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Results: Rockford area state House and state Senate races

ROCKFORD — Incumbents were positioned to hold their seats in area state House and state Senate races, according to unofficial results Tuesday night. Here’s a look at the contested races in the Rockford area. State Rep. Maurice West was uncontested. Results are unofficial for two weeks, during which...

Rockford, IL · 5d
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Winnebago County election results: sheriff, county board, forest preserves, ballot questions

ROCKFORD — Here’s a look at contested races in Winnebago County government, as well as the ballot questions and Congressional races that include the county. The results include Winnebago County sheriff, Winnebago County Board races, the Forest Preserves of Winnebago County, the 16th and 17th Congressional districts and four ballot questions.

Winnebago County, IL · 5d
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Biss wins Illinois election to succeed Schakowsky in House

Evanston, Ill., Mayor Daniel Biss (D) is projected to easily defeat his Republican opponent John Elleson for the House seat left open by retiring Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.), according to Decision Desk HQ. Biss — a mathematician and former policy consultant — will serve Illinois’s 9th District, which represents parts of Cook, Lake and McHenry…

Evanston, IL · 5d

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Sun City Veterans Charter Club tours local B-17 Flying Fortress restoration

After four decades of detailed labor, a rare World War II B-17E Flying Fortress is taking shape inside a Marengo barn. Thanks to arrangements made by member Don Stein, Sun City’s Veterans Charter Club recently toured the facility. The visit offered members a rare opportunity to see a legendary aircraft come back to life through years of devoted craftsmanship.

Marengo, IL · 4d

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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 · 9d

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Winnebago County opens new Family Court Center after revamping old Public Safety Building

ROCKFORD — Winnebago County Board and court officials celebrated the ribbon-cutting on Monday for the new Family Court Center, the culmination of years of discussion about what to do with the 50-year-old former Public Safety Building. The $32 million project revamped the vacated jail and public safety offices at...

Winnebago County, IL · 6d

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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 · 6d

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Chicago selects 50-foot spruce from Kane County as Christmas tree

Officials have picked the official 2026 Chicago Christmas tree, which will make a trip eastward from the suburbs.

Chicago, IL · 6d

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Democrats Attack Elected Officials’ Salary Increases, Plus Non-Existent “Deficit”

A stand alone ad coming via email from the Northwest Herald and paid for by the McHenry County Democratic Central Committee can be seen below:. The County Board did raise the salaries of elected officials. But the the “deficit” to which the ad refers is the result of Administrative staff...

Mchenry County, IL · 6d

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Coroner Awarded Nearly $1 M to Fund On-site Forensic Science Center

The Kane County Coroner's Office (Illinois) has been awarded $963,000 to fund an on-site forensic science center. The initiative, in partnership with the Kane County Sheriff’s Office and the Kane County State’s Attorney's Office, is aimed at generating faster leads in criminal investigations, streamlining the process of obtaining information related to pending court cases, and help determine the cause of death in a timely manner for bereaved families.

Kane County, IL · 4d

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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 · 4d

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Freeport honors veteran and organ donor John Chamberlin

A flag-raising ceremony in Freeport honored U.S. Air Force veteran, former police officer and organ and tissue donor John Chamberlin. Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network joined Chamberlin's family, friends, Freeport Police Department representatives and community supporters for the ceremony, according to a community announcement. The event was held from 11 to 11:30 a.m. on Oct. 22 at the Freeport Police Department, 320 W. Exchange St. Chamberlin served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War, spent 26 years serving the Freeport community as a police officer and worked with the Transportation Security Administration after retiring. The ceremony included the raising of Gift of Hope's organ and tissue donor flag and remarks recognizing Chamberlin's life and service. His tissue and eye donations continue to enhance lives after his death, according to the announcement. Gift of Hope highlights need for organ and tissue donors More than 110,000 adults and children nationwide are waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant, including nearly 5,000 people in Illinois, according to the announcement. Thousands of others benefit from donated tissue and eyes. Donated bone and tendon tissue can be used to replace or reconstruct tissue affected by tumors, trauma, infection or degenerative disease and

Freeport, IL · 5d

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Kane County seeks applicants for Ethics Commission

Kane County is seeking a qualified volunteer to fill a vacancy on its five-member Ethics Commission, which reviews complaints alleging violations of the Kane County Ethics Ordinance by County Board members, the County Board Chair and County employees. The commission investigates complaints, conducts hearings, and makes findings and recommendations regarding...

Kane County, IL · 5d

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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 · 10d

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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 · 6d

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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 · 8d

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Spirit Halloween's Christmas Stores Are Back in Illinois

Spirit Christmas is bringing four holiday stores to Illinois in 2026, but Rockford isn't on the list. Here's where to find them.

Illinois · 4d

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New craft vodka distillery slated for consideration by Rockford advisory board

An entrepreneur is seeking approval to launch a new vodka distillery in Rockford, Illinois, with a proposal scheduled for consideration by the city's Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board on November 17.

Rockford, IL · 5d