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It’s been a hard few years for teachers during the pandemic. And roughly 1 out of every 5 educators say they’ve experienced Long COVID symptoms. WNIJ’s Peter Medlin has the story of one Rockford educator who has been forced to leave teaching because of lingering COVID-related medical issues.
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A Rockford neighborhood has something that you won’t find in most residential areas thanks to an art initiative. An unveiling took place Nov. 17.
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The art of poetry is being recognized at the fall gallery walk.
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A Rockford Arts organization is bringing back summer programs that sprouted from the effects of the pandemic last year -- putting their former programs on…
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A northern Illinois arts organization is holding its annual award show to honor creatives whose art has enriched the community.“Smile on the Arts” is the…
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A biannual gallery walk that was put on pause in 2020 due to the pandemic returned to Rockford this past Friday and Saturday. Spectators traveled from one…
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A Rockford arts organization is accepting nominations for its annual arts awards.Mary McNamara Bernsten is the executive director of the Rockford Area…
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A northern Illinois Boys & Girls club received a grant that will help bring an attraction that’s typically outside -- inside the building.The Rockford…
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Two northern Illinois poets Saturday were appointed to positions new to the city of Rockford. Jocelyn Kuntz was awarded youth poet laureate and Christine…
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A Rockford youth summer apprenticeship program has ended and the fruits of the participants’ labor are ready to be revealed. SPARK! -- or -- Significant…