After more than 700 days without a budget, the state of Illinois finally has one. Is this a better-late-than-never situation, or is it more encouraging than that? It’s better than…
THROUGH AUG. 3 Music in the Park Sinnissippi Park Music Shell 1401 N. 2nd St., Rockford free Every Tuesday and Thursday through Aug. 3. Upcoming performers: July 27 – Blooze Brothers,…
Imagine that President Donald Trump gave a speech praising a strong Europe. Imagine that he called forthrightly on Russia to stop its aggression in Ukraine and join the community of…
A true gem of Rockford’s southwest side and a testament to the city’s business and architectural history has re-opened to the public. The Ethnic Heritage Museum Board hosted a grand…
When the legal smoke clears Cook County doubtless will have a soft drink tax. The measure as originally proposed would impose a 1-cent-per-ounce tax on all “sweetened beverages,”…
Beware of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s lowballing. That’s good advice for the Democrats and others who are getting cocky about defeating a Republican replacement…
Let me see if I have this straight: A new law is necessary when legislators discover there is a problem affecting the citizens they serve. The legislative body then passes a law to…
THROUGH AUG. 3 Music in the Park Sinnissippi Park Music Shell 1401 N. 2nd St., Rockford free Every Tuesday and Thursday through Aug. 3 Upcoming performers: June 27 – Rockford…
Three men shot – one ...Three men were shot – one fatally -- Saturday afternoon on Chicago's ...
Government, defense spar as child ...With the criminal trial of Elburn veterinarian Adam Stafford King fast approaching ...
Chicago teen charged in fatal ...A 19-year-old Chicago man has been charged in connection with a fatal ...
Challenges persist for women, minorities ...PEORIA — For 60 years, SkillsUSA Illinois has held workforce development competitions ...
