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In addition to advocating for a ceasefire resolution at the city council , members of Rockford for Palestine organize rallies calling for an end to the war and U.S. military aid to Israel.
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Some nonprofits serving migrants in Winnebago keep a low profile as debate on whether to support asylum seekers continues to be a contentious issue.
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The Winnebago County Health Department says vaccination efforts against COVID-19 continue. Meanwhile, the area’s positivity rate for the coronavirus has…
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Winnebago County saw two deaths and 160 new cases of COVID-19 reported Wednesday. But with the first shipments of vaccines in local hospitals, officials…
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The mayor of Rockford is seeking reelection in 2021.Mayor Tom McNamara made the announcement this week, touting successes such as growth downtown, in the…
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After over a week of protests in Rockford, Mayor Tom McNamara has released a statement with a working list of four steps designed to address police…
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A recently revived charity luncheon raised $12,000 this year toward feeding the needy in and around Rockford.The Mayor’s Hunger Luncheon was started by…
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Last week, the Rockford City Council voted 11-to-1 (with one abstention) in favor of certifying Hard Rock’s plan to the Illinois Gaming Board. Hard Rock…
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Friday is the City of Rockford’s deadline for accepting proposals to build a casino.The casino license is one of six approved by the state’s gambling…
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Rockford is moving ahead with its plans to build a casino after Governor J.B. Pritzker signed an expanded gambling bill into law Friday.Mayor Tom McNamara…