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RU Campus Closed – Friday, January 23, 2026 (Rockford University)

Public Technologies 22 Jan 2026
Dear Members of the Rockford University Community,. Due to the anticipated severe cold weather on Friday, January 23, 2026, Rockford University will be closed ... Rockford University published this content ...
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Rob Thomas, Martin Lawrence among 26 things to do around Rockford

Rockford Register Star 22 Jan 2026
The weekend brings Martin Lawrence, the Rockford Burns Club Banquet, Rob Thomas and IceHogs games, along with meat raffles, fundraisers, live music and more to the Rockford area ... Main St., Rockford ... State St., Rockford ... State St., Rockford.
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Illinois launches $60K retail scholarship challenge for students

Rockford Register Star 22 Jan 2026
High school seniors across Illinois are being invited to compete for scholarships of up to $60,000 by tackling real-world retail challenges ... Competition themes focus on innovation ... Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct.​
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Rockford’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade marks 50 years on March 14

Rockford Register Star 22 Jan 2026
The Irish Marching Society is preparing to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Rockford's St ... "This event has become a cherished Rockford tradition that brings people together to celebrate heritage, community and a little Irish luck along the way.".
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Donate blood now for a chance at Super Bowl LX and gift cards

Rockford Register Star 22 Jan 2026
Donors have a chance to win a trip to Super Bowl LX in the San Francisco Bay Area if they give blood through Jan. 25. All donors who give from Jan. 26 to Feb ... The shortage is especially serious for platelets and types O, A negative and B negative blood.
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'Dangerously cold conditions' sweeping across northern Illinois

Rockford Register Star 22 Jan 2026
Below zero windchills making for dangerous conditions ... ROCKFORD, IL — The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for northern Illinois for Jan. 21 through Jan ... ... Corina Curry is the editor of the Rockford Register Star.
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Highland president led college out of pandemic, into the future

Rockford Register Star 22 Jan 2026
... Center for Nonprofit Excellence and Rockford Register Star at its annual Excalibur and Excelsior Awards banquet in December ... Erin Henze is a freelance contributor to the Rockford Register Star.
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YWCA extends Women of Achievement deadline ahead of March 2 event

Rockford Register Star 22 Jan 2026
YWCA Northwestern Illinois has extended the nomination deadline for its 2026 Leader Luncheon XLVI. Women of Achievement Awards. Nominations are now due by Jan. 23, according to a community announcement ... This year’s award categories include.Business ...
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Are schools closed tomorrow in Illinois? What to know

Rockford Register Star 22 Jan 2026
Millions across the US brace for life-threatening cold, snow. The National Weather Service is warning of life-threatening cold and snow affecting million with dangerous wind chills and travel delays ... 22 ... -28Peoria. -21Bloomington. -24Champaign ... -18Decatur.
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Rockford University earns 2026 Carnegie honor for community work

Rockford Register Star 21 Jan 2026
Rockford University is among 237 institutions to receive the 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement, according to a community announcement ... Rockford University is one of 237 ...
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Durbin Slams Trump’s Child Care Funding Freeze At Rockford YWCA (Richard J Durbin)

Public Technologies 21 Jan 2026
) January 21, 2026 Durbin Slams Trump's Child Care Funding Freeze At Rockford YWCA. ROCKFORD - U.S ... "This federal funding supports high quality, accessible child care for families here in Rockford and across Illinois.
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Election: New tax could generate nearly $40M for Rockford-area schools

Journal-Standard 21 Jan 2026
ROCKFORD, IL — Rockford Public Schools officials say that if Winnebago County voters approve a 1% schools sales tax March 17, it would use the money to pay for needed school renovations, expansions and improvements.
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Rockford teachers rally for new deal as contract talks stall

Journal-Standard 21 Jan 2026
Rockford teachers rally outside school board meeting ... Rockford Public Schools teachers rally to demand a "fair contract" outside the Jan ... 24 Rockford Education Association meeting where — if nothing changes — teachers could vote to authorize a strike.
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Durbin Slams Trump’s Child Care Funding Freeze At Rockford YWCA (US Senate Committee on Judiciary)

Public Technologies 21 Jan 2026
) January 21, 2026 Durbin Slams Trump's Child Care Funding Freeze At Rockford YWCA. ROCKFORD - U.S ... "This federal funding supports high quality, accessible child care for families here in Rockford and across Illinois.
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