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🎨 Caitlin Brainard will present her research on ceramics and performance art at the 2027 NCECA conference in Baltimore. rrstar.com/story/news/local/…

From Caribbean orphan to America’s first Treasury secretary, Alexander Hamilton’s story is the focus of a national touring exhibit now in Rockford. rrstar.com/story/news/local/…

The nonprofit is celebrating its move to a renovated East State Street facility with a public open house and tours on Oct. 29. 🏢 rrstar.com/story/news/local/…

No leaf vacuum in Rockford. 🍁 Residents should put leaves and grass clippings in compostable paper bags or marked cans for yard waste collection. rrstar.com/story/news/local/…

Here's top 10 postseason Power Rankings for Rockford-area volleyball teams rrstar.com/story/sports/high…

🚗 🚲 🚶 New regional plans aim to make roads safer whether you're driving, biking or walking in the Rockford area. rrstar.com/story/news/local/…

Want to learn how restorative justice could support Rockford youth? Restorative Ripple: Part 2 runs from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 28... rrstar.com/story/news/local/…

Illinois State Police are renewing calls for drivers to slow down and move over after another Scott's Law crash. Here's what happened in Rock Falls. rrstar.com/story/news/local/…

IHSA First Round playoff football schedule for Rockford area rrstar.com/story/sports/high…

Costco is taking the guesswork out of Thanksgiving dinner with the release of a $200 bundle made to feed up to eight people. rrstar.com/story/grocery/sto…

McDonald's is rolling out a festive new lineup of drinks for the holidays. See the flavors and when they arrive. rrstar.com/story/money/food/…

The Mega Millions jackpot is $443 million for Oct. 27. Here's when the drawing is and how to check the winning numbers. rrstar.com/story/money/lotte…

Planters is hiring three new Peanutters to drive its 26-foot NUTmobile across the country to create social media content and attend events. rrstar.com/story/money/perso…

More than 500 pounds of smoked fish have been recalled over a potential botulism risk. rrstar.com/story/money/consu…

Taylor Farms has recalled certain salad kits sold at H-E-B stores. See the affected product and reasoning behind the recall. rrstar.com/story/money/consu…

Photos: Rockford's Brookview Elementary School celebrates Blue Ribbon status rrstar.com/picture-gallery/n…

Photos: See some photos of former Harlem star Stevan Ljubicic starring for NIU rrstar.com/picture-gallery/s…

Rockford's Brookview Elementary School celebrates Blue Ribbon status rrstar.com/story/news/2026/1…

This popular plant-based butter has been recalled after being sold in 10 states. Here is the affected product and why it was pulled from shelves. rrstar.com/story/money/consu…

Photos: See some of the top runners at Winnebago Regional cross country meet rrstar.com/picture-gallery/s…