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Rockford, Illinois · Rockford

Top Students From Rockford Public Schools Receive Hair, Nail Services, and Career Advice

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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Top students from Rockford Public Schools were pampered and educated about career paths today, thanks to an event organized by Sisters for Change and Tricoci University. The event, held for the first time, provided hair and nail services to the students while also offering insights into potential career opportunities in the beauty industry. "When your hair looks good, you feel good," said Michelle Faletti, a campus direct…See the Story

Rockford, Illinois · Rockford

City of Rockford offers free training sessions to combat human trafficking

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The City of Rockford is hosting training sessions focusing on identifying and preventing human trafficking and child exploitation from Nov. 3 to Nov. 7 at Rockford University.See the Story

Machesney Park · Machesney Park

Freddy's Frozen Custard in Machesney Park Closes Suddenly, Employees Left Jobless

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MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WTVO) — Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers on Orlando Street has permanently closed, leaving employees without notice. The closure of the fast food restaurant, located just off of Route 173, was announced yesterday, catching employees by surprise as they were not informed in advance. "I want answers, I want to know why. Why leave us in the dark like this? This doesn't happen overnight," said Sarah Carlson, a former su…See the Story

Dog rescued from burning Rockford home

A dog was saved Saturday from a burning Rockford residence. A Rockford Fire Department spokesman said the blaze broke out shortly before 3 p.m. Saturday at 841 Haskell Ave. The fire caused an estimated $35,000 damage to the residence. One firefighter was injured in the incident and taken to a local hospital. No civilian injuries... The post Dog rescued from burning Rockford home appeared first on Chronicle Media.Dogs · Rockford Read Article

Freeport police use surveillance video, K-9 to quickly arrest suspect in Friday shooting

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FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) — An investigation into a Freeport shooting has led to the arrest of a 22-year-old Elgin man as the suspect in the crime. According to Freeport Police, on Friday, October 17th, officers responded to a gunshot detection system alert in the area of Walnut Avenue and Stephenson Street around 5:36 p.m. The 33-year-old male victim had been inside a car at the time of the shooting, and suffered a gunshot wound to his arm. Surveil…Rockford, Illinois · Rockford Read Article

Top Students From Rockford Public Schools Receive Hair, Nail Services, and Career Advice

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Portion of 11th Street closed

As of Saturday, the portion of 11th Street in Rockford from Harrison Avenue to 18th Avenue will be closed to traffic. The extended closure is due to an upgrade to the railroad tracks south of 18th Avenue. The work will take about three weeks to complete. Once work on the tracks is completed, the Rockford... The post Portion of 11th Street closed appeared first on Chronicle Media.Rockford, Illinois · Rockford Read Article

City of Rockford offers free training sessions to combat human trafficking

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The City of Rockford is hosting training sessions focusing on identifying and preventing human trafficking and child exploitation from Nov. 3 to Nov. 7 at Rockford University.Rockford, Illinois · Rockford See the Story

Illinois dumps Healthcare.gov, creates its own marketplace as Obamacare subsidies face uncertain future – WTVO (Rockford)

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Illinois joins 18 other states that already run their own marketplaces.Rockford, Illinois · Rockford Read Article

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