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State Rep. Cabello criticizes governor over refusal to mobilize National Guard

By T. S. Blanco | Oct 6, 2025

State Representative John M. Cabello (R-Machesney Park) has criticized Governor JB Pritzker for not cooperating with federal efforts to mobilize the Illinois National Guard.

Rep. John M. Cabello urges calm amid tensions at Illinois immigration facility

By T. S. Blanco | Oct 6, 2025

State Representative John M. Cabello (R-Machesney Park) has called for calm and de-escalation following reports of clashes outside a federal immigration facility in Broadview, Illinois.

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Who are the former high school athletes from Rockford Metro area competing during the week of Monday, Oct. 6?

By T. S. Blanco | Oct 3, 2025

The week starting Monday, Oct. 6 will feature action from these former Rockford Metro area high school stars.

Cabello and McCombie organize free paper shredding event for Freeport residents

By T. S. Blanco | Sep 29, 2025

State Representative John M. Cabello (R-Machesney Park) and Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie are organizing a free paper shredding event in Freeport on October 11, 2025.

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Which ex-high school athletes from Rockford Metro area will compete in the week of Monday, Sept. 29?

By T. S. Blanco | Sep 26, 2025

The week starting Monday, Sept. 29 will feature action from these former Rockford Metro area high school stars.

Rockford hosts public forums with fire chief candidates

By T. S. Blanco | Sep 24, 2025

Last night, five candidates for the position of Fire Chief participated in a virtual question-and-answer session to discuss their plans for the Rockford Fire Department.

FOIA request sent to Boone County Sheriff regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025

By T. S. Blanco | Sep 24, 2025

FOIA Request to Boone County Sheriff regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.

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Which high school alumni from Rockford Metro area will play in games during the week starting Monday, Sept. 22?

By T. S. Blanco | Sep 19, 2025

During the week beginning Monday, Sept. 22, these former Rockford Metro area high school athletes will be in action.

Charlie Kirk killed at Utah Valley University event; suspect in custody

By T. S. Blanco | Sep 15, 2025

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was killed in a shooting at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.

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Which ex-high school athletes from Rockford Metro area will compete in the week of Monday, Sept. 15?

By T. S. Blanco | Sep 12, 2025

These former Rockford Metro area high school standouts will be competing during the week of Monday, Sept. 15.

Fire and Police Commission announces five finalists for Rockford fire chief

By T. S. Blanco | Sep 10, 2025

The Fire and Police Commission has named five finalists for the position of Chief of the Rockford Fire Department.

In Memoriam: Edolo J. "Zeke" Giorgi remembered on his birthday (September 5)

By T. S. Blanco | Sep 5, 2025

Edolo J. "Zeke" Giorgi was born on September 5, 1921, in Rockford, IL, in a modest home on the city's west side.

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Which ex-Rockford Metro area high school athletes are scheduled for action the week starting Monday, Sept. 8?

By T. S. Blanco | Sep 5, 2025

The upcoming week starting Monday, Sept. 8 will feature these former Rockford Metro area high school athletes.

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Which Rockford Metro area high school graduates will take part in games in the week starting Monday, Sept. 1?

By T. S. Blanco | Aug 29, 2025

These ex-Rockford Metro area high school standouts will take the field during the week of Monday, Sept. 1.

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Which high school alumni from Rockford Metro area will play in games during the week starting Monday, Aug. 25?

By T. S. Blanco | Aug 22, 2025

These former Rockford Metro area high school standouts will be competing during the week of Monday, Aug. 25.

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Which ex-Rockford Metro area high school athletes are scheduled for action the week starting Monday, Aug. 18?

By T. S. Blanco | Aug 15, 2025

The week starting Monday, Aug. 18 will feature action from this former Rockford Metro area high school star.

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