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Northern Illinois Gets Meteor Showers Over The Next 2 Weeks

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Fireballs, planets, and a Super Moon all line up over Northern Illinois. Grab a jacket and let's talk about when to look up. Continue reading…

Counterfeit Packers Gear Floods Internet As Fake Stores Multiply

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Counterfeit Packers gear is flooding online marketplaces, and fans are getting burned. The team's warning shoppers to be careful where they buy. Continue reading…

‘Criminal’ Comic Comes to TV With First Series Trailer

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The series’ first season adapts two graphic novels. Continue reading…

Country Fest Canceled? These 7 Aren't Promising

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Some of the most prestigious country festivals in America are wobbling. Continue reading…

2026 CMA Awards Performers Revealed

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Eight artists have been announced as performers for the 2026 CMA Awards. There will also be a Dolly Parton tribute. Continue reading…

Russell Brand Found Guilty of Rape and Sexual Assault

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A jury in London delivered its verdict after three days of deliberations. Continue reading…

Watch Russell Dickerson Find Out His Baby's Gender

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Russell Dickerson and wife Kailey tried a brand-new kind of gender reveal for Baby No. 3. Continue reading…

Garth Brooks Extends Tour Into 2027

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'I've been dreaming of this a long time, Ireland,' Garth Brooks said when he announced the news. Continue reading…

Illinois Music Venues Shift, Forge Closes While Salt Shed Expands

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After nine years, Joliet's beloved rock club The Forge has closed its doors for good. Meanwhile, Chicago's Salt Shed is planning something massive across the street. Continue reading…

Brightpoint adopts new name to reflect family resource center model in Rockford

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By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free e-newsletter ROCKFORD — A nonprofit that provides emergency child care and […] The post Brightpoint adopts new name to reflect family resource center model in Rockford first appeared on Rock River Current.

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Northern Illinois Gets Meteor Showers Over The Next 2 Weeks

Counterfeit Packers Gear Floods Internet As Fake Stores Multiply

‘Criminal’ Comic Comes to TV With First Series Trailer

Country Fest Canceled? These 7 Aren't Promising

2026 CMA Awards Performers Revealed

Russell Brand Found Guilty of Rape and Sexual Assault

Watch Russell Dickerson Find Out His Baby's Gender

Garth Brooks Extends Tour Into 2027

Illinois Music Venues Shift, Forge Closes While Salt Shed Expands

Brightpoint adopts new name to reflect family resource center model in Rockford

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