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Ranked-choice voting could come to Illinois in 2028

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Jake Pearson
Ranked-choice is already established in a few states.

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Dekalb City Council supports senior living community proposal

Dekalb City Council supports senior living community proposal

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Sydni Stoffregen
DeKalb city leaders work with a local housing developer to hopefully bring new life to a vacant lot in the city.

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A field of corn.

Illinois will buy food from farmers, donate to local groups

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Bridgette Fox
Illinois is attempting to help communities throughout the state by buying food directly from certain farmers then having it distributed to food banks, farming collaboratives and other non-profits.

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Ranked-choice voting could come to Illinois in 2028
Ranked-choice voting could come to Illinois in 2028

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Illinois will buy food from farmers, donate to local groups
Illinois will buy food from farmers, donate to local groups

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Boot Barn opens on East State Street in Rockford
Boot Barn opens on East State Street in Rockford

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The YWCA kicks off Women’s History Month at their 44th annual Leader Luncheon by honoring...
YWCA hosts 44th annual leader luncheon

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People talk and peruse items at Boot Barn.

Boot Barn opens on East State Street in Rockford

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Bridgette Fox
Boot Barn, 6280 E. State St. Ste. #2, opened its doors Tuesday in the State Street Shopping Complex.

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Jhordyn Ford, 32, faces weapon and drug charges following his arrest on Tuesday, March 5.

Man arrested after investigation into Rockford drug deals

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Lauren Strauss
Complaints about someone dealing drugs in Rockford lead to the arrest of a convicted felon, the Winnebago County Sheriff's Office says.

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The YWCA kicks off Women’s History Month at their 44th annual Leader Luncheon by honoring...

YWCA hosts 44th annual leader luncheon

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Sydni Stoffregen
The YWCA kicks off Women’s History Month at their 44th annual Leader Luncheon. by honoring women that impact our community.

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How to save money while on spring break

Tips on how to save money for your spring break trip

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Kayleigh Randle
Spring break is a time when many people travel to their favorite resorts, and a number of travelers may not know how to save for the trip.

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Ribbon cutting ceremony opens new addition to Rock Cut Elementary

Ribbon cutting ceremony opens new addition to Rock Cut Elementary

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Lauren Strauss
The construction project began in May 2023 with the goal to provide space to meet school programming needs.

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Lifescape Community Services celebrates 52 years of Meals on Wheels

Lifescape Community Services celebrates 52 years of Meals on Wheels

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Lauren Strauss
Lifescape Community Services is celebrating 52 years of the Meals on Wheels program, which provides seniors with daily meals.
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