Former East and RVC star Madi Hecox has battled back from heart surgery — for a heart ailment that she discovered by chance when her new school happened to test her — and just had her first double-double for her new team, Southeastern University out of Lakeland, Florida. Now Hecox is finding ways to help others who may suffer from the same issues she dealt with as well as starring on the basketball court. Hear her story here.

Former East and RVC star Madi Hecox has battled back from heart surgery &mdash; for a heart ailment that she discovered by chance when her new school happened to test her &mdash; and just had her first double-double for her new team, Southeastern University out of Lakeland, Florida. Now Hecox is finding ways to help others who may suffer from the same issues she dealt with as well as starring on the basketball court. Hear her story here.

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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.
(Produced by Scott P. Yates/Rockford Register Star)

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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.

Not Just a Game with MMA star Corey Anderson

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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