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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.
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YMCA of Rock River Valley and Harlem Community Center plan formal merger
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The YMCA of Rock River Valley and the Harlem Community Center announced plans to make their operational partnership permanent through a formal merger. The non-profit organizations, based in Rockford and Machesney Park, have been sharing resources and personnel since February. The YMCA of Rock River...
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Rock Valley College recognizes top employees
Rock Valley College recognized 50 employees for service milestones and workplace achievements during its annual Professional Development Day on Sept. 8. The college also highlighted its Caring Campus initiative during the event, according to a community announcement. The program focuses on fostering a supportive and caring environment for students and employees, according to the announcement. Among the top individual honors presented were Rookie of the Year, Employee of the Year and Leader of the Year. Samantha Digate received Rookie of the Year, Nathan Talan was named Employee of the Year and Dean Takeisha Lambert earned Leader of the Year recognition. Employees also were honored for service anniversaries ranging from five to 35 years. President Howard Spearman joined 30-year honorees Professor Miki Bacino and Professor Thomas Clark during the ceremony. Service milestone honorees Employees recognized for five years of service included: Officer Scott Brooks Carrie Gulbrandsen Jon Devereueawax Cindi Tobin Allison Kaberg Jose Galarza Bea Miller Susan Maragi Sarah Russell Aaron Clinton Catherine Buerger Stephanie Lacny Craig Baker Travis Vanderhayden Kevan Watkins Keith Barnes Patricia Gutierrez Jennifer Freund Officer John Hoeksema Recognized for 10 years of service were: Nancy Perez-Renteria Jennifer Kunkel Jaime Irwin Nate Talan Amanda Zika Recognized for 15
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PCI Pharma Services adds 650 jobs in Rockford
PCI Pharma Services will open three new facilities in Rockford on Sept. 22, expanding its manufacturing footprint and creating hundreds of new jobs in the region. The company plans to mark the opening with a public event from 1 to 4 p.m., according to a community announcement. The facilities are located near the intersections of Linden and Alpine roads and will be formally commissioned through ceremonies and tours beginning at 1 p.m. Local and regional dignitaries are expected to participate. Media representatives are invited to attend and can RSVP at pci.com . The expansion is expected to bring about 650 additional positions to the area. The announcement said opportunities will include line operators, project managers and technical engineering and quality roles tied to drug-device combination products. Expansion adds hundreds of jobs PCI's Rockford campus is the largest in the company's global network. The site focuses on clinical-stage and commercial packaging for complex pharmaceutical products. The campus spans eight facilities and employs more than 3,000 people in the Rockford area. Operations include final assembly and packaging for self-injection drug-device combination products such as autoinjectors, prefilled syringes and injector pens. According to the announcement, the new facilities are part of a broader