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Who are the former high school athletes from Rockford Metro area competing during the week of Monday, Nov. 10?

By T. S. Blanco | Nov 7, 2025

These ex-Rockford Metro area high school standouts will take the field during the week of Monday, Nov. 10.

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Who among former Rockford Metro area high school stars will participate in events the week of Monday, Nov. 3?

By T. S. Blanco | Oct 31, 2025

The week of Monday, Nov. 3 will see these former Rockford Metro area high school standouts in action.

In Memory: Remembering Edolo J. "Zeke" Giorgi on Their Death Anniversary (October 24)

By T. S. Blanco | Oct 24, 2025

On October 24, 1993, Edolo J. "Zeke" Giorgi died, marking the end of a remarkable life dedicated to public service and advocacy in Rockford, IL.

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Which former high school stars from Rockford Metro area will be in action for the week of Monday, Oct. 27?

By T. S. Blanco | Oct 24, 2025

The week of Monday, Oct. 27 will see these former Rockford Metro area high school standouts in action.

Illinois projects $267 million deficit for fiscal year 2026

By T. S. Blanco | Oct 20, 2025

Illinois is facing a projected $267 million deficit in its fiscal 2026 budget, according to new estimates from the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget (GOMB).

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Who are the former Rockford Metro high school standouts competing in the week of Monday, Oct. 20?

By T. S. Blanco | Oct 17, 2025

The week beginning Monday, Oct. 20 will showcase these former Rockford Metro area high school standouts.

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Which ex-Rockford Metro area high school athletes are scheduled for action the week starting Monday, Oct. 13?

By T. S. Blanco | Oct 10, 2025

These ex-Rockford Metro area high school athletes will be competing in the week starting Monday, Oct. 13.

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?