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Friday, January 22, 2016
Problematic Public Education in Illinois

Public education in Chicago and around the state has been suppressed by poor fiscal management and riddled with conflicts of interest that continue to jeopardize the academic future of our…


Tuesday, January 19, 2016
International Firm Expands in Northern Illinois, Creates Jobs

Today, Illinois Lt. Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti  announced the future growth plans of  Evac North America, a manufacturer for wastewater vacuums and treatment systems. Evac is located in Huntwood Business Park,…


Wednesday, January 6, 2016
Illinois Residents Continue to Migrate Elsewhere in 2015

According to the United Van Lines 2015 Migration Study,  Illinois has one of the highest percentages of outbound migration in the United States. Illinois (63 percent) held steady at the No….


Monday, January 4, 2016
Local Government Consolidation and Unfunded Mandates Task Force Issues Final Report to Governor Rauner

Today, the Local Government Consolidation and Unfunded Mandates Task Force formally presented its final report to Governor Bruce Rauner.   According to the US Census of Government, Illinois has more local…


Monday, December 7, 2015
Rep. Sosnowski Attends Annual IMA Luncheon

Rep. Sosnowski – “Had a great time at the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) Luncheon. Thank you for all you do. Also, Congratulations to a local Rockford business, J & M…


Thursday, November 12, 2015
Rockford Park District Unveils the UW Health Sports Factory

Congratulations to the Rockford Park District on unveiling the UW Health Sports Factory. Thank you for your partnership in making the downtown sports complex possible.


Monday, November 9, 2015
Enbridge Energy Helps Bring Education, Food Delivery, to Boone County

On Monday, November 9, 2015, Enbridge Energy Company, Inc. dedicated a new scholarship at Rock Valley Community College while also donating a company truck to the Belvidere Boone County Food…


Thursday, October 22, 2015
SOS Offers Paperless License Plate Renewal Notices Via Email

The Secretary of State Office (SOS) is now offering paperless license plate renewal notices via email. Signing up will offer a convenient and secure way for Illinois motorists to go…


Friday, September 25, 2015
My View: Turning Illinois Around, State Rep. Joe Sosnowski

Governor Bruce Rauner’s plans to tackle the state’s budget crisis have been transparent and consistent since taking office this past January. He has vowed to turn Illinois around with rational…


Monday, September 21, 2015
Taxpayers Deserve Support in RVC Faculty Strike

Rockford has one of the highest property taxes in the nation.  The state of Illinois has a growing budget deficit making college funding appropriations unknown. In addition, the Rockford area…