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Rockford, Illinois is located in Winnebago County. Zip codes in Rockford, IL include 61102, 61126, and 61114. The median home price in Rockford is $76,800 which is roughly $56/per square foot. More Rockford information.

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1 hr ago | Essence Magazine

Memorial Day Weekend Read: Kimberla Lawson Roby's A House Divided

Looking for some chill time during Memorial Day weekend? We have the perfect antidote.

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6 hrs ago | MyStateline.com

Westbound Traffic Lanes Of I-90 Closed After Crash

Rockford, Illinois- Police are advising drivers to avoid the area of I-90 & East State Street following an accident.

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9 hrs ago | WIFR

Charter Schools: Another Option

Most of us like to have choice and that is exactly what's available to many District 205 parents.

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13 hrs ago | WIFR

Local Companies to Attend Paris Air Show

Several Rockford aerospace companies are hoping an appearance on the world stage will help bring business and jobs to the area.

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Wed May 22, 2013

MyStateline.com

Cabello: "Move Forward" Following Gaming Bill's Sponsor Stepping Down

More casino conflict after house Representative Lou Lang , who sponsored the casino bill, stepped down from his role.

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MyStateline.com

Rockford Sees Another Snag In Proposed Casino Saga

Rep. Lou Lang has tried for decades to bring more casino's to Illinois, including one to Rockford.

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Tue May 21, 2013

The Pitch

Music Forecast May 23-29: Cheap Trick, Japandroids, Drive-By Truckers, El Ten Eleven, Dawes and more

Cheap Trick The power-pop pride of Rockford, Illinois, is still touring 40 years into its career.

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WHBF-TV Rock Island

High school senior has perfect attendance record

A 17-year-old high school student in Rockford will graduate with a perfect attendance record he's maintained since kindergarten.

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Mon May 20, 2013

MyStateline.com

Van Rolls Over Several Times in Southern Illinois, 5 Dead

Five people are dead and six others hurt after a van flips over several times in southern Illinois.

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WIFR

Man Charged in 2008 Murder Pleads Guilty

A Rockford man admits he was involved in a 2008 murder. Today William Moore Jr. pled guilty to armed robbery and conspiracy to commit murder charges.

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Sun May 19, 2013

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinal

Hot Dog Wednesdays and Ice Cold Slushies Return to Rock River Valley Blood Center for the Summer

Beginning Wednesday, May 29 and running through Wednesday, August 28, the Rock River Valley Blood Center will feature "Hot Dog Wednesdays" and Ice Cold Slushies at donor centers in Rockford and Belvidere.

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Examiner.com

Rock On The Range 2013 got off to a magnificent start Friday night

Rock On The Range , now in its seventh year, has officially become a three-day music festival.

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Fri May 17, 2013

Fire Rescue Magazine

Medical Helicopter Crash Flight Crew to be Honored at Future Memorial Site in Illinois

Two flight nurses and the pilot, who died in the December crash, will have their names engraved on a proposed memorial walllow and Karen Hollis will have their names engraved on the memorial wall of the prospective The former REACT helicopter was an American Eurocopter MBBK 117 A3 with a cruising airspeed of 131 mph and a maximum speed of 160 mph.

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Thu May 16, 2013

MyStateline.com

State Police Announce DUI Arrests In April

Illinois State Police District 16 announced the following arrests were made in the month of April 2013 for driving under the Influence by District 16 troopers: Arrested in Stephenson County: Katie L. Ashke, Female, 24, of Rock City, IL Matt R. Seabold, Male, 38, of Freeport, IL Arrested in Winnebago County: Steven C. Alston Jr., 25, Male, of ... (more)

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WIFR

DeKalb Doctor and Wife Charged with Illegally Dispensing Prescription Drugs and Income Tax Fraud

A DeKalb doctor and his wife were arrested on charges of illegally dispensing controlled substances and federal income tax fraud.

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WIFR

Man Killed in Hit-and-Run in Rockford

At 11:44 p.m. Wednesday, police say a motorcycle and an SUV collided at 11th Street and Sawyer Road.

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WIFR

Road Closures Planned During Rockford Marathon

Some downtown roads in the Rockford area will be closed for several hours on Sunday due to the Rockford Marathon.

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WIFR

Governor Quinn Announces $19 Million Repaving Project on Route 2

Governor Pat Quinn today announced a total of $19 million in capital investments for a road project just southwest of Rockford.

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Wed May 15, 2013

Grocery Headquarters

Schnucks Makes it Official

Starting Monday, May 13, old signs will come down and new "Schnucks" signs will go up on the exterior of both the Logli Rockton and Hilander Cherry Valley signaling the launch of the renaming for all 11 Logli and Hilander stores across the Rockford area and in Janesville, Wis.

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WHBF-TV Rock Island

Medical helicopter crash victims to be honored

Three people killed in a medical helicopter crash in northern Illinois will have their names added to a planned Rockford memorial wall.

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