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Ronald Lewis
Ronald Lewis
Reporter · Rockford, IL
Ronald has over a decade of experience covering local government for the Rockford Register Star after earning his degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago. He specializes in city council meetings and local policy changes that affect the Rockford community.
More from Ronald →Reporter · Friday, November 13, 2026 at 6:27 PM · 1 min read
Microsoft has been identified as the company evaluating Monarch Energy-controlled property in south Rockford for a potential data center, following months of uncertainty regarding the identity of the facility's operator.
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Local news from Rockford Current
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Friday, November 13, 2026
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