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Tuesday, March 31, 2020

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CITY OF LOVES PARK: Press Release - Friday, March 20, 2020

To address the current situation in regards to the Coronavirus (COVID 19) pandemic and the Executive Order of Governor Pritzker, the City of Loves Park is taking the following precautionary actions to protect the residents of the City and the employees of the City.

By Press release submission | Mar 28, 2020

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STATELINE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Beloit Health System Reports First Positive COVID-19 Case

A patient, tested by Beloit Health System, was positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

By Press release submission | Mar 28, 2020

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STATELINE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Beloit Health System: New Visitor Restrictions Effective Immediately

By Press release submission | Mar 28, 2020

In an abundance of caution and until further notice, Beloit Health System has activated the next level of visitor restrictions to protect the health and safety of our patients, staff and community.

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CITY OF ROCKFORD: Filing For Unemployment Benefits

By Press release submission | Mar 28, 2020

Illinois residents are filing for unemployment in record numbers as a result of COVID-19, with 115,000 filing during the week of March 21.

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CITY OF ROCKFORD: Wondering if a Business is Essential

By Press release submission | Mar 28, 2020

Since the Stay at Home Executive Order was announced last Friday, we have been working closely with the Winnebago County State’s Attorney and the Winnebago County Health Department to review all complaints and inquiries regarding essential and non-essential businesses.

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Latest Rockford-area coronavirus closings, other developments

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 23, 2020

At least three people in Winnebago County have now tested positive for the coranavirus, according to the Illinois and Winnebago County departments of health.The Rockford-Star reports the most recent two victims were Rockford residents, with one person being in their 30s and the other in their 40s.

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LOVES PARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Sheltering in Place? You may need to install a remote Connectivity Platform

By Press release submission | Mar 22, 2020

Have you planned for how you will access your work computers from home in the event of a "Shelter In Place" order by the State of Illinois?

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CITY OF LOVES PARK: Press release - Friday, March 20, 2020

By Press release submission | Mar 22, 2020

To address the current situation in regards to the Coronavirus (COVID 19) pandemic and the Executive Order of Governor Pritzker, the City of Loves Park is taking the following precautionary actions to protect the residents of the City and the employees of the City.

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LOVES PARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Covid-19 Updates from the Parks Chamber

By Press release submission | Mar 22, 2020

Covid-19 Updates from the Parks Chamber

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CITY OF ROCKFORD: Liquor Sale Changes

By Press release submission | Mar 22, 2020

Effective March 20, 2020, Mayor Tom McNamara, in his role as City of Rockford Liquor Commissioner, is temporarily allowing all bars and restaurants to sell packaged alcohol in sealed original containers curbside or “in person” on a “to go” basis or by home delivery, including by third-party delivery services.

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Rockford, Winnebago County job losses projected from Pritzker's tax plan, Illinois Policy Institute says

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 11, 2020

Rockford political activist Kathy Hansen said she marvels at the way Gov. J.B. Pritzker is proving willing to stoop to any level in getting his progressive tax plan enacted.

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CITY OF LOVES PARK: Road Closings 2020

By Press release submission | Mar 7, 2020

Road Closings 2020

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Keicher wants $100 fee increase on smallest trailers nixed

By Chris Lang | Mar 7, 2020

State Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) is supporting a reversal of license plate fee increase on the smallest class of trailers, according to a recent post on his website.

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Sosnowski lays out blueprint for constitutional pension reform

By Rich Peters | Mar 7, 2020

Rep. Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) recently laid out the blueprint for a constitutional pension reform that would reshape the protection clause to create flexibility for retirees in the state of Illinois.

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OSF ST. ANTHONY MEDICAL CENTER: OSF HealthCare Remains on Alert for COVID-19

By Press release submission | Feb 29, 2020

OSF HealthCare Remains on Alert for COVID-19

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STATELINE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Edward Jones Named One of the 2020 FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® by Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE Magazine

By Press release submission | Feb 29, 2020

For the 21st time, Edward Jones is named one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For by Great Place to Work and FORTUNE Magazine.

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CITY OF ROCKFORD: Investing in Rockford

By Press release submission | Feb 29, 2020

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker was in town this afternoon to announce continued State of Illinois investment in the West State Street Corridor revitalization project.

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CITY OF ROCKFORD: Conversation on Coyotes

By Press release submission | Feb 23, 2020

With a recent increase in coyote sightings, the City of Rockford and Fourteenth Ward Alderman Joe Chiarelli are hosting a community meeting.

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Rep. Sosnowski questions elections board about AVR mishaps

By Kyla Asbury | Feb 17, 2020

Illinois House Rep. Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) had some questions for the Illinois State Board of Elections (BOE) during a recent House Executive Committee hearing regarding a series of recently disclosed glitches in the state's automatic voter registration (AVR) program.

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ROCKFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT: CONGRATULATIONS:We celebrated the promotion of eight officers yesterday!

By Press release submission | Feb 14, 2020

We celebrated the promotion of eight officers yesterday!