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Jason Barabasz

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  1. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Jason Barabasz

    Ald. Gina Meeks holds 12th ward town hall meeting (opens the original)

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    ROCKFORD, Ill. (Rockford News First) - Ald. Gina Meeks, D-12th ward held a town hall meeting Wednesday night. Dozens of residents filled Cliffbreakers Event Center at Riverview Inn & Suites to learn about different issues. Some issues include crime, budget and the possible building of a data center. Several speakers at the event included Rockford police chief Carla Redd and fire chief Rebecca Tyo. “We can’t make these decisions as aldermen without the feedback from our residents. So these are ju

  2. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Jason Barabasz

    Albertus Airport named 2026 Large General Aviation airport of the year award (opens the original)

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    FREEPORT, Ill. (Rockford News First) - The Albertus Airport was named the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Large General Aviation Airport of the Year. The airport was selected based on its accomplishments like having a strong partnership with IDOT. Other considerations include strong commitment to customer safety and satisfaction. “The airport is a huge benefit because whenever you have economic development going on throughout the city, some of those larger companies, they move their

  3. Article · Sep 22, 2026 · Jason Barabasz

    $50K grant will help sexual assault survivors in Winnebago, Boone counties (opens the original)

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    ROCKFORD, Ill. (Rockford News First) - Rockford Sexual Assault Counseling received $50,000 Tuesday to help survivors of abuse. The organization will use the funds for program supplies, support personnel, travel and rent. The nonprofit, provides critical support to Winnebago and Boone County victims and their families. “Grants like these help support, keep our services free. And survivors of sexual violence should never have to pay because of the trauma that happened to them. It wasn’t their faul

  4. Article · Sep 21, 2026 · Jason Barabasz

    Rockford Montessori students create giant human peace sign (opens the original)

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    ROCKFORD, Ill. (Rockford News First) - Students at Maria Montessori at Marsh braved the weather to spread a message of peace. They formed a human peace sign to celebrate the International Day of Peace. The day was established in 1981, and this year’s theme was “Invest in Peace for Everyone”. Younger students also used their creative skills through chalk drawings and peace posters. “I don’t think a lot of other schools do it so it kind of makes us feel like different and it’s like yeah we value t

  5. Article · Sep 17, 2026 · Jason Barabasz

    Winnebago County resident honored for 50 years of voting (opens the original)

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    ROCKFORD, Ill. (Rockford News First) - Winnebago County Clerk Lori Gummow and the League of Women Voters of Greater Rockford honored 80-year-old Erick Beck for being a 50-year voter. Beck has been voting since 1968, when the required voting age was 21 years old. Beck is a Harlem High School graduate, Winnebago County building inspector and served three terms as a Machesney Park Village Trustee. Leaders celebrated the accomplishment by giving him a certificate and providing refreshments. Beck say

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