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Longtime Rockford journalist, TRRT editor Joe Baker dies

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - Longtime local journalist Joe Baker died Sunday, Nov. 24. He was 87. Born Donald Joseph Baker on Oct. 18, 1932, he began his career in radio and TV broadcasting after serving in the Korean War as a…

Michael Bloomberg launches Democratic presidential run

By Steve Peoples AP National Political Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Billionaire and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, one of the world's richest men, has formally launched a Democratic bid for president. Ending weeks of…

Rockford garbage collection delayed

Staff Report ROCKFORD - Garbage collection for Rockford residents on Thursday, Nov. 28, will be delayed one day because of the Thanksgiving holiday. Residents who normally have garbage pickup on Thursday will have it picked up on…

Some white Dems struggling to get black votes

By Bill Barrow, Erin Haines and Kathleen Ronayne Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Coming out of their debate in a key center of black America, the leading Democratic presidential contenders aimed for the party's crucial black and…

Trump impeachment hearings wrap up for the week

By The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the House impeachment hearings into President Donald Trump's dealings with Ukraine (all times local): 4:30 p.m. Democrats and Republicans on the House Intelligence Committee…

Thrive Cafe opens downtown location

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD -- Thrive Cafe is now officially part of the downtown community. Well, almost. The popular health-conscience eatery started a soft opening for "Thrive Cafe On the Go," at 326 E. State St.,…

Man arrested in string of local burglaries

Staff Report ROCKFORD - A 19-year-old man has been arrested after a monthslong investigation of more than a dozen residential burglaries. Justin Woolwine, 19, of Rockford, is charged with three counts of residential burglary and…

7 key questions ahead of 2020 Democratic debate

By Steve Peoples AP National Political Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — New uncertainty hangs over the Democratic presidential primary as 10 candidates meet on the debate stage once again. No longer is there a clear front-runner. The fight…
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