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Stadelman says requiring U.S.-made flags is ‘the right thing to do’

By Benjamin Kibbey | May 16, 2021

The Illinois Senate is considering legislation to amend the state’s Flag Display Act to prohibit state agencies or institutions from purchasing state or U.S. flags not manufactured in the United States.

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Sosnowski’s bill would limit governor’s emergency proclamations: ‘We need to get back to democracy’

By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 9, 2021

Republicans in the Illinois General Assembly are pushing to curb the powers a governor can exercise during a declared disaster by limiting the frequency with which proclamations can be issued without the agreement of legislators.

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Syverson: Redistricting bill 'is about ensuring that our legislative maps are not drawn by politicians who benefit directly from unfair maps'

By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 5, 2021

Advocates of legislation introduced in the Illinois State Senate this session say that they want to add transparency to the redistricting process by creating an independent commission to handle the process.

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Stephenson County had to deal with fewer vaccines being available after changes

By Benjamin Kibbey | Mar 10, 2021

Stephenson County Public Health is saying that a shortage of COVID-19 vaccines from the state came out of nowhere, leaving policymakers to try to respond quickly to the problem.

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Kinzinger's support of Trump's second impeachment, election outcome faces backlash from Illinois GOP county leaders

By Benjamin Kibbey | Feb 17, 2021

U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Illinois) received the condemnation of fellow state Republicans for supporting the January impeachment proceedings against then-President Donald Trump.

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Rockford Hard Rock Casino ones step closer, but board chair’s comment casts shadow

By Benjamin Kibbey | Feb 10, 2021

Rockford is on its way to being home to a new Hard Rock Casino.

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Keicher calls for optimism as 102nd General Assembly opens in Illinois

By Benjamin Kibbey | Jan 24, 2021

During the 102nd General Assembly opening on Jan. 13, state Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) took a moment to remind himself and his fellow lawmakers of the responsibility with which they are entrusted.

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Sosnowski helps support Holiday Diaper Drive in Rockford

By Benjamin Kibbey | Nov 28, 2020

Residents interested in helping local families with infant children can do their part by giving to the Holiday Diaper Drive running through Dec. 1.

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Rockford Auburn coach: 'I was pleasatly surprised' by IHSA's stance against Pritzker

By Benjamin Kibbey | Nov 16, 2020

Coaches and student athletes remain in a position of uncertainty as an impasse between Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) continues. At Rockford Auburn High School, Boys Basketball head coach, Bryan Ott, states he was initially surprised that the IHSA conflicted with Pritzker.

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Rockford Registar Star Editorial board calls for listening in discussions on police reform

By Benjamin Kibbey | Sep 20, 2020

The editorial board at the Rockford Register Star recently penned an opinion piece calling for cooperation and communication among community members in discussing issues surrounding policing and the treatment of people of all ethnicities.

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Illinois working mothers face dramatically widening employment gap due to COVID-19 restrictions

By Benjamin Kibbey | Aug 8, 2020

The economic crisis brought on by COVID-19 has left millions out of work in Illinois, but none more so than working mothers.

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Rock Valley College picks former Shopko site in Belvidere for new tech center

By Benjamin Kibbey | Jul 29, 2020

Rock Valley College (RVC) and Belvidere Community Unit School District 100 are cooperating on plans to bring an Advanced Technology Center (ATC) to Boone County.

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Illinois far behind in background checks, ID card requests as new gun owners try to buy firearms

By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 14, 2020

A backlog in Illinois’ redundant background check system may be causing some who are now attempting to purchase firearms to have to wait longer to receive them.