Podcast: McNamara recaps public safety sessions on This Week in the Stateline

November 5, 2022 @ 6:00 am

Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to talk about the latest public safety sessions, progress on Davis...

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Podcast: Best places to see fall foliage, enjoy winter in Winnebago County

November 5, 2022 @ 6:00 am

Renee Henert of the Forest Preserves of Winnebago County joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to talk about some of the...

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New restaurant in Rockford offers fried chicken and Arabic cuisine

November 4, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new restaurant offering traditional fried chicken and an Arabic menu opened...

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Applications open for Howard D. Colman scholarships in Rockford

November 1, 2022 @ 2:20 pm

From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois on Tuesday opened the application period...

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Blue Collar Coffee Co. opens in new downtown Beloit location

November 1, 2022 @ 11:14 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter BELOIT, Wis. — Blue Collar Coffee Co. has opened in its new location across from...

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Edgebrook Shopping Center announces indoor farmers market

October 31, 2022 @ 3:08 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Edgebrook Shopping Center is starting an indoor farmers market, and it’s set...

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German American State Bank opens new downtown Pecatonica branch

October 31, 2022 @ 2:39 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app PECATONICA — German American State Bank has opened a new branch in the heart...

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NIC-10 Whip Around Podcast: Playoffs Round One

October 31, 2022 @ 1:37 pm

Five teams from the NIC-10 qualified for the playoffs this season, but after round one only two teams remain. We recap round one of...

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Gas prices in Rockford drop for the third week straight

October 31, 2022 @ 12:45 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Gas prices continue to drop in the city, now sitting at an...

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What is there to do on Halloween weekend in Rockford? Here are 13 ideas

October 28, 2022 @ 6:35 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Need some Halloweekend plans? Look no further. This Friday we deliver you...

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Bell Bowl Prairie advocates celebrate 1-year anniversary of halt to airport cons...

October 27, 2022 @ 5:56 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Advocates fighting to prevent Bell Bowl Prairie from being destroyed by an expansion...

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New Illinois law requires smoke detectors with 10-year battery life or hardwired...

October 26, 2022 @ 12:35 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new state law that goes into effect Jan. 1 requires all...

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'Changing lives': Program that helps students with disabilities land jobs celebr...

October 25, 2022 @ 3:31 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — A program that helps students with disabilities navigate their way into the workforce...

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New fitness and training facility set to open in Machesney Park by the end of th...

October 25, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app MACHESNEY PARK — A new fitness facility is coming to the village by the...

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New fitness and training facility set to open in Machesney Park by the end of th...

October 25, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app MACHESNEY PARK — A new fitness facility is coming to the village by the...

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NIC-10 Whip Around Podcast: Playoffs Round One Preview

October 24, 2022 @ 5:47 pm

It’s playoff time, and for the NIC-10 Whip Around podcast that means it’s time to preview all the upcoming matchups around the area....

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Sign your name to a piece of the future Rockford Public Library

October 24, 2022 @ 5:04 pm

From news release Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The Rockford Public Library is building a new main branch in downtown and...

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Calling all Rockford filmmakers: 815horts seeks submissions for inaugural event

October 24, 2022 @ 2:42 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Filmmakers in the city have the chance to have their work highlighted...

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Rockford Board of Elections opens new offsite location for early voting

October 24, 2022 @ 1:05 pm

From news release Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD— The Rockford Board of Elections has opened a new offsite location intended to give...

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Rockford gas prices fall for the second straight week as part of seasonal declin...

October 24, 2022 @ 12:13 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Gas prices across the city fell an average of nearly 10 cents per...

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Rockton Township community center gets grant for continuing renovations

October 21, 2022 @ 5:09 pm

From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKTON — The Greater Rockton Center is going through multiple renovations that will culminate...

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Winnebago County adds new early voting center in Loves Park

October 21, 2022 @ 10:13 am

From news release Rock River Current Get our newsletter LOVES PARK — The Winnebago County Clerk’s Office will add a new early voting site...

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Downtown Rockford's biggest venue has another new name

October 20, 2022 @ 6:05 pm

From news release Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Downtown’s biggest sports and entertainment venue has a new name and a new...

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'Share the value": Smeja Homestead Foundation in Rockford names new executive di...

October 20, 2022 @ 12:25 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD —  The Smeja Homestead Foundation has named a new executive director. The foundation,...

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Mayor Greg Jury touts Loves Park's work to help businesses in State of the Parks...

October 19, 2022 @ 8:59 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — For proof that Loves Park puts its focus on growing its...

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Machesney Park mayor teases multiple new businesses in State of the Parks speech

October 19, 2022 @ 7:10 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — The village of Machesney Park’s most active business corridor is nearly...

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Rockford University names interim president

October 19, 2022 @ 1:55 pm

From news release Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Rockford University has named an interim president to lead the private four-year institution...

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Demolition underway of Lorden building in Davis Park in Rockford

October 19, 2022 @ 10:53 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — A 106-year-old building with roots in the city’s knitting industry is on its...

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815 in the NFL: Here's how former Rockford players performed in Week 6

October 19, 2022 @ 12:16 am

By Jordan Goethe Special to the Rock River Current Get our mobile app Here’s a quick look at how former Rockford high school standouts...

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Rockford to demolish 5 more residential properties

October 18, 2022 @ 5:30 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The city will tear down five more properties as it works to remove...

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Rockford Public Library Week celebrates the institution's 150-year anniversary

October 17, 2022 @ 6:00 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — It’s Rockford Public Library week in the city and residents are invited...

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Podcast: McNamara talks mental health initiatives, ATV laws and more

October 17, 2022 @ 4:11 pm

Mayor Tom McNamara joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to talk about mental health initiatives, the status of the city’s new...

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Podcast: Tips, advice from Crusader Community Health for Breast Cancer Awareness...

October 17, 2022 @ 3:41 pm

Meredith MacKay, director of the Crusader Community Health Foundation, and Geneva Porter, director of clinical operations for women’s health services and adult medical at...

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Podcast: All Hallows Eve at Midway Village Museum puts 'smiles on every face'

October 17, 2022 @ 12:58 pm

Luke Fredrickson, marketing director for Midway Village, joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to talk about this weekend’s upcoming All Hallows...

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Mayor McNamara asks children to submit designs for his annual holiday card

October 17, 2022 @ 10:56 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Mayor Tom McNamara will have a blue, blue Christmas if you don’t...

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NIC-10 Whip Around Podcast: Week 8

October 17, 2022 @ 10:27 am

The conference title race is heating up with only one regular season week remaining before the playoffs. Here’s what to watch for in the...

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Do you recognize this tiny face? Stroll on State wants to recreate this moment 1...

October 14, 2022 @ 11:43 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Stroll on State turns 10 this year, and it’s looking to recreate...

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Guilford grads unveil limited edition Rockford IceHogs bobblehead

October 14, 2022 @ 9:35 am

From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum on Friday unveiled a...

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Nicholas Conservatory in Rockford listed among America's 51 most romantic places

October 13, 2022 @ 1:50 pm

By Mary Sisk and Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Want to visit one of the most romantic places...

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Rockford awarded more than $1M in federal grants for domestic violence preventio...

October 11, 2022 @ 3:11 pm

From news release Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The Mayor’s Office of Domestic and Community Violence Prevention has won two federal...

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815 in the NFL: Here's how former Rockford players performed in Week 5

October 11, 2022 @ 8:22 am

By Jordan Goethe Special to the Rock River Current Get our mobile app Here’s our weekly roundup of how former Rockford-area high school football...

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Rockford Park District is ready to revamp Oxford Park playground. It wants your ...

October 7, 2022 @ 10:15 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Rockford Park District is preparing to replace a 23-year-old playground at...

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What's next for Rockford City Market? This survey will help decide

October 7, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Rockford City Market is conducting its end-of-season survey as it tries to...

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Here's your handy guide to Rockford area trick-or-treat times

October 7, 2022 @ 6:00 am

Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Halloween is always a treat for kids. Here’s a quick guide to 2022 trick-or-treat times...

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A Beatles tribute show and more: Here are 12 things to do this weekend in the Ro...

October 6, 2022 @ 7:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — This weekend you can get an early start on collecting Halloween candy,...

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'I can't wait to see who or what shows up': All Hallows Eve returns to Midway Vi...

October 6, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Stacey Jones Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — It’s time to get ready for some spooky fun again this year...

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Looking for free Halloween fun? Here's a roundup of trunk-or-treat events in the...

October 6, 2022 @ 6:00 am

Rock River Current Get our mobile app Want to get your Halloween candy without going door to door? You’re in luck because there’s plenty...

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Rockford native's play set on the State Street bridge produced here for the firs...

October 4, 2022 @ 6:30 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Rockford native Nathan Alan Davis’s plays have shown in theaters across the...

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Rockford gas prices rise for 2nd-straight week. Now at highest mark since mid-Au...

October 3, 2022 @ 10:10 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Gas prices have risen across the city for the second consecutive week,...

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Podcast: Wrapping up the week's news with Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara

October 1, 2022 @ 6:00 am

Mayor Tom McNamara joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to talk about the groundbreaking on the future Hard Rock casino, the...

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NASCAR pro Josh Bilicki to test his talents on Rockford Speedway's short track

September 30, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — NASCAR driver Josh Bilicki is using a break from the national circuit...

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'Little encouragements': Church group delivers gift bags to cancer patients at U...

September 29, 2022 @ 3:03 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The city’s “blessings lady” delivered 25 gift bags on Thursday to cancer...

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Rockford lawmakers tout vote-by-mail option as early voting begins in Illinois

September 29, 2022 @ 12:45 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Today is the first day to vote early in the November election,...

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KFC in south Rockford reopens after repairs

September 28, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The KFC restaurant on 11th Street has reopened after repairing a gas leak...

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Loves Park's newest fire station debuts with promise to reduce response times, i...

September 27, 2022 @ 12:35 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter LOVES PARK — The Loves Park Fire Department has moved into its newest facility, which...

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815 in the NFL: Here's a quick look at how local players performed in Week 3

September 27, 2022 @ 9:10 am

By Jordan Goethe Special to the Rock River Current Get our mobile app The Rockford area has its share of former high school standouts...

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Arby's closes South Alpine restaurant in Rockford

September 26, 2022 @ 3:45 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The global fast food chain Arby’s closed one of its nine locations...

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Rockford gas prices rise, breaking 14 week downward streak

September 26, 2022 @ 11:44 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Gas prices in the city have risen more than 24 cents per...

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Cajun and Creole restaurant in Rockford to close at month's end

September 23, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — 815 Cajun announced it will close its doors at the end of...

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Rockford Public Schools is making school cool with $159.6M air conditioning upgr...

September 21, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Who said school can’t be cool? Rockford Public Schools are in the...

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COVID testing site closing at College of Medicne, moving to west Rockford

September 20, 2022 @ 2:44 pm

From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The SHIELD Illinois community COVID-19 testing site at the University of Illinois...

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Tour De North End returns for 11th year to highlight Rockford businesses and gat...

September 19, 2022 @ 11:42 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Tour De North End bike festival returns this Saturday featuring various...

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New baseball award honors late Rockford Peaches player Shirley Burkovich

September 16, 2022 @ 7:00 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The International Women’s Baseball Center announced the creation of the Hustle Award,...

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New baseball award honors late Rockford Peaches player Shirley Burkovich

September 16, 2022 @ 7:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The International Women’s Baseball Center announced the creation of the Hustle Award,...

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Another fast-food addition is coming to Loves Park's growing restaurant corridor

September 16, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — The city’s corridor of restaurants off the interstate already has coffee,...

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78 films from 50 countries: Mosaic World Film Festival unites filmmakers in Rock...

September 15, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Filmmakers from all over the world will fill the Nordlof Center this...

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78 films from 50 countries: Mosaic World Film Festival unites filmmakers in Rock...

September 15, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Filmmakers from all over the world will fill the Nordlof Center this...

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Tinker Swiss Cottage in Rockford set to host fundraiser to 'preserve the history...

September 14, 2022 @ 3:10 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens is hosting a fundraising event Saturday...

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Let's get spooky: Pumpkin Patch in Caledonia announces annual Witches Ball

September 13, 2022 @ 1:45 pm

By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our mobile app CALEDONIA — Halloween is right around the corner, and the Lindberg Pumpkin Patch will...

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Rockford to host 3 public safety town hall meetings

September 13, 2022 @ 10:47 am

From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The city will host three public safety town hall meetings over the...

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Rockford gas prices decline for the 13th straight week after historic highs

September 12, 2022 @ 12:27 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — After historic high prices at the pump this summer, gasoline prices in...

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Walk to End Alzheimer's returns with pre-event activities that offer 'something ...

September 12, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s is coming up later this month...

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$5.5M rebuild of Charles Street in Rockford includes 'much safer' new multiuse p...

September 9, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Work to rebuild a more than half-mile stretch of Charles Street complete...

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'We have to start sooner': Ready to learn kits aim to help Rockford children get...

September 7, 2022 @ 1:13 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new partnership aims to provide families and young children the resources...

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Rockford police and fire chiefs remember 9/11; both will participate in event be...

September 7, 2022 @ 6:00 am

Rockford Police Chief Carla Redd and Rockford Fire Department Chief Michele Pankow join Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to talk about...

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