Rockford Sun

Chesney encourages localities to support businesses rather than 'wrapping them up in red tape'

By Sam Jackson | Apr 24, 2023

Illinois Sen. Andrew Chesney sent a message to consumers and to his colleagues in the General Assembly in an April 17 Facebook post, in which he encouraged fewer economic restrictions.

McCombie 'Celebrating National Lineman Day' by pushing bill to promote future line workers

By Sam Jackson | Apr 24, 2023

Illinois Rep. Tony McCombie honored electric line workers by celebrating National Lineman Day on her Facebook page and discussed a bill she is promoting that aims to incentivize more electrical line workers.

Oberman on approved rail merger: STB is 'well aware of the very real and legitimate public concern over rail safety'

By Sam Jackson | Mar 18, 2023

The Surface Transportation Board has approved a controversial $31 million merger between the Canadian Pacific Railway and the Kansas City Railway to create the first transcontinental railroad that runs from Canada to Mexico.

Syverson thanks students at Martin Elementary 'for participating in our Valentines for Seniors program'

By Sam Jackson | Feb 6, 2023

Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) took to Facebook on Jan. 31 to thank a local school for participating in the Valentines for Seniors program.