City announces winter warming centers
Staff Report
ROCKFORD - The City of Rockford Human Services Department, a Community Action Agency, announces the availability of warming centers in Winnebago and Boone counties during the 2018-2019 winter season.
These facilities…
Dem gains threaten Trump agenda, even without ‘blue wave’
By Steve Peoples
and Jill Colvin
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats have regained control of the House from President Donald Trump's Republican Party in the midterm elections, powered by a suburban revolt that has threatened…
Your Horoscope: November 7, 2018
ARIES
To avoid heartburn, make a slight change to your diet and learn to relax. Your health and mood depend on your everyday habits, which in turn reflect upon your mental state.
TAURUS
Your companion will do something extra…
State senators address Rockford aldermen on pension crisis
By Jim Hagerty
Reporter
ROCKFORD - According to state senators Dave Syverson and Steve Stadelman, pension reform is on its way this spring.
That's the message the pair sent to Rockford aldermen on Monday during their legislative…
Dems, GOP splitting governor’s races in key states
By David A. Lieb
Associated Press
(ASSOCIATED PRESS) - Democrats tried Tuesday to fight their way back to power in state capitols across the country by reclaiming governor's seats in key Midwest states, major steps in their nationwide…
The Latest: Madigan says voters rejected negative politics
By The Associated Press
CHICAGO (AP) — The Latest on the midterm election in Illinois:
11:20 p.m.
The chairman of the Illinois Democratic Party says voters "rejected the politics of negativity, personal destruction and blame" in…
Jeremy Colliton era begins for Chicago Blackhawks
By Jim Hagerty
Reporter
CHICAGO - In a somewhat surprising move for fans, the Chicago Blackhawks fired coach Joel Quenneville Tuesday and replaced him with Rockford IceHogs coach Jeremy Colliton.
The move may have been inevitable…
J.B. Pritzker elected Illinois governor in landslide
By John O'Connor
and Sara Burnett
Associated Press
CHICAGO (AP) — Democrat J.B. Pritzker, a billionaire who campaigned on making wealthy taxpayers pay more in income taxes as part of a plan to move Illinois past the political…
In prime position: Bears sitting pretty for first playoff berth in years
By Robert Zeglinski
Contributor
For all of the shining energy at Halas Hall these days, there's one topic that's taboo to Matt Nagy's Bears. For all the optimism, talent, and team chemistry galore, there's something the Bears themselves…
Long lines, machine breakdowns mar vote on Election Day
By Christina A. Cassidy, Colleen Long
and Michael Balsamo
Associated Press
ATLANTA (AP) — Problem signs that arose during weeks of early voting carried into Election Day as some voters across the country faced hours-long lines,…
2018 Midterm Election Results
Illinois Governor
100% OF PRECINCTS REPORTING
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JB Pritzker (D)
2,382,536
54%
Bruce Rauner (R / Inc.)
1,723,015
39%
Sam McCann (C)
188,486
4%
Kash Jackson (L)
105,480
2%…
Blackhawks fire Joel Quenneville, name Jeremy Colliton head coach
Staff Report
CHICAGO - The Chicago Blackhawks have relieved Joel Quenneville of his coaching duties and have named Jeremy Colliton the 38th head coach in franchise history.
In addition, the Blackhawks have named Barry Smith an…
Advocacy group: Big money in politics threatens candidate independence
By Greg Bishop
Illinois News Network
CHICAGO - A political reform advocacy group says it has grave concerns about the amount of big money in Illinois elections.
Alisa Kaplan, policy director for Reform For Illinois, said Illinois’…
With division games, Bears figure to see where they stand
By Andrew Seligman
AP Sports Writer
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears are about to find out just where they stand.
The NFC North leaders are staring at three straight division games after playing four in a row against the…