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A new nonprofit, Always Learning RI, is working with municipalities to create out-of-school programs, but its exact role, and funding, are unclear.

STORY OF THE WEEK: The Democratic field in Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District is starting to gel, with a series of noteworthy developments last week. Former state Rep. Aaron Regunberg, …

STORY OF THE WEEK: The Democratic field in Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District is starting to gel, with a series of noteworthy developments this week. Former state Rep. Aaron Regunberg, …

A 19th-century fad, octagonal houses don’t appeal to everyone. But that’s one more thing to love about them.

Election 2021: Rockford area results roundup Kevin Haas, Jeff Kolkey, Shaquil Manigault and Corina Curry, Rockford Register Star © Scott P. Yates/Rockford Register Star Rockford resident Reneé Edlén votes with her two-year-old son Alastair in the 5th Ward during consolidated elections at Pilgrim Baptist Church Tuesday, April 6, 2021, in Rockford. Heres a roundup of some of our coverage of key races in the region. Go here to see complete results of contested races. Rockford ...

See more information on public ballot questions See sample ballots for Rockford, Boone and Winnebago counties Voters across the region will head to the polls Tuesday to decide who will represent them on City Council and in other municipal offices, township boards and school boards. Theyll also determine several tax measures, including a proposed increase for ambulance service in southwest Winnebago County and a new sales tax in Durand. Here are some of the common questions voters have ahead of...

ROCKFORD — Early voting begins Friday in the April 6 consolidated election, which features five contested City Council races. Once early voting opens, Rockford residents can vote 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Rockford Board of Election Commissioners, 301 S. Sixth St. Early voting will also be available Saturday, April 3, from 8 a.m. to noon.  Voters can cast their ballots at their designated polling place on Election Day.  In addition, voters can request a vote-by-mail ...

ROCKFORD — A pair of Republicans who say they are the best choice to represent the citys 12th Ward are campaigning for the seat once held by the late John Beck. Mark Yone is a 40-year-old union dairy worker and lifelong Rockford resident who said that if elected his service would honor the memory of Beck, a beloved alderman and advocate for the disabled who died in April 2020 at age 57 after 19 years on the City Council. "I love Rockford," Yone wrote in response to a Rockford Register St...

There is no primary in Winnebago County outside of Rockford. Mayor Tom McNamara, who will sail unopposed to a second term, is urging everyone to vote so they, he hopes, support the road referendum. McNamara said the infrastructure sales tax allowed the city to save money, do more work, reduce property tax rates, retire road debt and improve the condition of roads and bridges citywide while leveraging millions in state and federal transportation dollars for significant projects. "The most im...