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Russia and Ukraine Exchange Airstrikes as Post-War Talks Loom

Local | ROCKFORD | 3 hours ago

Russia and Ukraine exchanged airstrikes overnight as talks on Ukraine's postwar reconstruction and security were scheduled to resume in Brussels.

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Belvidere North Fullback Zavian McElroy Excels in Football Playoffs

Local | ROCKFORD | 9 hours ago

Belvidere North senior fullback Zavian McElroy is performing exceptionally well in the football playoffs.

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Rockford Gears Up to Host Inaugural IHSA Boys State Soccer Tournament

Local | ROCKFORD | 9 hours ago

Rockford will host the IHSA Boys State Soccer Tournament this weekend at Swanson Stadium, marking the first time the event is held in the city.

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Rock Valley College Women’s Volleyball Advances to District Championship Semifinals

Local | ROCKFORD | 11 hours ago

Rock Valley College women's volleyball team has advanced to the District Championship Semifinals after sweeping Black Hawk Community College in the Region Four Division II Tournament. The semifinals will be held in Madison.

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Machesney Park Man Sentenced for Fatal Rockford Hit-and-Run

Local | ROCKFORD | 12 hours ago

A Machesney Park man has been sentenced to nine years in prison for a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred on January 25, 2025, in Rockford. Phillip Wall pleaded guilty to aggravated driving under the…

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Russia and Ukraine Exchange Airstrikes as Post-War Talks Loom

Belvidere North Fullback Zavian McElroy Excels in Football Playoffs

Rockford Gears Up to Host Inaugural IHSA Boys State Soccer Tournament

Rock Valley College Women’s Volleyball Advances to District Championship Semifinals

Machesney Park Man Sentenced for Fatal Rockford Hit-and-Run

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