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Keicher: 'I’m optimistic that the work we are doing... will save lives!!'

By Rockford Sun Report | Apr 3, 2023

In a March 18 Facebook post, Rep. Jeff Keicher spread the word about legislation he is co-sponsoring that focuses on fentanyl strip access.

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McCombie announces office's third annual spring photo contest

By Rockford Sun Report | Apr 2, 2023

In a March 24 Facebook post, Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) announced her office's third annual spring photo contest.

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Board Member of Belvidere School district: 'I don't feel prepared to have metabolized all this information'

By Rockford Sun Report | Mar 31, 2023

The Belvidere community school district discusses potential support for a massive industry project in the area.

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Whitcomb: 'My mind was changed' on postponing vote to expand early childhood program

By Rockford Sun Report | Mar 31, 2023

The Belvidere community school district has approved expanding its early childhood program, though funding questions remain.

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Keicher: 'It was an honor to speak in support of offshore wind on Friday'

By Rockford Sun Report | Mar 30, 2023

State Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) shared an update on a bill meant to create an offshore wind energy pilot program in a Facebook post published on Sunday.

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Illinois celebrates National Women's Month with variety of events

By Rockford Sun Report | Mar 27, 2023

March is National Women’s Month and not only are there a number of events happening to honor the great women of Illinois, Rep. Tony McCombie is also accepting nominations to honor those who have done so much for the state.

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Chesney: 'Facilities that provide care to our most vulnerable should be near the front of the line for budgetary dollars'

By Rockford Sun Report | Mar 27, 2023

After reports of abuse in a state mental health facility, Sen. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) took to Facebook to demand proper care for vulnerable individuals.

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The Parks Chamber New Member Orientation WEBINAR on April 5

By Rockford Sun Report | Mar 27, 2023

The Parks Chamber New Member Orientation WEBINAR on April 5

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McCombie: 'This bill will help save lives'

By Rockford Sun Report | Mar 22, 2023

In a March 16 news release, Rep. Tony McCombie revealed a bill to address the Fentanyl epidemic.

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Asian crops face El Nino threat, deepens food inflation worries

By Rockford Sun Report | Mar 17, 2023

Asian crops face El Nino threat, deepens food inflation worries

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Chesney visits area functions: 'Had a great meeting with officials from the City of South Beloit'

By Rockford Sun Report | Mar 14, 2023

Illinois state Sen. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) shared his visit to the City of South Beloit in a recent Facebook post.

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Keicher: 'Illinois is already one of the most difficult places in the country to start and grow a business'

By Rockford Sun Report | Mar 9, 2023

State Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) shared information on legislation he recently filed in a news release published Feb 22.

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Growth Dimensions executive director Fettes: 'We hope to see that this will bring some more resources in our community'

By Rockford Sun Report | Mar 9, 2023

The Belvidere City Council discussed community outreach programs with local organizations during a meeting held on February 20

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Illinois' Chesney on new siting law for renewable energy facilities: I 'will continue to voice my disapproval of this loss of local control'

By Rockford Sun Report | Mar 1, 2023

Illinois state Sen. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) recently shared a statement regarding Public Act 11-1123, which restricts local control over the siting of renewable energy projects.

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Chesney: 'Our governor is channeling taxpayer dollars toward illegal aliens'

By Rockford Sun Report | Feb 18, 2023

In a response posted on his Senate website, Sen. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) took a dim view of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s State of the State and Budget Address.

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North Boone School board discusses district improvements: 'Part of what we are doing to meet that goal and that strategy is our instructional coaching program'

By Rockford Sun Report | Feb 16, 2023

North Boone school officials received an update on district improvements and other efforts during a recent meeting, focusing on strategic plans in the district.

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Keicher: 'Dysfunction at state agencies under the Pritzker administration has caused Illinois residents unnecessary hardship'

By Rockford Sun Report | Feb 16, 2023

In a Feb. 8 Facebook post, Rep. Jeff Keicher pointed out issues at IDES affecting taxpayers.

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Thompson on new school buses: 'It is essentially a trial run, but it's a lot of money to try things out'

By Rockford Sun Report | Feb 15, 2023

The Harlem Community School District Board approved several proposed school improvements during a meeting held last month.

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Keicher opposes passage of solar, wind farm bill: 'This legislation contains no protections for farmers and rural land owners in Illinois'

By Rockford Sun Report | Jan 27, 2023

A bill designed to protect clean energy projects in Illinois has been passed by a 73-36 vote in the House and 33-17 in the Senate.

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Owen Costanza loses defamation lawsuit against reporter; Everything published was truthful

By Rockford Sun Report | Jan 27, 2023

After failing at the primary election in his bid for reelection as Poplar Grove Mayor, and losing the election for Precinct Committeeman, Owen Costanza decided to extract revenge on a local reporter, the winner of the Mayoral race, and others who may have assisted in the campaign, by filing a lawsuit claiming, among other things, defamation. The suit was based on a flyer distributed to local voters.