Illinois

February 14, 2025

Belvidere native Jeanne Gang named Order of Lincoln recipient

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January 22, 2025

Illinois Snow Sculpting competition begins today at Sinnissippi Park in Rockford

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December 27, 2024

Nearly 300 new state laws take effect Jan. 1. Here are key ones to know in Illinois

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May 1, 2024

Parent company of Illinois Bank & Trust in Rockford acquired in $2B deal

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by Kevin Haas

December 27, 2023

New year, new laws: More than 320 Illinois laws take effect Jan. 1

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Invest in Kids

November 14, 2023

Rockford private school leaders raise concern after state declines to extend scholarship tax credit

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Boone County Fair rides

August 1, 2023

Fair season is underway: Here’s your 2023 guide to fairs in the Stateline and beyond

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May 27, 2023

New state budget includes $1.5M for Rockford restaurants hurt by spike in unemployment costs

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Mayor Tom McNamara

April 26, 2023

Proposal would send more state income tax dollars back to cities like Rockford

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April 13, 2023

There’s a push to bring ranked choice voting to presidential primaries in Illinois. Here’s how it works

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