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Symbol to get face lift. Why?
ROCKFORD, IL – Rockford’s big, red, ugly–we still can’t figure out what it is–sculpture will get a fresh coat of paint on Tuesday. Why? We don’t know. Symbol, which is located along the east bank of the Rock River south
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Texas Governor, Rick Perry, Lures Unemployed Aldermen to Resign for Relocation and Job Opportunities
Rockford, IL – Just hours after Rockford’s 6th Ward Alderman, Mervin Halls, turned in his resignation to Mayor Barry Morrison (read about the hilarious truth here), another one of Rockford’s Alderman resigned as well due to not having a full-time
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Naked Man Rides Down West State Street On Scooter With Giant Cross
ROCKFORD, IL – Millions of people are bitten by elderly women every year in the United States. Most of the bites aren’t serious but many do result in time lost from work, a pile of medical bills, and mental suffering.
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Homeless Star Johnny Emerald the IIIrd releases “Coffee Song”
Rockford, IL – The Forest City’s homeless singing star, Johnny Emerald the IIIrd, released the 4th song off of his forthcoming full-length debut. Listen to his newest hit “Coffee Song” below. Get to know Johnny better, read more. – George
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2013 On The Waterfront Festival Promises 30th Anniversary Surprises – Pearl Jam, Boyz 2 Men, Foo Fighters, Cheap Trick and more!
Rockford, IL – Amateur sports and music fans from all over the United States of America will be gathering in downtown Rockford, IL, this Labor Day weekend for the 30th anniversary of the midwest’s largest street sports and music festival.
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Johnny Emerald the IIIrd Releases New Song “No Jobs In Rockford Anymore”
Rockford, IL –Johnny Emerald the IIIrd is a self taught song writer, poet, and musician from Rockford, IL who also happens to live on the streets that he sings about. Below is the newest song from Johnny, “No Jobs In Rockford
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