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photojournalist from central texas currently located in Rockford, Illinois for @rrstar
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Penny Wirtjes is a 2025 Excalibur award finalist | Photos

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By Kara Hawley
| Rockford Register Star Verified
Kara Hawley Updated Dec. 3, 2025, 7:09 p.m. CT Penny Wirtjes, founder of Gigi’s Playhouse Rockford, poses for a photograph on Nov. 19, 2025, at the center in Machesney Park. Wirtjes is a finalist the 2025 Excalibur award. Kara Hawley/Rockford Register Star Penny Wirtjes, local founder of Gigi’s Playhouse Rockford, is pictured on Nov. 19, 2025, at the center in Machesney Park. Kara Hawley/Rockford Register Star Gigi’s Playhouse Rockford, pictured on Nov.
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Byron football team claims exciting state championship. See photos Original

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By Kara Hawley
| Rockford Register Star Verified
Kara Hawley Byron players celebrate the IHSA Class 3A football state championship after a dramatic win over Tolono Unity on Nov. 28, 2025, at Illinois State University in Normal. Kara Hawley/Rockford Register Star Byron’s Dawson Criddle (4) runs it in for a touchdown during the exciting IHSA Class 3A football state championship game against Tolono Unity on Nov. 28, 2025, at Illinois State University in Normal. Byron hung on for the 56-50 win.
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Lena-Winslow hauls in another 1A state title in football. See photos

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By Kara Hawley
| Rockford Register Star Verified
Kara Hawley Le-Win celebrates winning the IHSA Class 1A football state championship game over Brown County on Nov. 28, 2025, at Illinois State University in Normal. Kara Hawley/Rockford Register Star Le-Win celebrates winning the IHSA 1A football state championship game against Brown County on Nov. 28, 2025, at Illinois State University in Normal.
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