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Ken DeCoster

@DeCosterKen

Free agent journalist

 Rockford, IL
Joined January 2014
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For the first time in franchise history, the Milwaukee Brewers are World Series champions.
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Car vs. bicycle near 11th Street and 9th Avenue. The bicyclist, a 12-year-old male, has died from injuries sustained in the crash. Further updates will be provided in a news release.
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Truck vs. bicycle in the 500 block of Welty. The bicyclist, an adult female, sustained life-threatening injuries and was taken to a local hospital. Please avoid the area while the investigation continues.
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RPD RELEASE: Rockford Man Charged with Attempted Murder
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Curran’s !!!
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A beautiful day for a drive to scenic Oregon, Illinois!
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Autumn splendor at Rockford Arboretum and Aldeen Golf Club.
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The former Auburn Theater opened in 1942 and featured one screen and 903 seats. The theater closed in 1967 and was converted into a hardware store the following year.
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Rock Cut State Park on a beautiful October morning.
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RPD RELEASE: October 6, 2026 Incidents
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On 10/6/26, at 0308, Rockford firefighters responded to a structure fire in the 500 block of Buckbee St. First arriving units found a large, vacant, commercial building with heavy fire in the front of the building and coming through the roof. Fire was brought under control in 15 minutes. The estimated total loss was $100,000. No firefighters or civilians were injured during operations. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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RPD RELEASE: Charges in October 5, 2026, Shooting
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SHOOTING INVESTIGATION: A 22-year-old man was shot in the 1400 block of Charles Street and taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. Please avoid the area while the investigation continues.
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Iconic Rockford clock towers including National Lock, Rockford Screw Products, Old City Hall & Midway Theater.
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Great Blue Heron spotted in a field next to Woodman’s!
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The old Colonial Village Cinema building as it looks today.
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Motorcycle crash at Harrison and Holmes. Adult male sustained life-threatening injuries. Please avoid the area.
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Cheap Trick guitarist Rick Nielsen apparently experienced a health-related episode during a performance in Aurora, Illinois, on Thursday night. mystateline.com/news/rick-ni…
Fans concerned after Rick Nielsen abruptly leaves stage during Cheap Trick show

Fans concerned after Rick Nielsen abruptly leaves stage during Cheap Trick show

Cheap Trick guitarist Rick Nielsen apparently experienced a health-related episode during a performance in Aurora, Illinois, on Thursday night.

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The former Morris Kennedy School at 3218 11th Street in Rockford is being torn down. The 100 year old building was also the long time home of Ken-Rock Community Center. Once demolition is complete, construction will begin on a Culver’s Restaurant.
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BREAKING: Dolly Parton, a country music legend and cultural icon, has died. She was 80. abcnews.link/KxIazbp
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