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

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 ever again. Tickets for both concerts are available at the Coronado's website or by calling 815-968-0595 ...
http://news.yahoo.com/todd-rundgren-fans-worldwide-traveling-june-rockford-illinois-130955187.html

Published: Tue, 08 May 2012 06:09:55 -0700

Rockford man on parole charged in home invasion

ROCKFORD — A 26-year-old Rockford man out of prison on parole for a home invasion conviction is back in jail today on charges he committed the same crime.
http://www.rrstar.com/news/x1898615805/Rockford-man-on-parole-charged-in-home-invasion

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 07:51:08 -0700

Work under way on ComEd Rockford training center

ROCKFORD — Commonwealth Edison has hired Ringland Johnson Construction to build the training center it broke ground for Wednesday.
http://www.rrstar.com/news/x639953684/Work-under-way-on-ComEd-Rockford-training-center

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 20:21:07 -0700

1 step closer to Rockford casino as gambling expansion bill passes

SPRINGFIELD — Sticking its collective thumb in Gov. Pat Quinn’s eye, the Illinois House passed a major expansion of gambling Wednesday that would put five casinos in Chicago, Rockford, Danville, Lake County and the south suburbs of Cook County and place slot machines at the state’s racetracks.
http://www.rrstar.com/news/x1832942642/Illinois-House-passes-gambling-expansion-bill

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 16:07:01 -0700

Rockford Mass Transit District's center opens after 12-year drive

ROCKFORD — They cut a ribbon and created transportation ties in the region Tuesday when Rockford Mass Transit District’s new $8.1 million East Side Transit Center officially opened.
http://www.rrstar.com/news/x1832940596/Rockford-Mass-Transit-Districts-center-opens-after-12-year-drive

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 21:06:10 -0700

Rockford Christian Picks Carpenter 5/23/12

Chad Carpenter is the new head football coach at Rockford Christian High School.
http://mystateline.com/fulltext?nxd_id=335862

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 16:19:17 -0700

Rockford Park District seeks funds for path, landscape projects

The Rockford Park District will apply for a pair of Illinois Department of Transportation grants to fund an extension to the Pecatonica Prairie Path and landscaping along North Second Street near the Nicholas Conservatory.
http://www.rrstar.com/news/x639949954/Rockford-Park-District-seeks-funds-for-path-landscape-projects

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 17:20:37 -0700

Rockford airshow to include Predator drone

ROCKFORD -- An airport in northern Illinois will have a Predator drone on display during an airshow next month.
http://chicagotribune.feedsportal.com/c/34253/f/622810/s/1f860edf/l/0L0Schicagotribune0N0Cnews0Clocal0Cbreaking0Cchi0Erockford0Eairshow0Eto0Einclude0Epredator0Edrone0E20A120A520A0H0A0H28577850Bstory0Dtrack0Frss/story01.htm

Published: Sun, 20 May 2012 10:12:04 -0700

Rockford adoptee among many to use Illinois' open birth record law

ROCKFORD — Kathi Johnson applied for a copy of her birth certificate as soon as a new Illinois law allowed it. The 62-year-old Rockford woman was adopted immediately after she was born, and until the law was enacted Nov. 15, she was prohibited from obtaining the piece of paper.
http://www.rrstar.com/news/x85611345/Rockford-adoptee-among-thousands-to-use-Illinois-open-birth-record-law

Published: Sat, 12 May 2012 21:05:38 -0700

ComEd's new Rockford training center replaces one from 1982

Commonwealth Edison's Rockford training center will cost between $7 million and $8 million to build and train 300 people annually. The center is expected to be open in December.
http://www.rrstar.com/news/x1986336109/ComEds-new-Rockford-training-center-replaces-one-from-1983

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 12:06:17 -0700