GOP leaders: Don’t let Madigan draw maps
July 24, 2018If Republican-leaning counties in Illinois have more referendums on the ballot this November than other counties, it is not by coincidence. Republican leaders are concerned that some…
If Republican-leaning counties in Illinois have more referendums on the ballot this November than other counties, it is not by coincidence. Republican leaders are concerned that some…
THROUGH AUG. 2 Tuesday Evening in the Gardens, Anderson Japanese Gardens 318 Spring Creek Rd., Rockford, Tuesdays, 5 p.m., free for members, regular Garden admission for nonmembers,…
Rod Griffis started collecting antique bikes in 1996 when he found an old Whizzer motorbike that he once rode as a kid. “I grew up on a farm and we still own the farm so [the…
I really don’t get jealous when I see Facebook posts showing photos and videos of my friends’ family vacations. That’s because, to quote the late Johnny Cash, “I’ve been…
Disconnecting from cell phones and electronic devices, Rockford area teens will instead be linking with their peers, others in the community and their faith as part of three unique…
ROCKFORD RU plans $1.2 milion in campus improvements Rockford University said it is investing $1.2 million in improvements to its campus, with the majority of work taking place during…
THROUGH AUG. 2 Tuesday Evening in the Gardens, Anderson Japanese Gardens 318 Spring Creek Rd., Rockford, Tuesdays, 5 p.m., free for members, regular Garden admission for nonmembers,…
If the unbearable summer heat and the undeniable expense of last month’s property taxes has gotten you hot and bothered; take heart and explore these unique Winnebago County attractions…
During the 2023 harvest season, one of Jake Lieb’s tractors quit working. A week later, his combine stopped working, too. Both were new — and he was locked out from making any repairs…
Illinoisans who need a notary public can now access those services online through a new “E-Notary” portal launched by the Secretary of State’s Office. This process is one of…
The Chicago Bears laid out a $3.2 billion plan for a new domed stadium on Chicago’s lakefront on Wednesday, April 24, painting pictures of future Super Bowls and other major public…
Wet fields kept the majority of Illinois farmers from planting for a second consecutive week, but windows for field work will be arriving soon. In addition, the U.S. EPA finally green-lighted…
Third in a series looking at the public funding of sports stadiums in Illinois Pat Quinn was on the ice in 2010 when the Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup, and in Houston in 2005 when…
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois continues to suffer from a shortage of teachers and other education professionals, although recent efforts by the state to ease the strain have made an impact….