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Recent News in Rockford

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Winnebago's Lowest Gas Prices Spotlighted

A single gas station in Winnebago County sold the cheapest premium gas at $3.75 per gallon during the week ending Dec. 14, below the county's $4.20 and Illinois' $4.33 averages.

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Chase Bank Unveils Modern Branch in East Rockford

JP Morgan Chase Bank relocated from its south Rockford location to a newly built facility on East State Street, offering modern banking technology and improving service for the community.

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Rockford Resident Wins Big in Holiday Sweepstakes

A Rockford woman won $10,000 in the Gannett Holiday Wish & Win Sweepstakes, planning to upgrade her home furnishings.

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