Congressional GOP coming to grips with failure
By Erica Werner AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON — A brutal reality is settling over Capitol Hill: The Republican effort to
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Unemployment, number of jobs increase in Illinois in June
SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois unemployment rate increased slightly in June while nonfarm payrolls increased by nearly 9,000 jobs. The Illinois Department
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Mueller probe moves into Trump’s finances
President looking for ways to discredit independent investigator as scope of investigation turns to his and family’s business dealings By Chad
Read moreExxon fined $2M for Tillerson-era breach of Russia sanctions
By Josh Lederman & Matthew Lee Associated Press WASHINGTON — Exxon Mobil Corp. must pay a $2 million fine for
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Halfway mark for 2017 City Market season
The Rockford City Market continues this Friday as its first session vendors celebrate their last week at the market before
Read moreGalena to dedicate garden to friend of Lincoln’s, Grant’s
GALENA — Galena will celebrate the revitalization of a downtown park and name it for a native son. A dedication
Read moreWis. working on incentives to lure Foxconn to state
By Scott Bauer Associated Press MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin is working on a package of incentives to lure Taiwanese iPhone
Read moreFlood waters rising again in northern suburbs
WAUKEGAN — Flood levels along two northern Illinois rivers looked to be falling after flooding this week but another round
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Probe continues in string of Rockford fires
By Jim Hagerty Contributor ROCKFORD — Although it is not known whether three acts of suspected arson to three Rockford buildings
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Prosecutors: Quadruple murder about jealousy, control
By Jim Hagerty Contributor ROCKFORD — Mid-December marks a joyous time for children who celebrate Christmas in Rockford. The year
Read moreWhat comes next after the 2-year budget battle?
By Phil Ciciora U of I News Bureau Christopher Z. Mooney is the former director of the Institute of Government
Read moreIllinois Bicentennial events include video, beer contests
SPRINGFIELD — The buildup to Illinois’ 200th birthday celebration will include a student video contest and a craft beer competition.
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Online Edition. July 19
Check out this week’s always free, always there for you e-edition of The Rock River Times.
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MAKING PROGRESS. Cliffbreakers, Amerock redevelopments underway
By Jim Hagerty Contributor ROCKFORD — The work to give Cliffbreakers a $2.5 million facelift has begun on the city’s
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Hotelier-in-Chief. The Trumps’ new hotels
Two brothers from the Mississippi Delta, who are working with President Trump’s sons on four new hotels, met the president
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