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Monday, November 9

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Sunday, November 8

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James D. Graham Obituary (1934 - 2026) - Rockford, IL - WREX

Friday, November 6

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Thursday, November 5

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James M. Wagaman Obituary (1950 - 2026) - Rockford, IL - WREX

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Wednesday, November 4

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Rockford East High School (IL) Basketball

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Donald Delbert Obituary (2026) - Rockford, IL - Ogle County Life

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Edward "Ed" J. Stemwedel Obituary (1936 - 2026) - Rockford, IL - WREX

Monday, November 2

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David Elias Obituary (1941 - 2026) - Rockford, IL - My Web Times

Thursday, October 29

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Cheezy’s Grilled Cheeses announces new stateline location

Wednesday, October 28

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Saturday, October 24

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Calvin Thomas Obituary (2026) - Rockford, IL - Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home, Inc.

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Kumari Harris Obituary (1990 - 2026) - Rockford, IL - WIFR

Friday, October 23

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Wednesday, October 21

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Rockford, Illinois Woman, 58, Dies After E-Bike Crash on Welty Ave

Tuesday, October 20

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Ann L. Pell Obituary (1932 - 2026) - Rockford, IL - WIFR

Monday, October 19

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Thursday, October 15

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Tuesday, October 13

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