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Supporters of Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong cheer at her election night party on Tuesday in Madison. Hong, a self-described democratic socialist, narrowly lost the primary.
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These swing voters in Nevada say they are not dismissing socialist candidates
Ashley Lopez
In online focus groups, 10 of 12 Biden-to-Trump voters said they wouldn't automatically think negatively of a politician who identifies with socialism.
Lauren Ellenburg, a nurse, prepares a combination measles, mumps and rubella vaccine for a 12-month-old at Tiger Pediatrics in Easley, S.C., on March 17, 2026.
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Illinois will not change child vaccine guidelines after Trump executive order
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Go Rockford presents RockYard Music Fest in Davis Park in Rockford August 14-15.
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Julie Huber
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First RockYard Music Fest to be held this weekend in Rockford
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Community Events Calendar
  1. Rockford Symphony Orchestra - Season Preview Concert
  2. Every Hand Holds a Story: Family Literacy Resource Fair
  3. Concerts on the Creek Presents: River City Sound
  4. Building Bricks Creator Camp
  5. Opening reception for "Things We Value"
  6. Concerts on the Creek Presents: Iconic Reunion II WHO: Denny Diamond, Chip Messiner, Janel Nelson, and Ron Holm, performing songs by Neil Diamond, John Denver, Patsy Cline, and Roy Orbison.
  7. Find Your Flow: Community Yoga
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