Rockford-area leader signals Social Security office won’t close as locals await fate
Ed Klein collects Social Security. The Freeport resident calls the program life-saving for those in reaching the golden years ...
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Mayor McNamara opposes DOGE closure of Rockford Social Security office
Mayor Tom McNamara is advocating for the Social Security Office in Rockford, Illinois to remain open after it was targeted for closure by the Department of Government Efficiency.
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Rockford police officer acquitted of battery charge after 2022 arrest
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A Rockford Police Officer has been found not guilty of battery during a 2022 arrest. According to Winnebago County State’s Attorney J. Hanley, the charges stemmed from an ...
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What to know about the 24 federal facilities DOGE says will close in Illinois
Twenty-four federal facilities are set to close soon in Illinois, according to the Department of Government Efficiency website. The cuts are part of the department's plan to terminate 738 federal ...
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Illinois Tax Guide
When you think about states with high taxes, Illinois may not immediately come to mind. However, the Prairie State has one of the highest sales tax rates in the U.S., some of the highest property ...