By Jim Hagerty Reporter CHICAGO - Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says the state is keeping a close watch on nursing homes home across the state to stop the spread of COVID-19, as the national death toll at long-term care facilities…

Rockford needs home rule; it’s that simple. Without it, the city’s interest rates will continue to climb, our industries will continue to miss opportunities, our citizens will continue to pay more for less.

Joe Sosnowski’s HB4298, a carbon copy of his five other previous attempts, would require the state’s nearly 7,000 bodies of government to be solely responsible for posting this vital public information and foot the bill for maintaining…