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Former City Council President Michael Solomon is jumping into the 2022 Providence Mayor’s race. In 2014, Solomon nearly defeated Jorge Elorza in the Democratic primary.
The new Hard Rock Casino Rockford project is closer to fruition now as major approvals were provided just this week by the Illinois Gaming Board members.
ROCKFORD What is billed as an unprecedented summer extended-learning initiative to help Rockford area students rebound from the academic and emotional challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic was unveiled Tuesday at Washington Park Community Center, 3617 Delaware St.
The program, called Live, Learn, Play, combines educational curriculum with recreational programs to help prepare students for college and careers.
The city of Rockford, Alignment Rockford, the Rockford Park District and Rockford Public Schools are collaborating with more than 30 community partners to merge academic support into existing programs throughout the city.
“It’s important that we continue to try new creative things and collaborate in new ways to keep this era of youth and teens active and engaged, especially during the summer time,” Rockford Park District Operations Director Danielle Potter said. “Here at Washington Park, youth and teens who will be attending our summer camp will take part in learnin
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Voters across the region will head to the polls Tuesday to decide who will represent them on City Council and in other municipal offices, township boards and school boards. They ll also determine several tax measures, including a proposed increase for ambulance service in southwest Winnebago County and a new sales tax in Durand.
Here are some of the common questions voters have ahead of Election Day and a breakdown of key races on the ballot.
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