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East High School seniors corral dozens of LimeBikes for epic prank. @ERABnation

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The home where a father and his two sons died in a suspected double-murder suicide belongs to RVC and NIU political science professor P.S. Ruckman Jr.

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Here's how @ReicherStudios captured the @TheAHL photo of the year.

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Rock Valley College is set to hire Howard Spearman, making him the college's first Black president in its 56-year history.

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Cutthroat Corbin’s brings gentleman’s edge to downtown Rockton. @CutThroatCorbin

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We have an NBA player!!! @FredVanVleet @Raptors

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Here's the man behind the popular (and verified) @DixonPolice Twitter account. Story here:

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Engineers in #Rockford are making a critical part for the @NASA_Orion spacecraft. http://t.co/d3gZdh47MV http://t.co/cOj2O9Lj15

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Chants of 8-1-5! 8-1-5! reverberated through downtown Rockford on Thursday after @FredVanVleet and the @Raptors captured the NBA title. Video provided by @gorockford

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. @HarlemHS grad Josh Black makes history, starts at Syracuse as true freshman

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. @belviderenorth grad Amanda Williams, 19, dies after Metra train strikes vehicle http://t.co/OrtD7RWhT2 http://t.co/HtRnbmXGtO

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They're No. 1! Belvidere North cheerleaders win state title

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Rockford native @auburn_knights grad and @Raptors point guard @FredVanVleet visits @SAHealthSystem and day care

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7 national titles in a row: How this Rockford junior college built a softball dynasty

How this seven-time defending NJCAA champion from Rock Valley College in Illinois built a national softball dynasty.

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“When you raise your kids this is what you expect them to do and then when they do it, it’s a proud parenting moment.” Susan Danforth, @FredVanVleet

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7 years

The new location opened Tuesday

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Rockford's Emily Bear will be the youngest person in state history to receive the prestigious Order of Lincoln Award. @mlebear

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Ten Byron football players were disciplined amid a state-title quest for participating in a naked "Oreo run." School officials say the incident was not hazing.

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Corina Curry replaces Mark Baldwin who retired in December. She is the first person of color to serve as newsroom leader in Rockford.

Veteran journalist Corina Curry named news director of Rockford Register Star

Corina Curry has worked for the newspaper for 22 years as a reporter. She replaces Mark Baldwin who retired in December.

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Today will mark 21 days that protesters have occupied Rockford City Hall. On Friday, they marched through downtown in support of Tyris Jones and Michael Guzman.

Protesters march to Winnebago County Jail in support of people killed, injured by police

Rockford City Hall sit-in has continued for more than 20 days

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PODCAST | Comedian Howie Mandel talks about his experience with heart disease and his first new comedy special in 20 years. From the Newsroom w/ @scottpyates

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Fred VanVleet provides personal touch at 1st camp @FredVanVleet @rpdfun @gorockford

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From walking the red carpet to reality settling in, Rockford's Emily Bear talks Grammys

Grammy Award nominee and Rockford native Emily Bear is ready for the ceremony this Sunday.

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Six Flags will lease Magic Waters, taking over operation of the facility from the Rockford Park District. @rpdfun @SixFlags

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Whitney Martin is coming back to Rockford as the morning news anchor for WTVO and FOX 39. She’ll also serve as assistant news director.

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Local government boards have a busy week ahead. Check out some of the items on their agendas.

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Officer Jaimie Cox's End of Watch call

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Photos: Distanced at the Diamond in Loves Park, featuring The Nielsen Trust. More images here: 📸: @Nieves815_

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"To see the impact you can have on other people’s lives, and to be a calming presence when people need help, it’s just a great feeling.”

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#Rockford 's Emily Bear to be featured in #Disney Channel special Sunday

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IceHogs' contributions to Blackhawks' Stanley Cups a source of pride for #Rockford http://t.co/3l84bJokxb #NHL http://t.co/4YhMpeeJCG

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This year’s girls bowling MVP is Rebecca Hagerman. #rrvpreps

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A new scholarship program named in honor of the city's first Black mayor aims to help African American students become successful entrepreneurs.

RU grad Puri donates $250K for Black business scholarships

Former Mayor Charles Box regaled area dignitaries Tuesday afternoon with stories about growing up in Rockford, the...

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Caps ✔️ Gowns ✔️ Silly string ✔️ Congratulations @BHSTitans graduates! 👨‍🎓👩‍🎓 More images here: 📸by @rachkpj

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Our @pd_cameraman got pix of funnel cloud over South Perryville near Route 20 at approx 6:40. @NWSChicago http://t.co/7jQMZxkngn

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Rockford Promise, which aims to make college an attainable reality for all of Rockford’s students, gave full scholarships to 22 students on Friday.

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Harlem grad gives students in wheelchairs a better way to watch the game with Eagle Scout project @HSD122 @HarlemHS

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Students in @HarlemHS Spanish teacher Julie Thomas' class have fun while learning a new language. @GoldenAppleFound

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Rockford police officer killed in the line of duty.

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Celebrities, dignitaries, original Rockford Peaches gather for softball game at Beyer Stadium.

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The NIC-10 All Sports Trophy winner goes to Hononegah High School. #rrvsports

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Editorial Board: "We believe in balanced government."

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Virgil Abloh was a Rockford native and member of Boylan Catholic High School’s Class of 1998. He went on to become a world-renowned fashion designer, founder of Off-White and artistic director for Louis Vuitton.

Virgil Abloh, trailblazing Louis Vuitton director, dies after private cancer battle at 41

Virgil Abloh, the artistic director for Louis Vuitton menswear and CEO of Off-White, died Sunday after a private cancer battle. He was 41.

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"Minding the Gap" is one of 15 films on the Oscars shortlist in the documentary feature category. @GeorgetteBraun looks at how the film's portrayal of Rockford's domestic violence problems may draw extra attention to the issue.

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A Boylan High School junior was one of two students in the state selected to attend the Washington Youth Leadership Seminar at the nation's capital.

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Our View: @CheapTrick deserves to be inducted into Rock and Roll Hall Fame. Who's with us?! http://t.co/QNhrIrMAom http://t.co/LyiMRU0bBt

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Winnebago track and field athlete Michael Cunningham was voted as the athletes of the week! Read more on Cunningham and the other nominees here:

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The @GoldenAppleFoun Puri Family Outstanding Principal Award goes to @HononegahPrin Eric Flohr.

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6 years

Flash floods submerge cars, strand motorists around Rockford.

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Auburn High School’s Ethan Strombeck wins national quiz bowl title. @RPS205 @Auburnhs205

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Fans flipped for @FredVanVleet during this fest at the Factory. (Sorry, couldn't resist the alliteration.)

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Students in @RPS205 no longer will pay to participate in sports, arts, music, labs and AP exams.

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Sinnissippi Park was packed last night for the first concert of the season. @PhantomRegiment @rpdfun

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Basketball coach nearing 700 wins returns to play at small school where it all started

Pecatonica’s all-time winningest boys basketball coach returned to town Saturday.

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ICYMI: @byronhsad guns its way to back-to-back state titles

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CONGRATS! Rockford native Emily Bear and Abigail Barlow, Bear's musical partner in Barlow & Bear, are Grammy winners. 🏆

Rockford's Emily Bear after Grammy win: 'I want to thank my amazing family'

The duo won for “The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical,” the first time in Grammy Awards history an award was presented to a project that began on TikTok.

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Chuck Sweeny is being remembered as a "pillar of the Rockford community" who established an original voice as a writer and personality in more than 35 years of covering local politics.

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We have a hatch! The first of Rockford’s peregrine falcon chicks has made its way into the world.

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Thousands gathered downtown to show @FredVanVleet love, and he showed the city love right back: "You guys don't understand what this means to me." 📸 @Nieves815_ 🖊️ @MattTrowbridge

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At least seven protesters were taken into custody after a downtown demonstration that blocked traffic near the Rockford City Market grounds. 📸: @scottpyates

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. @OITNB star @MSJackieCruz shares life story with @rvcgoldeneagles students

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Young American: Winnebago running star Katie Erb likes to stay busy

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Rockford's top 15 girls basketball players to watch include handful of Division I recruits

A handful of NCAA Division I recruits, even from the smallest schools, are among the Rockford area's top 15 girls basketball players to watch.

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Designer Virgil Abloh is sending graduating seniors on soccer teams at his alma mater, @BHSTitans , pieces from his latest partnership with Nike.

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Rockford ended 2019 without a homicide in November or December, the first time since 2000 that those months passed consecutively without a killing in the city.

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President Biden coming to Belvidere to celebrate UAW victory

President Joe Biden is planning to visit Belvidere to celebrate with the United Auto Workers as they consider a new labor agreement.

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Hundreds of cars lined up as @cityfirstchurch and @ConvoyofHope distributed 43,000 pounds of food to people in need.

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2 games, 44 boards: Record-setting rebounder has Rockford University on the rise

Record-setter Anaya Davis rebounds Rockford University back into the picture in women's basketball.

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“If my experiences can help someone else get through it themselves, then I’m going to try.”

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Modern sweet treats served from a 165-year-old building that keeps "a piece of Rockton heritage alive." It's opening day for @dairyhaus

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Photos: Historic Headlines: Looks like our newspaper was just as enthralled by the Peaches then as we are now!

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Prep Football Preview: @honofootball needs to reload run game to repeat in NIC-10 http://t.co/Y0RspF2l2D http://t.co/2ZFXRRmtHs

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Today we lost our dear friend @b_leaf , who was a dear friend to all.

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Rockford Promise awarded a record number of scholarships on Friday, helping 31 students attend local colleges.

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In the 10-plus years since her first appearance on "Ellen," Rockford-native @mlebear has grown from a piano prodigy to an accomplished singer and songwriter. On Tuesday, she returns to @TheEllenShow for a seventh time.

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Target cashier leaves legacy of kindness to customers, fellow employees.

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Readers: Home delivery may be delayed to include coverage in today's paper of the Cubs' #WorldSeries win over the Indians

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Pecatonica claims first ever girls basketball regional title

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This year’s boys basketball MVP was Andrew Morrissey. #rrvpreps

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Who should photograph a Boylan grad's exclusive apparel for Nike? Another Boylan grad, of course.

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Dakota HS sends its entire senior wrestling class to college http://t.co/4g8fCc4ijZ http://t.co/4jq2NHwWng

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Fred VanVleet: ‘He made this a special place':

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The second Golden Apple Teacher Award goes to Candice Cortese of Hononegah High School. @GoldenAppleFoun @HononegahPrin @hononegahindian

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As one of the altar servers, Nick Sentovich will also get the opportunity to meet Pope Francis and say a few words to him.

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They have a long way to go to close the achievement gap, but educators at a Rockford school are seeing gains with innovative teaching approach.

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Upwardly mobile: WIFR's Zoe Chipalla rises from intern to evening news anchor

WIFR's Zoe Chipalla turned passion for storytelling into career as news anchor

WIFR TV's Zoe Chipalla has risen from station intern to evening news co-anchor in just over two years.

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Mayor Tom McNamara proclaimed today "Wally Haas Day" in recognition of our opinion editor's 40 years with the newspaper. 📸: @KevinMHaas

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Auburn High School senior Aryan Arora won the state title in impromptu speaking. @auburn_knights @RPS205

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Rockford IceHogs advance in playoffs: Here are 5 things to know

Are you ready to watch the Rockford IceHogs advance in this year's playoffs?

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IceHogs light it up in 3-goal, home-opening win Story: @goicehogs

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Candid shot in downtown #Rockford goes viral on social media @RockfordDanceCo

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Trade to @goicehogs moves Keith Seabrook closer to big brother. http://t.co/BjRuRMUueE

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Locally produced podcast @TheBlacklistGSM took down a few heavy hitters to win an Academy of Podcasters Award.

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Photos: @BoylanCatholic celebrates graduation 2020. More images here: 📸: @scottpyates

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The final tally of local votes put Dave Vella ahead of state Rep. John Cabello in the Illinois 68th House District race. Cabello is weighing a recount.

Dave Vella defeats John Cabello in Illinois House race as final votes tallied

Final election results in the race for Illinois 68th House District put Democratic challenger Dave Vella 239 votes ahead of Republican John Cabello.

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By this time next year, Rockford City Market could be a year-round affair. @RockTheMarket

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"Still shook this is happening."

’Minding the Gap’ added to Criterion Collection

First was Sundance. Then, the Academy Awards. Now, the Criterion Collection. The Rockford-based documentary...

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"When you’re on a bike, you feel like you’re a part of the city, not just stuck in traffic trying to get somewhere." — @fighterkites

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@GoldenAppleFoun winner Tom Freesmeier of @HSD122 influences, listens and changes lives.

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Mayor Tom McNamara and Police Chief Dan O'Shea both say they want body cameras for officers. Now, the city is exploring how it an afford the purchase.

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