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Sosnowski calls for different funding focus for state schools

By Ruth de Jauregui | Aug 2, 2017

Rep. Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) sent a strongly worded letter to his colleagues in the Illinois House on Monday, urging them to work together to implement an equitable funding system for schools.

Illinois Opportunity Project leader joins Rauner campaign push

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jul 17, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner's campaign committee has hired Matt Besler, president of the Illinois Opportunity Project, as its chief adviser, the non-profit advocacy announced on Monday.

Workers' comp fraud can't be left on back burner, law firm argues

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jul 2, 2017

The budget battle in the Illinois Statehouse has allowed workers' compensation fraud to continue largely unchecked, the law firm Keefe, Campbell, Biery & Associates (KCBA) contends.

Budget breakdown lands Illinois one step from junk bond rating

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jun 8, 2017

Illinois did something this week that no state has ever done: received a downgraded credit rating to near-junk bond status.

Rockford assures residents that city water is not contaminated

By Ruth de Jauregui | Feb 3, 2017

The City of Rockford Water Division clarified a recent WREX Channel 13 News report that left viewers with the impression that city water is contaminated with volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

Rockford accepts award for Downtown Strategic Action Plan

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jan 22, 2017

The Congress for the New Urbanism Illinois (CNU-IL) has awarded a Charter Award to the city of Rockford for its Downtown Strategic Action Plan.

Rockford city administrator moving on

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jan 22, 2017

Rockford Mayor Lawrence Morrissey recently announced that City Administrator Jim Ryan has accepted the Vice President and COO position with Rock Valley College (RVC).