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Theodore E. Kahley Obituary (1952 - 2026) - Rockford, IL - WREX

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Sallie J. Haring Obituary (1954 - 2026) - Rockford, IL - WIFR

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Frederick Douglas Golden Obituary (1951 - 2026) - Rockford, IL - WIFR

Thursday, November 12

WIFRNov 12

Winnebago Co. Coroner confirms identity of teen driver killed in Rockford school bus crash

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Northern Illinois Food Bank’s drive-up distribution to give out 1.7K turkey dinners

Wednesday, November 11

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Jeffrey T. Sympson Obituary (1962 - 2026) - Rockford, IL - WIFR

MyStatelineNov 11

Rockford’s Plume named one of Illinois’ 50 best restaurants in statewide ranking

Northern Public RadioNov 11

Rockford teen student killed in collision with school bus

Tuesday, November 10

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Federal hemp law change set to restrict products sold in Illinois

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Guilford High School (Rockford, IL) Girls Basketball

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Jeffrey "Jeff" T. Sympson Obituary November 10, 2026

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Anthony T. Zarembski Jr. Obituary November 10, 2026

Sunday, November 8

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Bjørn L. Paulsen Obituary | Olson Funeral & Cremation Service | Rockford, IL

Saturday, November 7

Green Bay Press-GazetteNov 7

Martin Exteriors Named What Rocks Rockford Best Roofing Company for Seventh Straight Year

Family-owned roofing and siding contractor earns Community Choice honor every year from 2020 to 2026 ROCKFORD, IL,

Friday, November 6

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Doctors urge Rockford-area residents to get flu, COVID and RSV vaccines before holiday season

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends annual flu vaccinations and updated COVID-19 vaccines for nearly everyone 6...

Thursday, November 5

USA TODAYNov 5

Managed IT Services Rockford Introduces Co-Managed IT Support

Businesses in Rockford, Loves Park, Machesney Park and the surrounding area that already employ an internal IT person

Wednesday, November 4

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Schedule - Guilford Vikings (Rockford, IL) Girls Basketball 26-27

Legacy | ObituaryNov 4

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

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

Tuesday, November 3

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

Monday, November 2

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Diane Lee Schwebke Obituary (1967 - 2026) - Rockford, IL - WIFR

Thursday, October 29

MyStatelineOct 29

Five arrested, three charged with murder in fatal Rockford shooting

WIFROct 29

Cheezy’s Grilled Cheeses announces new stateline location

Legacy | ObituaryOct 29

Larry Williams Obituary (2026) - Rockford, IL - Collins & Stone Funeral Home - Rockford

Wednesday, October 28

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ROCKFORD, IL HOTEL AND EVENTS CENTER UNVEILS NEW WEDDING PACKAGES & EXTRA PERKS

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2026 Halloween trick-or-treat times for the Rockford area

Friday, October 23

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Rockford-area Voter Guide 2026: Meet the Candidates Running for Local Office

Wednesday, October 21

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How many jobs were lost in Rockford, IL area last month?

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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

Saturday, October 17

Carl E. Ponds Funeral HomeOct 17

Kumari Harris Obituary Oct 17, 2026

Dignity MemorialOct 17

Bradley Way Obituary - Machesney Park, IL

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Jefferson (Rockford, IL) High School Sports - Football, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Volleyball, and more

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Herman Krunfus Obituary (1937 - 2026) - Rockford, IL - WIFR

Friday, October 16

Legacy | ObituaryOct 16

LaVerne C. Larson Obituary (2026) - Rockford, IL - Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory LTD - Mulford Chapel

Sunday, June 22

Yahoo FinanceJun 22

From Grit to Glory: Rockford Hosts Illinois' First IRONMAN, Cementing Its Role on the National Sports Stage

ROCKFORD, Ill., June 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 10,000 athletes and spectators are arriving in Rockford today as the city hosts...

Tuesday, January 14

Rockford Register StarJan 14

Rockford, Illinois named hottest housing market in US

Rockford, Illinois, is the nation's hottest housing market, according to Realtor.com, which placed Rockford at the top of its Hottest...

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