Community Foundation grant applications open Aug. 10
ROCKFORD -- The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois's Community Grants program application will open August…
Police vow to arrest City Market protesters who ‘breach peace’
ROCKFORD -- The Rockford Police Department announced Friday that anyone who causes an illegal disruption at City…
STATE
Pritzker announces new COVID-19 emergency rules
CHICAGO - Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Friday he is submitting administrative rules that would allow authorities to fine businesses up to $2,500 for failing to require face coverings and social distancing in the fight against COVID-19.
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Illinois headed for ‘painful’ budget cuts without federal help
CHICAGO -- Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says Congressional Republicans are standing in the way of Illinois getting federal assistance.
Pritzker warned Wednesday of “extraordinarily painful” cuts to government spending, including layoffs…
Pritzker: Fraudulent unemployment cases top 120K
SPRINGFIELD – The state has identified more than 120,000 instances of fraud in its unemployment system since March, approximately 114,000 of which targeted the federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program that has been ripe for…
New Illinois Human Rights Commission head named
CHICAGO - Gov. J.B. Pritzker named Tracey B. Fleming as the Executive Director of the Illinois Human Rights Commission Wednesday, Aug. 5.
Fleming joins the HRC following an over 20-year career as a professional advisor and leader with…
SPORTS
Rockford Rivets resume season Thursday
ROCKFORD - After consulting with the Northwoods League and local public health officials, the Rockford Rivets are…
Cards’ Molina, DeJong positive for coronavirus, eye return
ST. LOUIS -- All-Star catcher Yadier Molina was one of the seven Cardinals players to have tested positive for…