Rockford

Area Airports Win IDOT Awards

Guy Stephens — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:02:06 +0000

The Illinois Department of Transportation's Division of Aeronautics has recognized several northern Illinois airports for their accomplishments throughout the year, including, according to IDOT, "an outstanding partnership with the state of Illinois and their commitment to customer satisfaction."

Area winners of the "2013 Airport of the Year" include:

A Team Of Their Own: Women Playing Hardball

Susan Stephens — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:09:19 +0000

Rockford has a long, proud baseball history: it’s where sports pioneer Albert Spalding got his start. It’s where every company in town had its own industrial league team. And during World War Two, the most famous women’s professional baseball team drew thousands of fans. Now there’s a new team trying to revive the tradition of women playing hardball.

Quinn Vetos Gambling Expansion

Illinois Public Radio — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 20:14:32 +0000

Legislation to expand gambling the General Assembly approved nearly two years ago is finally dead. Gov. Pat Quinn vetoed a measure that would have given Illinois five new casinos.

When Quinn gives his annual budget address Wednesday, he's expected to highlight Illinois' plethora of financial problems.

That frustrates supporters of gambling expansion, who say more casinos would be like hitting the jackpot.

Manufacturing Powers Rockford's Economic Surge

Mike Moen — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:29:20 +0000

When it comes to the economy, the city of Rockford attracts headlines for its consistently high unemployment rate. But a new federal report says the area’s GDP rate posted a strong gain in 2011, beating the national average.

Dean Of Rockford's Medical School Resigning

Susan Stephens — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 23:22:50 +0000

The head of the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford is moving on. Regional Dean Dr. Martin Lipsky announced his resignation today, after serving in the position for nearly a decade.