Ken DeCoster
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Rockford, IL, United States
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Turns out Illinois' population isn't shrinking after all. US census says it undercounted
The U.S. Census Bureau reports Illinois' population may have been undercounted in the 2020 Census. Here's by how much. → Read More
Why some Illinois landlords are unhappy with proposed mandatory participation in Section 8
The Illinois Rental Property Owners Association is opposed to legislation which would mandate that landlords participate in the Section 8 program. → Read More
Rockford manufacturer Wilson Tool Corporation under new ownership
Wilson Tool Corporation in Rockford was recently purchased by the owner of Kadon Precision Machining. → Read More
Former Rockford, Quad Cities TV meteorologist Eric Sorensen launches congressional bid
Former television meteorologist Eric Sorensen is a candidate for Congress in Illinois' 17th District. → Read More
Evacuation order remains in place as Rockton Chemtool fire continues for fourth day
The investigation continues into the cause of Monday's fire at the Chemtool plant in Rockton, Illinois. → Read More
Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica unveiled in Rockford
The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 984 will unveil a Memorial tribute to veterans at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 29 at Don Carter Lanes on East State Street. → Read More
Rockford Library has novel idea: Politics with respect
Better Angels encourages unity, civility over divisive polarization → Read More
For Illinois rocket scientists, Apollo launched career dreams
Fifty years after the Apollo 11 lunar landing, some of the region’s rocket scientists are recalling how the historic mission inspired them to work in the space program – and predicting that the U.S. will resume crewed space missions to the moon and beyond. → Read More
For Illinois rocket scientists, Apollo launched career dreams
ROCKFORD — Fifty years after the Apollo 11 lunar landing, some of the region’s rocket scientists are recalling how the historic mission inspired them to work in the space program → Read More
For Rockford rocket scientists, Apollo launched career dreams
ROCKFORD — Fifty years after the Apollo 11 lunar landing, some of the states’s rocket scientists are recalling how the historic mission → Read More
Rockford Park District forecasts $5 million deficit over five years
ROCKFORD — The Rockford Park District faces annual deficits approaching or exceeding $1 million for each of the next five years, according to → Read More
Rockford area home sales surge in May
Single-family home sales in the Rockford, Ill., region rose by nearly 11% in May thanks to declining mortgage rates and pent-up demand from winter, the Rockford Area Association of Realtors said. → Read More
Rockford man charged in April homicide
ROCKFORD — A Rockford man is charged with beating a 64-year-old man to death in April, the Winnebago County State's Attorney's Office said.Douglas Williams, 56, is charged with first-degree murder in the April 7 killing of Samuel Randolph.Officers found Randolph dead inside his home at the 600 block of Alliance Avenue. An autopsy determined Randolph died as a result of blunt force trauma to his… → Read More
Gaming bill with Rockford casino passes House
SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois House on Saturday pushed through a monstrous expansion of legalized gambling in the state that includes a casino in Rockford.The measure also OKs legalized betting on sporting events for the first time.The House voted 87-27 to approve the plan. The Illinois Senate is expected to vote on the bill on Sunday, according to Sen. Dave Syverson, R-Rockford. Democratic Gov. JB… → Read More
Mayor, police tout violent crime decline in Rockford
ROCKFORD — Newly released figures indicate the city is making headway in the effort to reduce violent crime.Violent crime during the first three months of 2019 was down 22 percent from the same period in 2018, according to statistics released by the city on Thursday.Three homicides occurred during the first three months of the year compared with eight homicides during the first quarter of… → Read More
Rockford man charged with cocaine, weapons violations
ROCKFORD — A federal grand jury has indicted a Rockford man on three counts of distributing cocaine and three counts of illegally possessing a → Read More
Man charged with reckless homicide in state trooper's death
PECATONICA — A Stockton man is charged with two counts of reckless homicide in the March 28 death of Illinois State Trooper Brooke Jones-Story. → Read More
Rockford manufacturer sees green after going green
ROCKFORD — Advanced Machine & Engineering received a $176,240 rebate check from ComEd on Friday for taking advantage of the utility’s incentive program for adopting solar power.The company invested $870,000 to install 2,200 solar panels on the roof of its Latham Street headquarters in 2017. The move has already more than paid for itself thanks to ComEd’s rebate program, state and federal tax… → Read More
Investigation into deputy's killing in Rockford continues
Memorial established near crime scene ROCKFORD — Extended Stay America Hotel on North Bell School Road remained an active crime scene Friday, a day after McHenry County Sheriff's Deputy Jacob Keltner was shot to death as a U.S. Marshals Service task force attempted to serve outstanding warrants for a wanted Springfield man. Yellow crime scene tape was still in place Friday afternoon cordoning… → Read More
Deputy shot at Rockford hotel has died; Springfield man in custody
ROCKFORD — The Springfield man suspected of fatally shooting a sheriff's deputy in Rockford Thursday was taken into custody on Interstate 55 near → Read More