Rockford’s unemployment rate saw one of the largest decreases in the state of Illinois, dropping from 5.9% in 2023 to 4.9% in 2024. According to the Illinois

Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara said a federal funding pause ordered by President Donald Trump has placed needed assistance programs and jobs at risk.

December unemployment rates varied across Illinois metros, with job growth in some areas and decreases in others.

Others receiving votes: 11, Lexington 22. 12, Yorkville Christian 13. 13, Casey-Westfield 12. 14, Dieterich 8. 15, Peoria Christian 4. 16, Bluford Webber 3. 17, Edinburg 3. 18, South Beloit 3. 19, Hinckley-Big Rock 1. 20, Princeville 1. 21, Chicago (Fenger) 1.

The Federal Trade Commission is accusing Deere & Co. of unfairly monopolizing the farm equipment repair market.

Illinois U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen says the Trump administration’s sudden pause of federal grants, loans and other financial assistance programs will result in widespread adverse outcomes.

U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen says the Trump administration’s sudden pause of federal grants, loans and other financial assistance programs will result in widespread adverse outcomes.

Chaminade at Quincy, 5:45 p.m. Peoria High at Galesburg, 6:30 p.m. Dunlap at United Township, 6:30 p.m. Polo – JT Stephenson 4 0-0 1 11, Mercer Mumford 3 1-2 1 10, Gus Mumford 5 8-10 1-2 4 22, Jordan Reed 1 0-0 1, 3, Noah Dewey 0 2-2 2 2, Aiden Messer 1 0-0 1 2. Totals: 14 FG, 3s: G.Mumford 4, M.Mumford 3, Stephenson 3, Reed, 11-14 FT, 12 Fouls.

Two cats are missing after a house fire Thursday afternoon on Rockford’s east side. District Chief Joe Montavon says firefighters arrived at the home in the 3900 block of Guilford Road within five minutes of the call.

This grant is a tremendous step forward in our ongoing efforts to attract industrial development and investment to East Moline,” Mayor Reggie Freeman said.

A 32-year-old registered sex offender faces multiple charges following a report of an attack at a Machesney Park home.

A grant from the State of Illinois is helping East Moline attract more industrial development to the city. An email from the Quad Cities Chamber says East Moline has been awarded a $128,000 grant