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Illinois DOT offers student loan help to recruit engineers

Rockford Register Star 16 May 2026
A look at some of the top road projects in Springfield in 2026 . Video. Several major road projects are scheduled to be underway this year in the Springfield area ... Addressing workforce shortages ... Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct.
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Owner of popular Rockford burger stand sentenced to more than 5 years

Rockford Register Star 15 May 2026
Purifoy gave false statements to the Rockford Police Department, Rockford Fire Department, and the U.S ... Johnston imposed the 66-month prison term during a hearing May 13 in federal court in Rockford.
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Zum to Hold Open House Bus Driver Hiring Event for Rockford Public Schools May 18-21

Sierra County Sentinel 15 May 2026
Existing School Bus Drivers, Monitors and Van Drivers And New Applicants Encouraged to Apply ... .
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Rockford Rides Highlights Growing Demand for Reliable Airport Transportation

The Daily Record - Dunn 15 May 2026
ROCKFORD, IL - May 15, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Rockford Rides has announced the release of a new industry insight ....
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Concern over alleged death threat at Rockford School

The Porterville Recorder 15 May 2026
More than a dozen parents gathered before sunrise ...
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After entering the Chicago suburbs, Dutch Bros is coming to Rockford

Rockford Register Star 15 May 2026
Less than a year after opening its first Illinois location in Edwardsville, Dutch Bros is finally set to come to Rockford and the Chicago metro area ... The chain's website lists the Rockford location as "coming soon" to 7103 E.
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In Spirit Airlines shutdown, more than 350 O'Hare workers lost their jobs

Rockford Register Star 15 May 2026
Is cheap flying ending just as summer travel begins?. Spirit Airlines’ failure, rising fuel costs, and global conflict are squeezing summer flyers. USA TODAY’s Zach Wichter explains what to expect ... What is the WARN Act? ... CT ... CONTRIBUTING ...
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Harlem High School students to debut original films

Rockford Register Star 15 May 2026
Rockford Golden Apple Foundation 2026 Excellence in Education ... It was a night to celebrate some the Rockford area's best educators at the Golden Apple Foundation of Rockford's 2026 Excellence in ...
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Why are flags at half-staff in Illinois? How long they'll stay lowered

Rockford Register Star 15 May 2026
Robert Mueller dies at 81 after notable life in public service. Former FBI director Robert Mueller dies at 81 after a distinguished career in law enforcement and military service ... In observance of the day, Illinois Gov ... Flags across the U.S.
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Mixtape's Stacey Rockford is unlikable for a reason

Polygon 14 May 2026
There’s a lot to like about Mixtape ... its protagonist, Stacey Rockford ....
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Here are all the playoff scores, schedules in Rockford-area boys volleyball

Journal-Standard 14 May 2026
The IHSA boys volleyball postseason kicks in next week, and some of the Rockford-area teams hope to show their growth in the sport ... (10) Belvidere North at (8) Rockford East ... Winner Rockford East Regional.
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Rockford to host Memorial Day parade and ceremonies

Rockford Register Star 14 May 2026
A parade and two ceremonies honoring veterans are planned for Memorial Day in Rockford ... The final event, the annual Navy Club Ship #1’s Sinking of the Ship Ceremony, will take place on the Rock River bank behind the Rockford Public Library.
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Rockford residents say data center would ruin 'quiet, beautiful' area

Rockford Register Star 14 May 2026
ROCKFORD, IL — Rockford residents opposed to the development of a hyperscale data center south of the airport staged a filibuster May 11 during a public hearing that went on for two hours before the proceedings were recessed.
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