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Dillon Valencia

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FEATURE: Last Bell Rings At Perry Elementary

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By Dillon Valencia Verified
| WREX-TV (Rockford, IL) Verified
The final school bell has rung at Perry Elementary School. On Thursday afternoon, students put their pencils down, teachers erased their whiteboards and parents picked up their children for the last time at the 125-year-old Belvidere school. BELVIDERE, Ill. — The final school bell has rung at Perry Elementary School. On Thursday afternoon, students put their pencils down, teachers erased their whiteboards and parents picked up their children for the last time at the 125-year-old Belvidere school.
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Outgoing Dixon Superintendent Looks Back on Decades of Service

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By Dillon Valencia Verified
| WREX-TV (Rockford, IL) Verified
DIXON, Ill. — As the final school day wraps up for students in Dixon Public Schools, outgoing Superintendent Margo Empen is also closing a major chapter in her life after spending more than three decades in the district. Empen is finishing her 11th year as superintendent and her 32nd year overall with the district, a career she described as deeply rewarding. “Grateful, I’m so grateful... to spend your entire career in one district is really an anomaly anymore,” said Empen.
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Decoding Data Centers: The Hidden Engine of the Internet

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By Dillon Valencia Verified
| WREX-TV (Rockford, IL) Verified
A Google data center. A 13 WREX series highlights the rapid growth of data centers, driven by increasing demand for cloud storage, AI and everyday digital use. Experts say while they power modern life, concerns about their energy and water impact are growing as demand shows no signs of slowing. ROCKFORD, Ill. — As AI becomes more widely used and data centers continue to pop up, 13 WREX is launching a new exclusive series, “Decoding Data Centers,” taking a closer look at their growth and impact.
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