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Rockford Authorities Bust Major Goose-Fighting Pit

Rockford, IL — Rockford area authorities took steps to shut down a goose fighting pit in the basement of City Hall on Friday afternoon after multiple undercover investigations by RDP (Rick’s Dream Police) and the RGA (The Rockford Goose Alliance) revealed criminal

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Real Guy Releases Real Song about Rockford

Rockford, Illinois — A guy who wasn’t born (nor lives) in Rockford, Illinois wrote and recorded an amazing song to help us Make Rockford Great For America On The Internet Again. Close your eyes and listen to this incredible song on

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Potato Ketchup Added to Rockford Area LINK Card Options

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Rockford, IL — The Rockford-area community asked for ketchup and potatoes to be added to their LINK card benefits, and the state of Illinois’ lawmakers answered by developing a new product line with the Heinz company that is only available

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Rockford Pokemon Go Athletes Receive Limited LINK and WIC Card Points

Rockford, IL — Rockford-area Pokemon Go athletes received big news from Wisconsin and Illinois’s welfare departments:  LINK and WIC cards are now being accepted for in-app purchases, bonus token rounds, and limited Pokemon-only food rewards. Apple iPhone players can qualify to

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Local area restaurants approve Link card for meals..

ROCKFORD– McDonald’s today announced that most of its restaurants will begin accepting the Link card and Wic with immediate effect. By mid January, Link card payment will be available at all McDonald’s Restaurants with the Wic program starting about 4

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Successful Poverty Not Just For North, South and West Sides of Rockford Anymore

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Rockford, IL— A city’s transformation has many phases.  Transforming a community requires spreading out positive data throughout Rockford.  Local leaders from city government and ad firms came together this week to upload a Power Point Poverty Solution presentation to the Google

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