The First Free Rockford Worship band performs during a community prayer event at the intersection of South Main Street at Morgan Street Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Rockford. Brother Carlos Chacon, South Side Outreach Ministry and a Spanish language minister with the Salvation Army, who hosted the event, says that community and faith will bring hope to improve the South side of Rockford.

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The First Free Rockford Worship band performs during a community prayer event at the intersection of South Main Street at Morgan Street Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Rockford. Brother Carlos Chacon, South Side Outreach Ministry and a Spanish language minister with the Salvation Army, who hosted the event, says that community and faith will bring hope to improve the South side of Rockford.
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First Free Rockford Worship Band sings "Amazing Grace"

The Rockford Register Star's coverage of the Chemtool industrial fire incident in Rockton, Illinois. Several representatives from emergency responders and the health department briefed reporters on the latest details regarding health concerns for people and the environment. We'll hear from Rockton Fire Chief Kirk Wilson, Winnebago County Public Health Administrator Sandra Martell, and Craig Thomas, the federal on-site coordinator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

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The Rockford Register Star's coverage of the Chemtool industrial fire incident in Rockton, Illinois.&nbsp;Several representatives from emergency responders and the health department briefed reporters on the latest details regarding health concerns for people and the environment.&nbsp;We'll hear from&nbsp;Rockton Fire Chief Kirk Wilson,&nbsp;Winnebago County Public Health Administrator Sandra Martell, and&nbsp;Craig Thomas, the federal on-site coordinator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
(Produced by Scott P. Yates/Rockford Register Star)

Chemtool Industrial Fire Complete News Conference (06/16/21)

The former Hononegah wrestler, and UFC fighter, Corey Anderson, is now working his way up the Bellator ladder and recently advanced to the semifinals of the light heavyweight Grand Prix, with a $1M prize awaiting the winner. Anderson sat down and talked about his personal life, and his professional career, as well as why he believes he can win the $1M tournament.

The former Hononegah wrestler, and UFC fighter, Corey Anderson, is now working his way up the Bellator ladder and recently advanced to the semifinals of the light heavyweight Grand Prix, with a $1M prize awaiting the winner. Anderson sat down and talked about his personal life, and his professional career, as well as why he believes he can win the $1M tournament.

Not Just a Game with MMA star Corey Anderson

Kathy Reum is looking for closure. Her 28-year-old son, Patrick Michael Reum, was last seen around 6 p.m. on Dec. 12 walking out of his house in the 400 block of South First Street in Rockford’s Haight Village neighborhood. Kathy Reum and volunteer search teams were mobilized Saturday to walk along both sides of the Rock River while crews in boats equipped with sonar and cadaver dogs scoured the river itself. 

Anyone with information is asked to call Rockford police at 815-966-2900 or Rockford Area Crime Stoppers at 815-963-7867. 

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Reporting by Ken DeCoster/Rockford Register Star.

Audio recording and production by Scott P. Yates/Rockford Register Star.

Kathy Reum is looking for closure. Her 28-year-old son, Patrick Michael Reum, was last seen around 6 p.m. on Dec. 12 walking out of his house in the 400 block of South First Street in&nbsp;Rockford&rsquo;s&nbsp;Haight Village neighborhood.&nbsp;Kathy Reum and volunteer search teams were mobilized Saturday to walk along both sides of the Rock River while crews in boats equipped with sonar and cadaver dogs scoured the river itself.&nbsp;
Anyone with information is asked to call Rockford police at 815-966-2900 or Rockford Area Crime Stoppers at 815-963-7867.&nbsp;
For more on this story go to <a href="http://www.rrstar.com">www.rrstar.com</a>.
Reporting by Ken DeCoster/Rockford Register Star.
Audio recording and production by Scott P. Yates/Rockford Register Star.

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