Tony Cassioppi won two state titles when he was a wrestler for Hononegah, and now he's the Iowa Hawkeyes starting heavyweight, and he's gunning for the top there, too. Cassioppi was seeded third headed into last year's NCAA Championships before they were canceled due to COVID-19. Now, he's got a big exhibition match set for Nov. 1 as he readies for another big season with Iowa.

Tony Cassioppi won two state titles when he was a wrestler for Hononegah, and now he's the Iowa Hawkeyes starting heavyweight, and he's gunning for the top there, too. Cassioppi was seeded third headed into last year's NCAA Championships before they were canceled due to COVID-19. Now, he's got a big exhibition match set for Nov. 1 as he readies for another big season with Iowa.

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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.
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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.

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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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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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