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The USDA has designated large swaths of DeKalb County as food deserts — areas that have a significant number of low-income households that also lack easy…
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The issue of human trafficking in northern Illinois is gaining interest among activist groups. They say Rockford ranks second in the state for cases of…
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Hunting is an activity that crosses state lines, with hunters looking for the best spots for game, and game not even having a concept of political…
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The promise of a new public-school funding formula for Illinois was that no districts would lose money. So many said they were blindsided when the state…
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It’s been 24 years since a federal magistrate proclaimed the Rockford Public Schools had “raised discrimination to an art form” and ordered the schools to…
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When it comes to innovation, we remember the name that came out on top – no matter how good the “other” product was.Cyrus McCormick gained fame for his…
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She's not sure how long she'll be in the office, but NIU Acting President Lisa Freeman says there's plenty to accomplish. Among her priorities are…
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Conflict of interest is a hot topic of discussion in modern politics, particularly with the rise of big money and hyper-partisanship. But it’s usually…
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The Winnebago County Board Chairman is trying to decide if merging the County Clerk and Recorder offices is a good idea. Many counties in Illinois already…
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On today’s Friday Forum, we talk with two northern Illinois superintendents about their goals for the coming year. We’ll also hear how they feel about the…