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Smoke from massive wildfires in Canada and Minnesota engulf the Washington, D.C. skyline on July 17, 2026, reducing visibility and casting a colored haze over the Lincoln Memorial.
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Air quality improving in Northeast, while wildfire smoke hangs over Midwest
Kristin Wright
Wildfire smoke and unhealthy air persist and shift direction, as Trump demands explanation from Canada.
"Amazons of the Diamond" features photos of famous women baseball players.
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"Amazons of the Diamond" opens at J.R. Kortman in Rockford today
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Rockford art exhibit highlights the works and stories of local immigrants
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  1. 2026 Wise & Well Senior Summit (DeKalb)
  2. 4-H Goat Presentation
  3. LGBTQ+ Book Club
  4. QPR Training meeting
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  6. Rockford Symphony Orchestra - Season Preview Concert
  7. The Great Turtle Creek Duck Race Fundraiser
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