Training

See Future Rockford Firefighters In Training [VIDEO]
See Future Rockford Firefighters In Training [VIDEO]
See Future Rockford Firefighters In Training [VIDEO]
Ever think about becoming a firefighter but not sure you could handle the training? Well, take a look below and find out! As part of a promotion and graduation ceremony that took place on New Year's Eve, the Rockford Fire Department also released a video highlighting some of the training that the new group experienced over the 15-week fire training academy...
Rauner Signs Bill Outlining Police Guidelines for Body Cameras
Rauner Signs Bill Outlining Police Guidelines for Body Cameras
Rauner Signs Bill Outlining Police Guidelines for Body Cameras
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed legislation making Illinois one of the first states to establish a comprehensive plan addressing police procedures on body cameras, bias-free policing and other issues. It also largely prohibits the use of chokeholds...
Open Doors to New Careers with Workforce Connection
Open Doors to New Careers with Workforce Connection
Open Doors to New Careers with Workforce Connection
Just got a note from our old (longtime) friend John Strandin at the Workforce Connection with an invitation for any and all who are interested in a career and training in high-demand industries here in northern Illinois. The Workforce Connection has lined up some information sessions this Thursday, June 4th...
Rockford Teachers Get CPR Training
Rockford Teachers Get CPR Training
Rockford Teachers Get CPR Training
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — Teachers in northern Illinois are receiving potentially lifesaving training they'll pass on to students. The Rockford Register Star reports middle- and high-school teachers are learning what to do when someone goes into cardiac arrest...
Free Motorcycle Training Courses Offered By IDOT
Free Motorcycle Training Courses Offered By IDOT
Free Motorcycle Training Courses Offered By IDOT
With motorcycle season in full swing, it's not a bad time to brush up on your riding skills. To that end, the Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that openings are still available in upcoming motorcycle training courses. The Northern Illinois University Motorcycle Safety Project offers free motorcycle rider education courses at eleven locations throughout northern Illinois ... Read
Some Mind-Blowing (or at least interesting) Dog Facts
Some Mind-Blowing (or at least interesting) Dog Facts
Some Mind-Blowing (or at least interesting) Dog Facts
As I've noted in this space earlier, we have a new four-legged family member. Her name is Lucy, and she's a 15 week-old Weimaraner. Having (for the most part) raised two children, my wife and I knew that a puppy would be a lot of work.  However, we didn't realize...