Rockford Sun

Belvidere boys basketball coach is optimistic his team will play this season

By Kyla Asbury | Nov 16, 2020

Belvidere High School varsity boys coach Todd Brannan hopes his student-athletes will get a chance to play basketball this year.

DHL donates six computers to SheVets

By Kyla Asbury | Nov 14, 2020

DHL has donated six computers to Rockford's chapter of SheVets to help veterans in need of internet access.

Fozzy’s Bar and Grill defies third closure order, owner calls Pritzker’s bluff

By Kyla Asbury | Oct 27, 2020

Nick Fosberg’s bar, Fozzy’s Bar and Grill, has been served three closure notices since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

Rep. Bustos' comments on Medicaid draw sharp rebuke from Mercyhealth hospital officials

By Kyla Asbury | Jun 20, 2020

Officials at an Illinois hospital are upset over comments made by U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos in which she urged the federal government to stop providing relief payments for health systems that have stopped accepting Medicaid patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Crust & Crumbles is first Rockford area business to receive special bridge loan

By Kyla Asbury | May 11, 2020

Crust & Crumbles is the first local business owner to receive a special bridge loan to help carry the business until the COVID-19 pandemic passes.

Sosnowski urges Democrats to pass property tax relief bills, criticizes 'sham' task force

By Kyla Asbury | Mar 31, 2020

State Rep. Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) urged Democrats to help bring several bills to provide property tax relief to Illinois residents, during a March 3 press conference.

Rockford senator opposes new spending in budget

By Kyla Asbury | Mar 26, 2020

State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) does not want any new spending in the Illinois budget proposal.

From Prairie State Wire

Republican lawmakers disappointed in governor's budget proposal

By Kyla Asbury | 4 years ago

Illinois Republicans were disappointed after hearing Gov. J.B. Pritzker's budget proposal last week

Rep. Sosnowski questions elections board about AVR mishaps

By Kyla Asbury | Feb 16, 2020

Illinois House Rep. Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) had some questions for the Illinois State Board of Elections (BOE) during a recent House Executive Committee hearing regarding a series of recently disclosed glitches in the state's automatic voter registration (AVR) program.

From Prairie State Wire

Bipartisan group of lawmakers, fair-mapping advocates speak out against gerrymandering

By Kyla Asbury | 4 years ago

A bipartisan group of legislators and policy watchdogs met Thursday to discuss their commitment to bringing fair district mapping to state and local politics throughout Illinois.

From Prairie State Wire

Republican leaders would have liked more from Pritzker's speech, but will run with 'spirit of collaboration'

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

While House and Senate Republicans were critical of many aspects of Gov. J.B. Pritzker's State of the State address on Wednesday, most remain hopeful that he was sincere about bringing about a spirit of bipartisan collaboration.

From Illinois Valley Times

Rep. Demmer voices support for GOP-led ethics reform movement

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

Illinois House Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) recently spoke out in favor of several pieces of legislation regarding ethics that Republicans have introduced in the wake of several corruption investigations involving state Democrats.

Syverson opposes two bills on senate floor

By Kyla Asbury | Nov 8, 2019

Illinois state Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) spoke out against two bills on the Senate floor this week.

From Prairie State Wire

Americans for Prosperity-Illinois urges passage of License to Work Act

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-IL) recently held a press conference to show its support for a senate bill that would end the practice of suspending state motorists' driver's licenses for non-driving offenses.

From Illinois Valley Times

Demmer introduces bills to end lobbying for House members

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

Illinois House Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) held a press conference this week to introduce legislation in light of the arrest of state Rep. Luis Arroyo (D-Chicago) for alleged corruption.

From Prairie State Wire

Sen. Oberweis opposes gambling expansion bill

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

The Illinois Senate passed a bill on June 2 that supports a vertical capital bill and expands the state's gambling access.

From Prairie State Wire

Sen. Syverson opposes Public Aid bill

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

The Senate passed a bill last week that restructures care grants and amends the Illinois Public Aid Code to require the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to restructure the Family Support Program to enable early treatment of youth, young adults and transition-age adults with a serious mental illness or serious emotional disturbance.

From Prairie State Wire

House passes severance bill for college coaches

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

A bill passed the House on Tuesday that exempts college athletics coaches who are compensated by non-government funds from severance pay when they are dismissed for misconduct.

TANF bill passes despite Syverson's opposition

By Kyla Asbury | Jun 1, 2019

Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) stood in opposition of a bill that allows individuals participating in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program to receive benefits even when they are noncompliant.

From Kane County Reporter

Keicher says new tax structure will cause Illinoisans to leave

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

House Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) said a graduated income tax structure will cause Illinois residents to flee the state during the House session on Monday when the chamber was voting on the constitutional amendment.