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Hanley on SAFE-T Act lawsuit: 'I cannot ignore that, as currently drafted, this law is unconstitutional'

By Bree Gonzales | Oct 7, 2022

Winnebago County State’s Attorney J. Hanley is challenging the Safe-T Act’s constitutionality.

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Ojeda: ‘I will make restoring public safety a top priority’

By Bree Gonzales | Sep 27, 2022

Candidate for the 68th District in the Illinois House of Representatives Jonathan Ojeda is decrying election opponent Rep. Dave Vella (D-Rockford) for voting for legislation that opponents are saying will further empower criminals and make Illinois less safe.

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Caruana on Safe-T Act: ‘These crimes are serious, call on legislators and insist to repeal it'

By Bree Gonzales | Sep 22, 2022

Winnebago County Sheriff Gary Caruana took to the airwaves to express his displeasure with the soon-to-take-effect SAFE-T ACT.

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Bailey: 'Getting national attention about the loss of major employers and the impact on our state is not good'

By Bree Gonzales | Aug 20, 2022

Illinois losing major companies has not only caught the attention of state officials.

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Bailey: 'Gas prices in Wisconsin are nearly 50 cents per gallon cheaper' than those in Illinois

By Bree Gonzales | Aug 15, 2022

GOP gubernatorial candidate and state Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) has been calling on Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D-IL) for a special session to address inflation and taxes.

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Bailey: 'Rockford region lost nearly 10,000 jobs thanks to the inept so-called leadership of JB Pritzker'

By Bree Gonzales | Aug 9, 2022

Republican gubernatorial candidate Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) wants to bring back jobs to Rockford. The region has recently recorded a loss of almost 10,000 jobs.

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Bailey: ‘We cannot kill our economy on the way to zero-emission vehicles’

By Bree Gonzales | Jul 20, 2022

GOP gubernatorial candidate State Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) is warning Illinois lawmakers against adopting harsh California-like emissions regulations.

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Syverson: ‘My commitment to you is that I will continue to be the kind of leader you are proud to call your Senator’

By Bree Gonzales | Jul 4, 2022

Incumbent state Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) fended off challenger Winnebago County GOP Chairman Eli Nicolosi in a commanding fashion in the June 28 District 35 Republican primary.

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King defeats GOP primary opponent Helmick in the 17th Congressional District: 'Couldn't do this without you'

By Bree Gonzales | Jul 1, 2022

Esther Joy King defeated Republican primary opponent Charlie Helmick in the race for the 17th Congressional District seat.

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Cabello: 'I am honored to have received your overwhelming support in the primary'

By Bree Gonzales | Jun 30, 2022

Illinois House of Representatives District 90 candidate John Cabello thanked his supporters for the favorable results of Tuesday's Republican primary.

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Diocese of Rockford: ‘We need to ask for God’s grace for a renewed commitment to the beauty of God’s gift of life’

By Bree Gonzales | Jun 27, 2022

The Diocese of Rockford released a statement on the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision, which overturned Roe v. Wade's declaration of a constitutional right to abortion.

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Syverson: ‘If in fact the Nicolosi campaign, or frankly any campaign, has forged signatures to get on the ballot, that’s illegal’

By Bree Gonzales | Jun 24, 2022

State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) is calling out his primary opponent Eli Nicolosi (R-Rockford) whose campaign has been accused of forging signatures on candidate petitions.

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'It's porn': 'Gender Queer' removed from Harlem High School

By Bree Gonzales | May 19, 2022

A graphic novel depicting graphic sexual scenes many describe as pornographic in nature has been removed from Harlem High School.

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Sullivan: ‘We urge the Board to stand with the families of his victims and to reject parole for Curtis Brownell’

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 26, 2022

Gubernatorial candidate Jesse Sullivan is advocating against the parole of murderer and sexual predator Curtis Brownwell.

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Rabine: 'I will be a governor who will deliver unbelievable world-class service to my customers'

By Bree Gonzales | Jul 30, 2021

Gubernatorial candidate Gary Rabine recently talked about job creation and solving tax concerns at a breakfast hosted by the Northern Illinois Republican Women at the Stockholm Inn in Rockford.

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Sosnowski: 'We're not growing as a state'

By Bree Gonzales | May 16, 2021

Rep. Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) cites rising taxes to fund the pension system as a cause of decreasing population. He joined Wirepoints’ Ted Dabrowski and colleagues during a news conference on the state’s pension problem revealed by Wirepoints’ research.

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Change to commerce bill wins Sosnowski's approval

By Bree Gonzales | May 13, 2021

Rep. Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) finally gave his yes vote on House Bill 1839 filed by Rep. Margaret Croke (D-Chicago) after the bill’s House floor amendment was adopted.

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An 'unfortunate circumstance' leads to Illinois legislation related to injuries of service animals in DUI accidents

By Bree Gonzales | May 1, 2021

An Illinois legislator said that an "unfortunate circumstance" led him to pitch legislation that allowed drunk drivers to face felony charges when an accident resulted in injury or death to police or service animals.

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Syverson: 'We're trying to protect people from abusing or misusing drugs'

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 26, 2021

At a recent Senate Healthcare & Availability Committee hearing, state Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) explored the goals and benefits of SB1841, a bill filed by Sen. Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) that would help monitor abuse of drug prescriptions.

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Sosnowski listens to community during coffee talk

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 9, 2021

March 8 was a rewarding day for State Rep. Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) as he conducted his “Coffee Talk with Joe in Boone County,” where he gained insights on matters significant to constituents.