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Rockford Register Star

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Maurice West draws top spot on 2027 Rockford mayoral ballot

ROCKFORD, IL — Maurice West will appear first on the Democratic ballot for Rockford mayor after winning a Nov. 4 lottery drawing Wednesday against fellow candidate Mary McNamara Bernsten. The Rockford Board of Election Commissioners held the drawing at its office because West and McNamara Bernsten were both in line to file their petitions of candidacy at 8 a.m. on the first day of filing, Oct. 19, said Jorge Paredes, the board’s executive director. “It was only two of them that showed up at 8 a.m. on the first day of filing,” Paredes said. When candidates file at the same time, the board must conduct a draw to decide who's name is listed first on the ballot. Coins marked 1 and 2 were placed in a hat, and each candidate drew one to determine the first and second spots. Paredes said the board is allowed to choose its own lottery method, and the Rockford office has used this simple coin draw in the past. West: 'I was ready' The result applies to the Feb. 23, 2027, Democratic primary, which will feature four candidates: West, McNamara Bernsten, Gabrielle Torina and Dan Lewandowski. West and McNamara Bernsten will hold the top two

Rockford, IL · 1d

GazetteXtra

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A section of Highway 51 will be closed for repairs for most of November

JANESVILLE — A section of U.S. Highway 51 in Janesville will be fully closed from Nov. 6-24 as crews complete additional bridge repairs. According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, the closure will affect US 51 from Delavan Drive to State Street. During the early stages of the project, crews identified additional repairs needed on the US 51 bridge over the Union Pacific Railroad. Because the work falls outside the original project scope, maintaining one lane of traffic in each direction is no longer feasible, WisDOT said in the press release. The closure will allow crews to complete bridge deck repairs, bridge overlay work, milling and final asphalt paving. The detour route will use Delavan Drive, Beloit Avenue and Wis-11. Access will be maintained for residents living south of the project area throughout construction. Temporary traffic control measures will direct local traffic through designated access points. Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead, allow additional travel time and follow the posted detour. Questions about the project can be directed to WisDOT Project Manager Adam Kopp at adam.kopp@dot.wi.gov. Additional traffic updates at can be found at the WisDOT website: 511wi.gov.

Janesville, WI · 3d

97zokonline.com

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Where to Find Spirit Christmas Stores in Illinois This Year

If you were ready for the holidays the day after Halloween, you are probably super stoked about Spirit Christmas stores opening in Illinois. Unfortunately, Rockford isn't getting one in 2026, but considering how popular Spirit Halloween has become, I wouldn't be surprised if Spirit Christmas eventually made its way to the Stateline.

Illinois · 1d
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GazetteXtra

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More than 67,800 voters turn out in Rock County, making real turnout more than half of eligible voters

JANESVILLE — Despite rainy weather Tuesday, more than 67,800 voters cast ballots in Rock County’s Nov. 3 general election, an increase of more than 2,200 voters compared to the 2022 election. Rock County Clerk Lisa Tollefson said 67,812 voters cast ballots. That represents a little more than half of the 129,654 eligible voters in Rock County. Unofficial election results can be found on the Rock County website. Tollefson said the voter registration numbers displayed on the county’s website reflect registered voters as of 20 days before the election. Based on that figure of 97,850 registered voters, the turnout would be just under 70%. However, Wisconsin allows voters to register on Election Day, meaning the number of eligible voters can differ from the number of registered voters listed before the election. Tollefson said she noticed increased engagement during this year’s election, including a larger number of election observers. At Janesville City Hall, she said there were six observers. She said there was a steady flow of voters throughout the day. While there were occasional bursts of activity, turnout remained consistent. Tollefson also noted that absentee ballots were up this year and said she felt there was more overall engagement compared to

Rock County, WI · 17h

ABC 7 Chicago

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Democrats celebrate gains in McHenry County as Republicans assess losses across Illinois

Republicans across Illinois are coming to terms with Democrats' sweeping blue wave as party leaders assess recent election results and their path forward.

Mchenry County, IL · 1d

The Money Overview

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VA pays parents of service members who died in service or from a service-connected condition up to $842 a month in Parents’ DIC, plus $458 for Aid and Attendance

Parents who lose a son or daughter in service, or to a service-connected condition, can receive up to $842 a month from the Department of Veterans Affairs through Dependency and Indemnity Compensation for parents, VA says. Those who also qualify for Aid and Attendance get $458 more each month on top. VA’s rate table is […] The post VA pays parents of service members who died in service or from a service-connected condition up to $842 a month in Parents’ DIC, plus $458 for Aid and Attendance appeared first on The Money Overview .

Janesville, WI · 22h

MyStateline.com WTVO WQRF

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Eric Sorensen secures another term representing Illinois’ 17th Congressional District

Democratic incumbent Eric Sorensen defeated Republican challenger Dillan Vancil in the race for Illinois' 17th Congressional District seat according to an Associated Press projection.

Illinois · 2d

rockrivercurrent.com

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Olson Funeral to host veterans appreciation luncheon

ROCKFORD — Olson Funeral & Cremation Services will host a complimentary veterans appreciation luncheon on Monday at its new Three Oaks Chapel & Legacy Life Celebration Center. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the center, 1100 N. Lyford Road, in Rockford. The event includes a...

Rockford, IL · 1d

The Journal Standard

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Freeport residents can get free hearing screenings

Freeport-area residents can learn about hearing, communication and cognitive wellness during a free University of Illinois open house Nov. 6 at the Senior Resource Center. The University of Illinois Department of Speech and Hearing will host the event from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the center, 206 E. Stephenson St., according to a community announcement. Faculty members and students from the Center for Speech and Hearing will be available to speak with attendees. Educational materials and other resources also will be available. Visitors can sign up for a Chat with a Specialist or a hearing and cognitive health screening session. What visitors can learn at the Freeport open house Five interactive booths will cover different aspects of speech, hearing and cognitive health. The Speech and Hearing Department booth will offer information about educational programs, clinical services, research and community activities. A hearing health booth will cover hearing wellness, preventing hearing loss, available services and ways to protect hearing. Another booth will focus on brain and cognitive health, including cognitive wellness and the connections among brain health, communication and aging. Visitors also can learn about voice care, communication and clinical services supporting healthy voice use at a voice health booth.

Freeport, IL · 1d

GazetteXtra

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Democrat Ann Roe defeats Republican Ron Woodman to retain 44th Assembly seat

44th Assembly District *(D) Ann Roe (I) — 14,786 (R) Ron Woodman — 9,144 JANESVILLE — The incumbent Democrat Ann Roe holds onto her seat in Wisconsin’s 44th Assembly District, holding off challenger Ron Woodman, a Republican who’d looked to make the jump in politics from Rock County Board to the state Legislature. Roe won the district handily in Tuesday’s election, retaining the seat for a second term in the district that encompasses much of Janesville’s west and south sides. Roe was nominated initially in 2024 when 44th Assembly Rep. Sue Conley announced she planned to step down. Roe is a supporter of raising the minimum wage to $20 an hour, has campaigned in local appearances on topics including affordability, women’s health, health care and the impact of tariffs on local retail. Woodman, the Republican who considers himself a conservative, said he’d listened to rural voters who told him they’re concerned about the cost of living and the proliferation of solar energy projects and large-scale expansion of transmission lines. Roe and Woodman both opened up about the importance in this election in door-knocking. Roe said she encountered people frustrated enough over rising costs to consider changing the party they’d normally

Janesville, WI · 2d

The Clinton Journal

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IDPH reminds Illinoisans: It’s time to get seasonal respiratory illness immunizations

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding Illinoisans that it is time to get immunizations against seasonal respiratory illnesses, like flu, COVID-19, and RSV. The reminder comes after IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra received his annual flu and COVID-19 shots during a visit to the Winnebago County Health Department.

Illinois · 16h

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South Beloit family battles utility giant over astronomical water bills and digital meter errors

For a family of five living in a standard suburban home, using a few thousand gallons of water a month is typical. But according to data recorded by Illinois American Water and South Beloit's waste water department, Dar and Kris Otten of South Beloit managed to use one billion gallons in a single month and zero the next.

South Beloit, IL · 1d

hoodline.com

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DeKalb Panel Backs 125-Acre Mega Site Near Route 38 and Peace Road

A stretch of vacant land near the intersection of Route 38 and Peace Road in DeKalb that has sat undeveloped for years took its first real step toward a future this week, as the city's Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to give initial support to a concept plan from Shodeen Group covering roughly 125 acres. The vote came Monday, but the plan is still just that — a concept, with no final decisions made and no end users identified for the property.

Dekalb, IL · 1d

mchenrycountyblog.com

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McHenry County Democrats Attack County Deficit That Does Not Exist

Here is rhe yard sign, which also is appearing on electronic billboard:. Good issue, if it were true. And I guess it’s a good issue even though it is demonstrably false. Yes, the budget presented by the bureaucrats had a $7 million hole. But, unaccounted for was $5 million...

Mchenry County, IL · 4d

Lovely Garden Roots

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Crystal Lake Ordered a Neighbor to Pull 15 Arborvitae That Ronald and Doreen Orist Say Block Their Lake View, Then Reversed Itself a Month Later

Crystal Lake told a neighbor to remove 15 arborvitae that Ronald and Doreen Orist say block their lake view, then reversed itself and moved to rewrite its fence law.

Crystal Lake, IL · 6d

everafterinthewoods.com

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These 10 Under-The-Radar Illinois Thrift Shops Keep Bargain Hunters Digging For Hours

Paperback books for a quarter each. Three full floors of secondhand stuff stacked inside an old house. A charity shop where your purchase helps pay vet bills for rescue dogs. I could stop right there and you’d probably already be reaching for your car keys. Illinois has a sneaky habit of hiding its best bargains in plain sight, from a former warehouse to a grocery-and-thrift combo.

Carbondale, IL · 7d

Yahoo!

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Golden Apple Awards announce over 660 teacher nominees across two Illinois counties

More than 660 teachers across Winnebago and Boone counties have been nominated for the 2027 Golden Apple Awards, recognizing excellence in elementary education and the impact local educators have on students and families.

Boone County, IL · 3d

familydestinationsguide.com

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Skip The Big Cities And Rent For Under $800 In This Overlooked Wisconsin Town

Somewhere between Chicago’s chaos and Madison’s coffee shop lines, there’s a Wisconsin town quietly doing everything right, and its name is Beloit. Most people drive past it without a second thought, which is honestly their loss and your gain. Beloit sits right on the Illinois-Wisconsin border, hugging...

Beloit, WI · 6d

KFIL Radio

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Illinois Route 2 Gets Some Unexpected Love From Colorado

Illinois Route 2 is getting love from a Colorado woman whose TikTok video celebrates the fall colors and sunsets along the Rock River.

Illinois · 17h