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WWII vet from South Beloit visits war memorial a week before his 98th birthday
BELOIT — Just a week short of his 98th birthday, John DeCori of South Beloit, Illinois was finally able to visit the World War II Memorial on the National Mall in Washington this month, that was built to honor him and the 16 million American men and women who served in that war. DeCori was part of the 2024 VetsRoll program conceived in 2010 by Mark Finnegan and his brother John, co-owners of Finnegans’ RV Center, Inc. in South Beloit. ...
Community rallies around Roscoe Memorial Day Parade
ROSCOE, Ill. (WTVO) – Poor participation nearly put an end to the annual Roscoe Memorial Day Parade this year. Officials say the number of people taking part has been in steady decline and feared they wouldn’t have enough for a procession. Then, just days before the Memorial Day, it all came together. “Luckily, the village […]
10 Highest Paid Winnebago County Employees in 2023
Who do you think are the highest-paid employees of Winnebago County? You might be surprised when you discover who made the most. More than a dozen county employees made more than $150,000. The fiscal year 2023 income data was recently shared by the Rockford Register Star, showing the top 10...
Winnebago County Sheriff reminds boaters of safety tips just in time for Memorial Day weekend
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — With Memorial Day weekend around the corner, the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department said to enjoy the unofficial start of boating season responsibly. “I just want to make sure that everybody safe this weekend. You know, it’s kind of the opening this summer, which is great. We’ve went through a long winter […]
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