AJ Swenson

A Rockford man has been sentenced to nearly ten years in federal prison for committing firearms and drug trafficking offenses. According to a press release, 30-year-old Jarimne Freeman was sentenced for possession with intent to distribute heroin and marijuana...

Illinois State Police District 16 officer will be conducting occupant restraint enforcement patrols in Winnebago County throughout this month. According to a press release, the "OREP" patrols allow the Illinois State Police to target a specific area with saturation patrols that focus on traffic violations and related compliance with safety belt and child safety seat laws...

The Illinois Tollway Board of Directors has agreed to apply to participate in a federal pilot program to test new connected vehicle technology. This would allow cars and trucks to share real-time information about traffic congestion and roadway conditions to help reduce crashes...

The Illinois Tollway has activated their around-the-clock Zero Weather Road Patrols. The extra patrols help aid customers who are stranded in their cars. The Tollway anticipates operating the Zero Weather Road Patrols through Friday or whenever the temperatures and sustained wind chills rise above zero...

Transform Rockford is starting a new "community conversation" series. The regional long-term planning initiative is aimed at dramatically improving the social and economic conditions of the Rockford region. According to a press release, the series will provide forums to learn about and discuss dramatic improvement opportunities for the city...

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has approved the use of criminal history record information checks and federal criminal background checks of medical marijuana organizations. According to a press release, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and the Illinois Department of Agriculture will work together to make sure checks will be completed before any initial operatio

Governor Bruce Rauner has signed an executive order eliminating "fair share" dues for state employees who don't wish to fund government union activities and positions for which they disagree. According to a press release, the order comes after an extensive legal review of the U...

Several Stateline area hospitals have lifted visitor age restrictions at their facilities in cooperation with the Winnebago County Health Department. According to a press release, OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, Rockford Health System, and SwedishAmerican have lifted their restrictions affecting those 18 and younger...

25 area employers and staffing agencies will be setting up shop at the Northwest Illinois Career Fair in Freeport. The event takes place Thursday, January 22nd from 3-7 p.m. at the Student Conference Center in Room H-201 at Highland Community College...

A year-long celebration of Rock Valley College's 50th anniversary will kick off with a special event this week. Beginning at 11 a.m. on Friday, the college will reveal its 50th anniversary logo and share plans for multiple events planned later this year to mark the 50 years...