Rockford Park District Police vote to form unions

18 May 2012, 3:52 pm

The Rockford Park District Park Police voted this afternoon to join the Policemen's Benevolent Labor Committee (PBLC) to represent all of the Park District's patrol and event officers, both full and part-time.... Read More »

ThunderBolts Win Exhibition Tuesday

18 May 2012, 8:51 am

CRESTWOOD, IL - After a doubleheader split in Rockford on Monday, the Windy City ThunderBolts wrapped up a three-game set of exhibitions with the Rockford RiverHawks on Tuesday afternoon with a 15-7 win at Standard Bank Stadium.... Read More »

CNA and FMA Announce 2012 Safety Award Winners; Introduces Rusty Demeules Award for Safety Excellence

17 May 2012, 2:35 pm

Recently, CNA joined the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, Intl.® to recognize metal fabrication companies that demonstrate safety excellence. During this year’s F... Read More »

Rockford mail processing operations to be moved

17 May 2012, 8:56 am

As a result of studies begun in September, 2011, and the February 23 announcement expanding the Rockford mail processing center study, the Postal Service has decided to move Rockford outgoing mail operations into the Carol Stream Processing & Distribution Center and incoming mail operations into the... Read More »

Workshop Provides Manufacturers Proven Practices to Achieve Zero-Waste-to-Landfill

17 May 2012, 5:49 am

By attending Green Manufacturer Network's Zero-Waste-to-Landfill Workshop on June 12, manufacturing executives can learn how to make their company's operations more sustainable, eco-friendly, and profitable. Attendees will tour Purdy Professional Painting Tools to see a zero-waste-to-landfil... Read More »

Mother's Day at Broadway Florist

11 May 2012, 6:18 am

Last minute gift ideas for mom on Mother's Day at Broadway Florist in Rockford, IL... Read More »

Rockford Christian basketball coach Shane Bautch resigns

10 May 2012, 10:38 pm

Rockford Christian boys basketball coach Shane Bautch is stepping down after three seasons and one state tournament appearance.... Read More »

CONVICTED KILLER OF ELDERLY FILIPINO COUPLE MAY FACE LIFE IN PRISON

10 May 2012, 6:43 pm

By Balitang America Staff Rockford, IL – It has been a long ordeal for the Cardino children who have lost their elderly parents to a brutal murder. But after finding some relief in their quest for justice, they gathered outside the Winnebago County Courthouse today, to break their silence on the d... Read More »

Todd Rundgren Fans Worldwide Traveling This June To Rockford Illinois To See Two Special And Rare Performances

8 May 2012, 6:09 am

Todd Rundgren fans from at least 30 states and 6 different countries are traveling to Rockford, Illinois to see his first ever symphonic shows in the United States and he will be rewarding them with some songs he's never performed live in the United States in his 40+ year career and might not ev... Read More »

Dixon Residents Not Shy When It Comes To Crundwell

7 May 2012, 4:25 pm

Rita Crundwell pleaded not guilty today to wire fraud in a federal court room in Rockford, IL. Crundwell, wearing a trench coat to court today, has made headlines over the past few weeks. We've also learned... Read More »