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

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.

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.

Deere & Co. unfairly forces farmers to visit authorized dealers to repair their equipment, resulting in higher prices than if they could fix it themselves or get help from independent shops, the Federal Trade Commission claims in a lawsuit.

Lunar New Year, the 51st annual Rockford Boat, Vacation and Fishing Show and Rockford Ale Fest, along with fundraisers, live music, comedy shows and more to the Rockford area. What: Comedian Anjelah Johnson-Reyes has guest starred on shows such as “Life and Beth,

This includes elections for city council members and the race for the 13th ward position. Jeff Bailey is one of four candidates running for this seat. “I’m running because I’m a Rockfordian; born and raised in this community and I have a love for my community,” said 13th Ward City Council Member Jeff Bailey.

Democrat Ali Abuihmoud will challenge Ald. Mark Bonne, D-14, in the Feb. 25 primary for Rockford City Council.

Projected construction costs total $50 million, pending additional expenses and design plans. Legat anticipates the project will be complete by August of 2027, and Moline-Coal Valley leaders will redraw district boundaries to ensure former Willard neighborhoods fall into Lincoln-Irving's attendance zone.

Two Rockford organizations have created a multi-media exhibition that will let the community submerge itself in art.

The Quad Cities Chamber held a legislative forum on Friday featuring Illinois state representatives and senators from the area.

The Illinois Department of Transportation team behind the project to completely replace the bridge gets community feedback and questions through a virtual public information meeting.