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Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.
Try a new throw: Ingersoll Memorial Park has an 18-hole disc golf course that winds through mature oaks and stays mostly flat, so it’s perfect for beginners, kids, or anyone sneaking in a quick round after work.
Spare time, well spent: Don Carter Lanes packs more than pins: leagues and lessons for the serious, Rock-N-Bowl for the rest, plus bumper bowling that keeps the kids smiling.
Get on the water: Rocktown Adventures of Rockford outfits you for local rivers with kayaks, SUPs, and solid paddle gear, plus lessons, guided trips, and shuttles so you can skip the logistics and paddle more.
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The five stories Rockford readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.
The decision to fire North Park Fire Chief Joel Hallstrom has caused controversy among firefighters and top county officials, who believe it could damage morale and public safety.
Full story at rockrivercurrent.com ↗
Rockford News First is set to temporarily simulcast its morning newscasts on both WIFR and WREX for a week before starting a new fall schedule, starting on Monday, September 7.
Full story at rockfordnewsfirst.com ↗
Konnor Christmas, 20, has been sentenced to 6 months in jail for his role in a May shooting that left Rockford, Illinois, residents with gunshot wounds.
Full story at yahoo.com ↗
Two teens from Machesney Park and Roscoe, Illinois, have been arrested for a burglary in Byron, Illinois.
Full story at mystateline.com ↗
Winnebago County Jail, Illinois, has fired pepperballs more than any other Illinois jail, often on people with mental illnesses.
Full story at nprillinois.org ↗
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