State’s revenue picture improves as economy recovers
New numbers come as lawmakers try to finalize new budget
By Peter Hancock
Capitol News Illinois…
Another jump in prices tightens the squeeze on US consumers
By Martin Crutsinger
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — American consumers absorbed another surge in prices in…
LOCAL
Discovery Center Museum earns Tripadvisor “Travelers’ Choice” Award for attractions
From Ann Marie Walker
Discovery Center Museum
ROCKFORD, IL – Discovery Center Museum today announced that it has been recognized as a 2020 Travelers’ Choice award-winner for Attractions. Based on a full year of Tripadvisor reviews,…
LTTE: Budget amendment implications
From Steve Schultz
Winnebago County Board District 3
County government is made up of many different departments with different types of management.
Some departments are managed by independent elected officials, others are managed the…
RAM announces plans for virtual Greenwich Village Art Fair
From Sarah Bursley McNamara
Rockford Art Museum
In response to the current global health crisis, Rockford Art Museum announces plans for the 72nd Greenwich Village Art Fair to go to a virtual two-day event, happening September 19–20,…
Rock House Kids receives COVID-19 relief funding from Club Blue
Provided
ROCKFORD, IL – Rock House Kids, a safe haven for inner-city kids ages 6-18, is the recipient of a grant from Club Blue in Rockford. Club Blue announced 8 local charities that work with children will benefit from their Covid-19…
SPORTS
White Sox reunite with La Russa, hire Hall of Fame manager
By Andrew Seligman
Associated Press
CHICAGO (AP) — Tony La Russa, the Hall of Famer who won a World Series…
Nagy sticks with Foles, play-calling duties after Rams loss
By Andrew Seligman
Associated Press
Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy is sticking with quarterback Nick Foles over…