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Light Up Rockford in 2026- Show Us Your Brightest and Most Beautiful Holiday Displays

Between now and December 21, we want to see photos of Rockford's best holiday light displays.

Rockford, IL · 1d

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On the road: Nevada football to play first Mountain West game against Northern Illinois

Nevada football (3-6, 2-3 MW) takes on Northern Illinois (0-9, 0-5 MW) on Saturday in the first Mountain West meeting between the two schools in program history. Northern Illinois joined the MW in July 2026 as a football-only member after previously playing in the MAC. The Wolf Pack is the conference's lone program to travel to all three of the MW's new football members this season in UTEP, North Dakota State and NIU.

Dekalb, IL · 22h
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Yorkville Backs Farm Bureau Revamp With Tax Break, Two Council Members Balk

The Yorkville City Council has approved an agreement to provide financial incentives for the renovation of the former Farm Bureau building on Van Emmon Street, clearing the way for a downtown property that has sat waiting for a second act for years to finally get one. The plan from developer Build for Tomorrow LLC calls for commercial space on the ground floor and basement along with apartments upstairs.

Yorkville, IL · 2d
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Sandwich's Wyatt Gregory Earns IHSFCA Honorable Mention

The Illinois High School Football Coaches Association released its all-state football teams. In Class 8A, Oswego’s Drew Kleinhans made the all-state team. Kaneland’s Jackson Little and Sycamore’s Dylan Curtis were selected in Class 5A, while Aurora Christian’s Jalen Callaway earned all-state honors in Class 2A. Several...

Sandwich, IL · 2d
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Rockford Register Star

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Rockford event explores mental health jail reform

A free screening of the PBS documentary “ The Definition of Insanity ” will bring a conversation about mental illness, treatment and jail diversion to Rockford on Nov. 17. The Winnebago County Community Mental Health Board will host the screening from 6 to 8 p.m., according to a community announcement. The event will be held at the Rockford Public Library Nordlof Center, 118 N. Main St. “The Definition of Insanity” examines the Miami-Dade Criminal Mental Health Project, which works to divert people with serious mental illness from incarceration and connect them with treatment. “The WCCMHB, county justice system, and other area leadership are interested in adopting a similar approach for jail diversion,” WCCMHB President Mary Ann Abate said. “This is just the beginning of an ongoing discussion about how our community can better respond to this need.” Following the screening, Miami-Dade County Judge Steve Leifman and local community leaders will lead an interactive panel discussion. Leifman is a key figure featured in the documentary and developed the initiative highlighted in the film, according to the announcement. Admission is free. Attendees can reserve a spot at bit.ly . Light refreshments will be served. All ages are welcome, but children must be

Rockford, IL · 1d

Rockford Register Star

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Everything you need to know on Stockton ahead of 2026 IHSA state volleyball tourney

Sixteen teams punched their ticket to the IHSA state volleyball tournament, including one from the Rockford area that is very familiar with how this all works. The Stockton girls volleyball team has reached the IHSA Class 1A state semifinals for the third year in a row, but they are hungry to get their first championship. More Rockford-area volleyball: Stockton KOs Rockford Christian, one step closer to 3rd straight state "It's hard not to think about," Stockton's Ireland Mensendike said of getting to state twice in a row, but not winning it yet. "But we're always just point by point, game by game, and we don't want to look ahead at all." Stockton took second the last two years after never making the state tournament before that. So, as it gets set to give it another try, let's break down everything you need to know about the Class 1A state volleyball tourney. What is it? It's the IHSA girls state volleyball tournament, with four classes, starting with the semifinals, and finishing with third-place matches and championship showdowns. When is it? 1A semifinal No. 1 at 9 a.m. Friday: Athens vs. Illini Bluffs 1A semifinal No. 2 at 10:30 a.m. Friday: Stockton

Rockford, IL · 2d

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Once a staple in Chicago, new monumental public art lands in Rockford’s Davis Park

ROCKFORD — A large-scale abstract sculpture that was a fixture of the James R. Thompson Center in downtown Chicago for nearly four decades has a new home in Davis Park. Bridgeport, a 35-foot tall and 15-foot wide painted aluminium sculpture from late artist and sculptor John Henry, now serves as the centerpiece of a new collection installed this week in the riverfront park, 320 S. Wyman St. in downtown.

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.

Rockford, IL · 1d