Susan Stephens

Ten Tasked With Illinois Pension Reform

Susan Stephens — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:26:44 +0000

Illinois lawmakers have created a committee to address the state's 97-billion-dollar pension problem. The House and Senate agreed to form a bipartisan conference committee to tackle the nation’s largest state pension shortfall.

Fracking Standards Now Law In Illinois

Susan Stephens — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:26:35 +0000

Governor Pat Quinn says he has signed into law the nation's toughest regulations on "fracking" – while unlocking the potential for thousands of jobs.

No Rockford AirFest This Year

Susan Stephens — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:38:53 +0000

Rockford AirFest is cancelled, and organizers are blaming the federal government.

Severe Weather Across Northern Illinois

Mike Moen and Susan Stephens — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:48:50 +0000

It was an afternoon of tornado and thunderstorm warnings across northern Illinois Wednesday. Several funnel clouds were reported, as well as quarter-sized hail, and winds up to 60 mph.

15,000 Dodge Darts Recalled

Susan Stephens — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:44:00 +0000

Chrysler is recalling about 15,000 Dodge Darts because they could stall in cold weather. The Dart is produced in Belvidere.