandy Hollow Road. The meal kits and turkeys will be distributed in a drive-thru model and available on a first-come, first-served basis. No identification or registration is required.

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Rockford family aims to feed 500 families this Thanksgiving

A Rockford family-led Thanksgiving meal drive is aiming to provide meals to 500 local families after starting with 75 meals last year. Stout Family Gives is partnering with Fozzy’s Bar & Grill for the Thanksgiving Meal Drive, according to a community announcement. The effort is asking community members to help expand the program after its inaugural drive in 2025. The first drive provided 75 meals to 13 local families. Additional meals went to staff at Swedes. Members of the Stout family sponsored most of the meals, while Fozzy’s Bar & Grill, Rockford United General Baptist Ministries and community members also supported the effort. Organizers plan to expand the experience beyond Thanksgiving dinner this year. The effort is expected to include desserts, drinks, family activities, encouragement and resources, with the goal of creating an experience centered on dignity, gratitude and connection. Sponsorship opportunities are available for local businesses and community members who want to join in the effort. For sponsorship, volunteer or media inquiries, contact Stout Family Gives at stoutfamilygives@gmail.com or (608) 313-4388. 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

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Rockford Police plan to drop ShotSpotter after nearly a decade

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Rockford Police Department plans to stop using ShotSpotter next year, cutting a gunfire-detection system that city leaders defended as a valuable public-safety tool as recently as 2024. The department removed $300,000 for the ShotSpotter renewal from its proposed 2027 budget as Rockford works to close a projected $5.88 million General […]

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Winnebago County campgrounds set to close for the season

Winnebago County Forest Preserve campgrounds are nearing the end of their season, with water service shutting off Nov. 9 and camping and other amenities closing later in the month. Water lines at forest preserve campgrounds were turned off Nov. 9 for the remainder of the season, according to a community announcement. Visitors can continue to use forest preserve campgrounds, equestrian camping and trails and shelterhouse rentals through Nov. 18. Those amenities will close for the season beginning Nov. 19. 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 Rockford Register Star: Winnebago County campgrounds set to close for the season

Winnebago County, IL · 1d

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Toad Hall, Beach Boys envision vintage shopping destination on Broadway in Rockford

ROCKFORD — A locally owned vintage toy and pop-culture collectibles shop has shifted into a larger space on Broadway, a move business owners hope will reenergize their vision for creating a vintage shopping destination. Beach Boys Toys has moved across the street to 2020 Broadway, where it fills the...

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Three Magical Christmas Light Displays to See in Rockford

From Sinnissippi Park to Anderson Japanese Gardens, discover three Rockford holiday light displays worth visiting this Christmas.

Rockford, IL · 1d

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Put These Rockford Events on Your Calendar This Month

Need plans this month? Check out these upcoming Rockford-area events.

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YMCA of Rock River Valley names two new executive directors

The YMCA of Rock River Valley has appointed Kerek Jenkins and Antonio Ramirez Jr. as new executive directors to lead its branches and early learning programs.

Rockford, IL · 1d

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Stockton advances to State Volleyball

ROCKFORD, Illinois (KWQC) - The Stockton volleyball team advanced to State for the third year in a row. Watch highlights in the video player.

Stockton, IL · 2d

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