Jeff Kolkey
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Rockford, IL, United States
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Esther Joy King concedes to Democrat Eric Sorensen in heated Illinois US House race
Democrat Eric Sorensen declared victory over Republican Esther Joy King in a tight U.S. House race in Illinois' 17th Congressional District. → Read More
Too close to call: 7,000 votes separate Esther Joy King, Eric Sorensen in US House race
Democrat Eric Sorensen faced off with Republican Esther Joy King in the race Illinois' 17th Congressional District. → Read More
TikTok settles lawsuit for $92 million. Why you might not get any settlement money
A federal judge in Illinois has approved a $92 million class action settlement with TikTok. → Read More
Illinois Democratic congressional candidates: 'Women will die' if abortion rights are lost
Following the leak of a Supreme Court draft opinion, 17th Congressional District Democrats said they would fight for a federal abortion rights law. → Read More
Multiple candidates for Illinois 17th Congressional District could be knocked off ballot
Rockford Ald. Linda McNeely and two other candidates for Illinois 17th Congressional District could be removed from primary ballots. → Read More
Open seat in Congress brings Illinois Dems 'out of the woodwork': Who all is running?
Cheri Bustos' decision step away from Congress has drawn a crowded field of Democratic contenders, including Litesa Wallace, to succeed her. → Read More
Rockford Ald. Jonathan Logemann announces run for Congress
Rockford alderman and Auburn High School teacher Jonathan Logemann plans to run to succeed U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-Moline, in Congress. → Read More
Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara considers run for Cheri Bustos' congressional seat
Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara said he is giving serious consideration to making a run for Congress to succeed Cheri Bustos. → Read More
Illinois State Board of Education mandates return to in-person learning
Students who are not vaccinated would have to attend school in person but with masks. Those in quarantine could attend school remotely. → Read More
Ready to rock? Construction of temporary Rockford casino approved
Illinois Gaming Board officials have approved the Hard Rock Casino Rockford's request to build a temporary casino. → Read More
'Hundreds' more lawsuits expected over Chemtool industrial fire in Rockton
Lawyers who accuse Chemtool of negligence for not having a sprinkler system in the area of the Rockton plant. → Read More
Investors for Hard Rock Casino Rockford granted approval, project takes major step forward
The proposed Hard Rock Casino Rockford is taking a step toward becoming a reality 20 months after winning the blessing of Rockford City Council. → Read More
U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos: No ‘fear factor' in retiring undefeated from Congress
Cheri Bustos said "there is no back story" on why she decided not to seek a sixth term. And she says she is not scared of a Republican challenge. → Read More
Task force: Man charged at deputies with pipe before fatal shooting in Winnebago County
A man charged sheriff's deputies with a large metal pipe, knocking one of them unconscious, before deputies fatally shot him Saturday night → Read More
'Help! I'm white!' Dashboard video shows violent arrest of activist in Rockford
Dashboard camera video footage captured the violent June arrest of Belvidere activist William "Sage" Patrick Gettings after a traffic stop. → Read More
Rockford City Council authorizes gaming expansion
ROCKFORD — Forty-five businesses across Rockford offering video gambling were cleared by aldermen on Monday night to add a sixth gaming machine. → Read More
Donation will help market planned Rockford Family Peace Center
ROCKFORD — The Midland States Bank Foundation on Wednesday donated $12,500 to the Family Peace Center, presenting Mayor Tom McNamara with a → Read More
Agreement with Love's could pave way for more Rockford development
ROCKFORD — City Council on Monday approved an agreement with Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc. to expand plans for a new public → Read More
Peace Center, capital project money on Rockford's wish list
ROCKFORD — City Council on Monday night approved a legislative lobbying agenda that calls for state funding for infrastructure, domestic violence → Read More
People to Watch: Tony Turner out to prove more education is key
Each year, the Rockford Register Star's People to Watch recognizes emerging leaders, artists, community activists and difference makers who help make up the fabric of our community. → Read More