Rockford Sun

PEC PLAYHOUSE THEATRE: Audition Announcement: Children & Adults

By Press release submission | Sep 27, 2019

Audition Announcement: Children & Adults

ROCKFORD COLLEGE: Students and families invited to explore and learn more about Rockford University at Future Regent Visit Day on Saturday, October 5

By Press release submission | Sep 27, 2019

Rockford University’s next Future Regent Visit Day is on Saturday, October 5, beginning at 10 a.m

CITY OF ROCKFORD: Sustainability Summit Saturday

By Press release submission | Sep 27, 2019

Learn how to reduce energy waste and save money, explore plant-based diets and gain a deeper understanding of the climate crisis at the Sustainability Summit on Saturday!

MERCY ROCKFORD HEALTH SYSTEM: Mercyhealth Welcomes Anesthesiologist, Stephanie Okwudi, MD

By Press release submission | Sep 27, 2019

Mercyhealth is pleased to welcome Dr. Stephanie Okwudi to the Anesthesiology staff of Javon Bea Hospital–Riverside and Rockton, Rockford. Dr. Okwudi strives to be a caring patient advocate.

MERCY ROCKFORD HEALTH SYSTEM: Mercyhealth Development Foundation Dedicates Pediatric Healing Garden

By Press release submission | Sep 27, 2019

Mercyhealth leadership, donors, community leaders and staff came together yesterday, September 18, to dedicate the Pediatric Healing Garden at Javon Bea Hospital and Physician Clinic—Riverside.

From NW Illinois News

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 90: Rep. Demmer and Sen. Stewart Host Successful Children’s Expo

By Press release submission | 5 years ago

Rep. Demmer and Sen. Stewart Host Successful Children’s Expo

From Chicago City Wire

Taxes will continue to rise until there is pension reform, says WFLD Fox president and GM

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

WFLD Fox 32 Chicago President and General Manager Dennis Welsh did not mince words about the perilous place Illinois’ growing pension crisis has left the state in during a recently aired editorial on the network in which he predicted voters are primed for revolt given anything short of pension reform.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 89: Chesney Reminds about Flag Honors Alerts

By Press release submission | Sep 26, 2019

Chesney Reminds about Flag Honors Alerts

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 61115 convicted of financial crimes or fraud

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2019

There were two offenders convicted of financial crimes or fraud released on parole near Illinois zip code 61115 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Rockford Sun.

Richard W. and Sara L. Kirchner and Kirchner Family Trust sell 3374 Carbineer Drive, Timberlane

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 26, 2019

On Sept. 26, 2019, Richard W. and Sara L. Kirchner and Kirchner Family Trust sold their home at 3374 Carbineer Drive, Timberlane to Joshua M. and Megan B. Coke for $325,000.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois’ pension debt remains worst in the nation

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Illinois’ record-setting 2017 income tax hike has done little to slow the state’s rising pension costs, leaving state taxpayers on the hook for nearly $250 billion in unfunded public pension liability.

From Prairie State Wire

Motorists get no relief from periodic efforts to eliminate Illinois' toll system, IPI reports

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

The prospect of Illinois' tollways becoming “freeways” has proven to be an agonizingly slow process that still has not come close to fruition.

Shannon Graham buys 11654 Tyson Drive, Belvidere

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 25, 2019

The home at 11654 Tyson Drive, Belvidere was sold on Sept. 25, 2019 by Andrea M Hogue, Gregory E Waite Jr. and Andrea M Waite for $304,975. The buyer was Shannon Graham.

49 percent of applicants to Rockford University were admitted for fall 2018

By Rockford Sun | Sep 25, 2019

At Rockford University, 74 percent of undergraduate students are traditional students - age 24 or younger - and 55 percent are female, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

The Madison Media Institute-Rockford Career College enrolls 408 undergrads

By Rockford Sun | Sep 25, 2019

At the Madison Media Institute-Rockford Career College, 53 percent of undergraduate students are traditional students - age 24 or younger - and 75 percent are female, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 61115 convicted of drug crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2019

There were nine offenders convicted of drug crimes released on parole near Illinois zip code 61115 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Rockford Sun.

Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Rockford enrolls 67 undergrads

By Rockford Sun | Sep 25, 2019

At Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Rockford, 73 percent of undergraduate students are traditional students - age 24 or younger - and 99 percent are female, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

Calvin D. and Ann K. King sell 1602 Bliss St., Belvidere

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 25, 2019

On Sept. 25, 2019, Calvin D. and Ann K. King sold their four bedroom, three bathroom home at 1602 Bliss St., Belvidere to Timothy R. and Elizabeth Mendoza for $212,000.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 61115 convicted of crimes involving weapons

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 24, 2019

There were three offenders convicted of crimes involving weapons released on parole near Illinois zip code 61115 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Rockford Sun.

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35: SENATE WEEK IN REVIEW: September 16-20, 2019

By Press release submission | Sep 24, 2019

A one-time tax amnesty program is being offered to delinquent taxpayers beginning October 1.