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A Bloomington, Illinois woman's search for the child she put up for adoption in 1996 has a heartwarming update thanks to a Rockford Facebook group.

Two lifelong pals decided to celebrate an incredible achievement side-by-side.

A Sycamore teen named Kylie Ryder will be in Orlando next week hoping to snag Miss America's "Outstanding Teen" crown.

Women living in Winnebago, Boone and Ogle county are encouraged to join a Facebook group on a mission to 'sprinkle' joy throughout the Stateline.

There's nothing better than a stranger telling you that 'you rock,' one Rockford Mom is making that happen all over the 815 by handing out 'You Rock' stickers.

That's some high praise when the rest of the list touts Walt Disney World, Honolulu, New Orleans, and Las Vegas.

This story really can't get any sweeter.

Everyone seems to feel the same about the year 2016; it sucked and we're happy to see it go. Lots of beloved celebrity deaths, too many crime and shooting stories to talk about, and a presidential election that got entirely too ugly are some of the main reasons I feel 2016 can take a flying leap. Many good things did happen this year too, especially locally, and I think we all may need a reminder