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You Won't Believe What an Illinois Family Found in Their Toilet

Find out how an Illinois family discovered a southern flying squirrel in their toilet.

Winnebago County, IL · 13d

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Mississippi viral racist video sparks backlash for Wisconsin dealership

MILWAUKEE - A viral video showing racist gestures at Ole Miss sparked nationwide outrage, signaling trouble for Kunes Auto Group, a Wisconsin dealership that has a storied past with discrimination against Black customers. Racist video goes viral. What To Know:. Two confirmed sources who are current employees confirmed one of...

Wisconsin · 17h
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Beloit's Holiday Light Show Adds a New Christmas Market

More than a million Christmas lights, holiday activities and a brand-new shopping market are coming to Beloit, Wisconsin, as Home Run Holiday Lights returns to ABC Supply Stadium for the 2026 holiday season!

Beloit, WI · 17h

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Rockford panel rejects plans for substance use treatment facility on South Mulford

ROCKFORD — Aldermen on the City Council’s Code and Regulation Committee have rejected a proposal to turn a former nursing home on South Mulford Road into a substance abuse treatment facility. The panel’s 4-0 vote means the measure moves forward to the full City Council next week with...

Rockford, IL · 15h
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Sidewalks in Freeport tell story of poor maintenance | Letter

Three months ago we were on vacation visiting Freeport, my old home town and the only thing we were impressed with was seeing our old friends. It’s seemed that the town’s name Freeport was still living up to its name, a Free Port as those who have little, have been welcomed to stay. As I walked about town, which was mostly the west side where we lived, it was readily obvious that properties were not at all being well maintained by their owners. If only I could display in this letter some of the sad pictures I took on those walks. I understand in yesterday’s, today’s, and the future world, nearly everything is about money. Whether it’s a person or a city. The minor but unsightly issue I saw and am referring to here is property maintenance. In most cases it takes money, but in some instances it only takes some care. Specifically my reference here is regarding sidewalk maintenance, or lack there of. Green sidewalks are easy to find with the grass vegetation grown out from side to side. Generally, that occurs from compromised/cracked walks that have had no edging or other maintenance by anyone for years. How can

Freeport, IL · 2d

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Citizens vote down school district referendum

*Editor’s Note: Percentages are rounded to the nearest tenth and write-ins are excluded. Whitewater Unified School District $5.5 million four-year non recurring referendum. In addition to political government races, the Whitewater community voted on the Whitewater Unified School District’s (WUSD) $5.5 million four-year nonrecurring referendum. With 47.5% voting...

Whitewater, WI · 1d

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Winnebago County to create rules for developing data centers in unincorporated areas

ROCKFORD — Winnebago County may create new rules that restrict data center developments to certain industrial areas and give the County Board additional oversight on approving the facilities. The proposed regulations would only apply to unincorporated portions of the county, which the County Board governs. Cities such as Rockford...

Winnebago County, IL · 23h

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Jayden Gallagly makes history as the youngest elected member of the Boone County Board

His election comes as younger residents seek a direct voice in local government decisions.

Boone County, IL · 18h

The Journal Standard

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Stephenson County Fair board adds four new members

The Stephenson County Fair Association has added four members to its board while seeking a nominee to fill another opening. Mary Wernicke of Lena, Jodi Colberg of Freeport, Garrett Handsaker of Pearl City and Kenzie Holste of Ridott are joining the board for the 2026-27 term, according to a community announcement. Wernicke was appointed by the Greater Freeport Partnership, while Holste was appointed by the Farm Bureau. Colberg and Handsaker will serve as at-large members. The association also has a one-year board term available. Anyone interested in joining the board can contact a board member to learn more about receiving a nomination. Who is serving on the Stephenson County Fair board The returning officers are Gary Mielke of Ridott, president; Wendell DeVries of Freeport, vice president; Conor DeZell of Pearl City, treasurer; and Carla Meyer of Baileyville, secretary. Other returning members are: Victoria Hansen of Freeport, Farm Bureau appointed Susie Dvorak of Freeport, Home Community Education appointed Becky Thomas of Pearl City, Home Community Education appointed Ethan Trampel of Rock City, 4-H appointed Denise Hayunga of Freeport, 4-H appointed Brittani DeVries of Freeport, FFA appointed Ann DeZell of Lena, FFA appointed Brooke Keltner of Lena, Greater Freeport Partnership appointed Abby

Stephenson County, IL · 8h

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Torina kicks off Rockford mayoral campaign, outlines homelessness initiative

Rockford 5th Ward Alderwoman Gabrielle Torina officially launched her mayoral campaign on Friday, proposing the creation of a Mayor's Office of Homelessness Solutions and Housing Stability.

Rockford, IL · 3d

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Events across Northern Illinois on Sunday, November 8, 2026

Several local events including craft markets, a comic book convention, a theatrical performance of 1984, and an animal sanctuary open house are scheduled to take place around the Rockford area.

Rockford, IL · 2d

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New records detail Sun Prairie superintendent’s licensing dispute as DPI reviews Rockford experience

SUN PRAIRIE , Wis. (WMTV) -Wisconsin education officials say they are talking with Rockford Public Schools about the work Sun Prairie Superintendent Dr. Antoine Reed performed in Illinois as they consider his options for a Wisconsin license. The Department of Public Instruction told 15 Investigates it expects Reed to submit...

Rockford, IL · 17h

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Rock Haven may provide care to non-Rock County residents

JANESVILLE — Rock Haven may open its beds to non-Rock County residents. Rock County’s Health Services Committee will see a resolution Wednesday to allow Rock Haven to accept out-of-Rock County referrals and residents into its care. Right now, Rock Haven is only open to residents of the county. Rock Haven is a Rock County-owned nursing home. If the committee OKs the resolution, it still needs approval from the full County Board, which could come as soon as Thursday. If ultimately approved by the board, it is unknown when Rock Haven would be opened up to non-Rock County residents. The county would need to establish, through an official policy, whether to allow residents from throughout Wisconsin and parts of Illinois, or just the counties immediately surrounding its current home turf. Rock Haven administrator Natalie Rolling-Edlebeck told The Gazette the nursing home receives referrals from outside Rock County “all the time.” There are 2-3 referrals from other counties on a daily basis. Many come from Dane and Green counties, with some from Walworth County. In the first week of November, there was even a referral out of Tennessee. “That’s potential revenue coming if we can meet the needs,” Rolling-Edlebeck said. While it

Rock County, WI · 20h

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Beloit receiving over $6M to replace lead water lines

BELOIT, Wis. — The City of Beloit will receive $6.36 million to replace lead water service lines in three city neighborhoods, Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced last week.

Beloit, WI · 18h

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Rock County content creator is bringing back the joy of waiting for the mail with her Midwest Mail Club

JANESVILLE — Today's world is as fast-paced as it's ever been. Nearly everything people want or need is just a few clicks away. But one Rock County content creator is hoping to bring back the excitement of checking the mail. Not email, but the kind that shows up in a box near the road. Morgan Geyer has built an online following through her creative projects and nostalgic content. She recently launched a monthly mail club that delivers a collection of vintage-inspired items, recipes, newspaper clippings and other surprises directly to subscribers. “I feel like people, especially right now, are just itching for nostalgia,” Geyer said. “I feel like people are just missing the physical aspect of things.” Geyer began creating content about four years ago after the COVID-19 pandemic prompted her to stay home with her young children. A longtime creative, she began sharing videos of the crafts and projects she was working on. As people began responding to her content, the hobby gradually developed into a career. Although she shares a variety of projects online, Geyer said nostalgia has become the focus of her content over the past two years. The idea for the Midwest Mail Club came from

Rock County, WI · 2d

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City of Janesvillle could turn to operating referendum to float 2028 budget

Hello, Rock County! Here are your top Tuesday headlines: Voters will see another referendum on the April 2027 ballot — but not for development on the GM/JATCO site. Instead, it will be to help fund city operations for the 2028 budget. Kylie Balk-Yaatenen reports from Janesville City Hall. Local nonprofit group Faire Market Institute, a cottage industry led by manager Alicia Klos, is launching The Janesville Mall Holiday Market at Uptown Janesville, the official name for the mall's new winter market. A proposed resolution going before a Rock County Board committee on Wednesday would allow Rock Haven, the county-owned nursing home, to accept referrals for residents outside of Rock County . Rock Haven only allows referrals for care from residents in Rock County. 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!

Rock County, WI · 6h

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PAINT BOOK BRICKS AT LIBRARY

(DeKalb) – We love to show off our favorites, and that includes our favorite books! What better way to let people know what you love to read than displaying it outside your house? Paint a ‘book brick’ with the cover of one of your most loved stories at the DeKalb Public Library on Thursday, November 12.

Dekalb, IL · 1d

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Electioneering with 100 Feet of the Polls Complaint

From Marengo Election Judge and Register Cynthia Allen Schenk:. I am writing as an Illinois voter concerned about the apparent inconsistency in enforcing electioneering restrictions at polling places. On November 4, 2026, an article published by Block Club Chicago, titled “Young SW Side Voters Deliver Pizza to the Polls: ‘We’ll...

Illinois · 1d

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Kane County, IL Election Update: 12 Complaints Investigated

Prosecutors reviewed concerns involving campaign activity, ballots and polling place procedures.

Kane County, IL · 22h

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LZ Peace Memorial receives cleaning and restoration ahead of Veterans Day

Lowe's volunteers helped restore the LZ Peace Memorial in Rockford, Illinois, ahead of Veterans Day ceremonies scheduled for next week.

Rockford, IL · 3d