November, 2017 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Rockford Sun Athletes in Action, Football: Nov. 26 - Dec. 2

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 29, 2017

Athletes in Action tracks players with ties to communities within the Rockford Sun coverage area as they compete at the collegiate level. The following football players will compete during the week of Nov. 26 to Dec. 2.

Rockford Sun Athletes in Action, Football: Nov. 19 - Nov. 25

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 22, 2017

Athletes in Action tracks players with ties to communities within the Rockford Sun coverage area as they compete at the collegiate level. The following football players will compete during the week of Nov. 19 to Nov. 25.

Ives stops in Rockford to speak at Make America Great Again event

By Hoang Tran | Nov 21, 2017

Rockford is the latest stop for Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) as she continues her gubernatorial campaign. Ives will be speaking at a Make America Great Again event at Giovanni’s Convention Center at 4:45 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21.

Syverson calls measures aimed at small wireless facilities, drug-monitoring database ideal for state

By Angela Underwood | Nov 20, 2017

Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) said legislation related to small wireless facilities looks to the future and a drug-monitoring database is a good directive for doctors.

Nicholas and Vincenza Becker acquire 1548 Windswept Way, Belvidere

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 18, 2017

On Nov. 16, 2017, Nicholas and Vincenza Becker purchased a property at 1548 Windswept Way, Belvidere from Youssi Investments LLC for $21,666.67.

State Rep. Joe Sosnowski took money from taxi cab lobby to help ban ride-sharing

By LGIS Newsfeed | Nov 17, 2017

Chicago's taxi cab cartel donated $180,750 to 61 state legislators in 2014-15, including state Rep. Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford), encouraging them to help preserve their traditional monopoly by banning ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft in Illinois.

Offender paroled in zip code 61065 in June

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 17, 2017

One offender released on parole in June lives in Illinois zip code 61065, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Rockford Sun.

Rauner offers condolences to family of slain Rockford officer

By Caitlin Nordahl | Nov 16, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner offered his condolences to the family of Rockford Police Officer Jaimie Cox who was killed earlier this month in the line of duty.

Offender paroled in zip code 61115 in June

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 16, 2017

One offender released on parole in June lives in Illinois zip code 61115, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Rockford Sun.

Analysis: Prairie Hill CCSD tops local peers with 59% of students passing annual tests

By LGIS Newsfeed | Nov 15, 2017

Prairie Hill Community Consolidated School District 133 had the highest rate – 59.2 percent – of students locally who passed the annual state assessments this year, according to a Rockford Sun analysis of Illinois State Board of Education data.

Offender paroled in zip code 61079 in June

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 15, 2017

One offender released on parole in June lives in Illinois zip code 61079, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Rockford Sun.

Rockford Sun Athletes in Action, Football: Nov. 12 - Nov. 18

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 15, 2017

Athletes in Action tracks players with ties to communities within the Rockford Sun coverage area as they compete at the collegiate level. The following football players will compete during the week of Nov. 12 to Nov. 18.

11 offenders paroled in zip code 61008 in June

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 14, 2017

Eleven offenders released on parole in June live in Illinois zip code 61008, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Rockford Sun.

Sosnowski sees lesson in failed Student Access Bill

By Karen Kidd | Nov 12, 2017

The recently failed Student Acess Bill, which would have broadened financial aid available to students regardless of documentation status, was defeated because it was money the state doesn't have to spend, according to Rep. Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford).