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CITY OF ROCKFORD: Two Big Donations

Today, two community groups presented donations to the Rockford Family Peace Center.

By Press release submission | Dec 7, 2019

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CITY OF ROCKFORD: Keeping A Community Asset Open

Today, Mayor McNamara announced a plan that will reopen Alpine Pool for the 2020 season.

By Press release submission | Dec 7, 2019

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Rep. Keicher works with Partnership for Completion to open doors to higher ed

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 2, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) recently participated in a student forum on the campus of Northern Illinois University in which students discussed the challenges they face trying to pursue an education.

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Congressional candidate Ives vows to assert her contempt for political corruption at the national level

By Glenn Minnis | 8 days ago

Illinois congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) is vowing to continue to be a thorn in the side of longtime Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago).

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ROCKFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT: Congratulations to this group of Citizens Police Academy graduates!

By Press release submission | Nov 30, 2019

Congratulations to this group of Citizens Police Academy graduates!

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SWEDISHAMERICAN HOSPITAL: SwedishAmerican Welcomes New OB Hospitalist Dr. Stephen Gladdin

By Press release submission | Nov 30, 2019

SwedishAmerican Hospital is pleased to welcome new obstetrician Dr. Stephen Gladdin.

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Rep. Keicher, task force fight sexual abuse in wake of troubling admission by Chicago Public Schools

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 25, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) is taking action in the wake of a Chicago Sun-Times report that over the past year, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) received nearly three complaints per school day alleging acts of sexual misconduct by adults against students.

From NW Illinois News

Democrats handed over possession of the ethics reform issue, Rep. Chesney says

By Glenn Minnis | 13 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is one of many Republican lawmakers questioning Democrats' commitment to eradicating corruption in state government.

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Consolidation of public-safety pension funds 'is the most responsible step,' Rep. Keicher says

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 18, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) says his reasons are many for supporting a bill to consolidates the pension funds of 649 local police and fire departments.

From NW Illinois News

Democrats' response to crisis of corruption in state government 'simply unbelievable,' Rep. Chesney say

By Glenn Minnis | 21 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) wonders how Democratic lawmakers can even keep a straight face while talking about wanting ethics reform.

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CITY OF ROCKFORD: Public Input Sessions

By Press release submission | Nov 14, 2019

We Need Your Input

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Rep. Demmer voices support for GOP-led ethics reform movement

By Kyla Asbury | 24 days ago

Illinois House Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) recently spoke out in favor of several pieces of legislation regarding ethics that Republicans have introduced in the wake of several corruption investigations involving state Democrats.

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CITY OF LOVES PARK: Road Closure Notice: Beginning Friday, November 15, 2019, the Rock River Water Reclamation District will be closing Pebble Creek Trail between Woodlake Drive adn Towhee Trail

By Press release submission | Nov 14, 2019

Road Closure Notice: Beginning Friday, November 15, 2019, the Rock River Water Reclamation District will be closing Pebble Creek Trail between Woodlake Drive adn Towhee Trail, for sewer repair.

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Rep. Keicher backs five GOP-led ethics reform bills amid state corruption scandals

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 11, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) is determined to bring about ethics reform in state government following a spate of corruption charges against Democratic lawmakers.

From NW Illinois News

Rep. Chesney pushes for reform after 'disgusting' federal allegations of bribery, kickbacks

By Glenn Minnis | 27 days ago

State Rep. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) fumes that Illinois state government is screaming out for reform.

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Syverson opposes two bills on senate floor

By Kyla Asbury | Nov 9, 2019

Illinois state Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) spoke out against two bills on the Senate floor this week.

From NW Illinois News

Rep. Chesney to host Pet Rescue Fair

By Glenn Minnis | 30 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) will be hosting a Pet Rescue Fair from noon to 3 p.m. on Dec. 7 at Friend Forever Humane Society in Freeport.

From Illinois Valley Times

Demmer introduces bills to end lobbying for House members

By Kyla Asbury | 1 month ago

Illinois House Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) held a press conference this week to introduce legislation in light of the arrest of state Rep. Luis Arroyo (D-Chicago) for alleged corruption.

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Illinois homecoming – 'It seems like no one cares about people like us,' returning retiree says

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 4, 2019

After more than 20 years of living in Florida, Don and Paula Parker recently relocated back to their home state of Illinois to be closer to family and back in the place they know best.

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CITY OF ROCKFORD: What’s the difference between a 911 Call Log and Police Statistics?

By Press release submission | Oct 31, 2019

This example illustrates the difference between the two.