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Dave Syverson, Sarah Mertens in tight race for Illinois Senate seat

Illinois · 6d

MyStateline.com WTVO WQRF

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Winnebago County Family Court Center opens in renovated Public Safety Building

The new Winnebago County Family Court Center opened Monday in downtown Rockford following a $32 million, 18-month renovation of the former Rockford Public Safety Building.

Rockford, IL · 8d

WROK 1440 AM / 96.1 FM

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Giant Basketball Hoop in Rockford Surprises Longtime Locals

Some Rockford residents have lived here for decades without knowing about this enormous basketball hoop near the Sports Factory.

Rockford, IL · 8d

Country Herald

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McHenry County, IL Snowmobile Safety Classes: Free Training Starts Nov. 21

Riders ages 12-16 and those without valid driver's licenses can learn snowmobile safety requirements.

Mchenry County, IL · 8d

WMBD/WYZZ

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Sorensen wins the seat for the Illinois U.S. House 17th District

Democratic incumbent Eric Sorensen defeated challenger Dillan Vancil with 60.3% of the vote to retain his seat in Illinois' 17th District.

Peoria, IL · 7d

mchenrycountyblog.com

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The Planned Northern Illinois Rally That Running Mate Aaron Del Mar Could Not Deliver

Tension builds as their mutual ally Tom DeVore melts down. Patrick Pfingsten of The Illinoize caught something on Darren Bailey’s campaign website that looked like drama between Darren Bailey and his running mate, Aaron Del Mar. Pfingsten grabbed this screenshot, and it has since been removed from the website,...

Mchenry County, IL · 10d

CBS Chicago

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La Shawn Ford projected to win Illinois' 7th Congressional District

Illinois state Rep. La Shawn Ford (D-Chicago) will be the next congressman in Illinois' 7th Congressional District.

Illinois · 8d

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Kane County Participates in Regional Discussion on the Future of Housing

Kane County Board Chair Corinne Pierog joined regional leaders in Aurora for a discussion on the future of housing in northeastern Illinois as part of the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning's (CMAP) Catalyst Series, an initiative supporting development of The Century Plan. ​. The discussion brought together representatives from government, business...

Kane County, IL · 9d

familydestinationsguide.com

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8 Secret Illinois Spots That Feel Like Stepping Into A Totally Different Hidden World

Looking for unique spots in Illinois that feel like a whole new world?. These 8 hidden gems offer surprising scenery and unforgettable adventures close to home!. 1. Fabyan Villa Museum & Japanese Garden (Geneva) You’ll find a slice of Japan tucked along the Fox River when you visit this garden...

Illinois · 10d

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DeKalb Residents Demand Answers on Data Centers After Second Project Wins Approval

DeKalb residents are pushing city leaders for hard answers on water use, infrastructure strain and public oversight after the City Council approved a second large data-center project on the city's south side last December. The pressure campaign includes public-records requests, pointed questions at city meetings and calls for DeKalb to adopt rules modeled on nearby Aurora's data-center ordinances.

Dekalb, IL · 10d

Rockford Register Star

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Illinois officials urge residents to get seasonal vaccines now

The Illinois Department of Public Health is urging Illinois residents to get seasonal flu, COVID-19 and RSV immunizations as respiratory illnesses begin to increase. The recommendation comes as flu shows signs of rising in Illinois, according to a community announcement. IDPH Director Sameer Vohra reinforced the message after receiving annual flu and COVID-19 shots at the Winnebago County Health Department in Rockford. “The message today is simple and clear: the time to get your seasonal immunizations is now,” Vohra said. “Respiratory illnesses like flu, COVID-19, and RSV will only get more prevalent in the weeks ahead. Getting protected now gives you the best chance of avoiding illness at the holidays and through the long winter months ahead. And it not only protect you, it also protect your family, your co-workers, and your community.” Illinois is experiencing low levels of respiratory illness activity, but flu is showing signs of increasing, according to IDPH's Seasonal Respiratory Illness Dashboard . Acute respiratory illnesses historically increase substantially during winter as people spend more time indoors, according to the announcement. How Illinois residents can limit respiratory illness IDPH said immunization is the best protection against seasonal respiratory illnesses and can reduce the severity of illness

Illinois · 9d

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2026 IL Report Card: Rockford Public Schools graduation rate has risen 15 points in past 5 years

The graduation rate at Rockford Public Schools has jumped 15 points over the past five years, according to brand-new state report card data. The district's graduation rate now sits at 81%, which is still slightly below the state's average. English-Language Arts test scores were up slightly, while math was stagnant....

Rockford, IL · 9d

Country Herald

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Winnebago County, IL Police Launch 2026 Holiday Toy Drive

Winnebago, IL – With the 2026 holiday season approaching, the Winnebago Police Department is asking residents to help bring Christmas cheer to local children through its annual Toys for Tots donation drive.

Winnebago, IL · 9d

MyStateline.com WTVO WQRF

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Officials report record early voting numbers in Winnebago County

Winnebago County is experiencing record turnout in early voting as Election Day approaches on Tuesday for the midterm elections.

Winnebago County, IL · 9d

We Are Illinois

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The Christmas Countdown Is On! Here's When Santa Arrives at CherryVale Mall

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Rockford! Santa's arrival at CherryVale Mall is almost here, and there's plenty of holiday fun planned

Rockford, IL · 8d

We Are Rockford

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Have You Heard the Eerie Stories Behind Rockford's Manny Mansion?

Mysterious music, unexplained shadows, and doors that reportedly open on their own. Could Rockford's Manny Mansion really be haunted, or is there another explanation?

Rockford, IL · 13d

97ZOK

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Giant Basketball Hoop in Rockford Surprises Longtime Locals

Some Rockford residents have lived here for decades without knowing about this enormous basketball hoop near the Sports Factory.

Rockford, IL · 8d

GazetteXtra

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Houseman City Hall welcome lasted 30 minutes. Then, the new manager got to work.

Hello, Rock County! Here are your top Tuesday headlines: Rebecca Houseman’s children received a pretty tasty welcome on the parent’s first day of work at Janesville City Hall. City staff swore in Houseman first thing Monday morning, getting her three children into the post-swear-in refreshments line at City Hall for a cookie by 9:15 a.m., plenty of time to chow down on a special treat before they headed off for school. The City of Janesville is still working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to determine how to allocate more than $445,000 in Public Assistance funding it has landed so far f or damage caused by April’s severe storms and flooding. If you're a Janesville resident voting in the election, remember that it's likely you'll see nine races and five referendums on your ballot. The main point for many Janesville residents; don't forget that your ballot has a back side . Don't forget to vote on that side, too. 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!

Janesville, WI · 8d

GazetteXtra

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Janesville Superintendent pay revealed through Gazette open records request

Hello, Rock County! Here are your top weekend headlines: According to documents provided in response to a Gazette open records request, Janesville superintendent Allison DeGraaf's superintendent's contract would pay $230,000 — a salary $15,000 higher than what current superintendent Mark Holzman is now paid. The Craig High School Honor Wall organizers are seeking alumni nominations to honor those who have made a significant impact in their field and given back to their communities. Tiny patients in Mercyhealth’s neonatal intensive care unit got into the Halloween spirit this year thanks to nurse JoAnn Gorsline, who has spent the past decade sewing handmade costumes for the hospital’s smallest patients. 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!

Janesville, WI · 11d

Q985

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Wisconsin Road Near Rockford Named One of America's Scariest

Wisconsin's Beast of Bray Road is getting national attention, while Rockford has its own creepy road legends worth remembering.

Rockford, IL · 22d