Winnebago County News

The US House, which has adjourned for a long weekend, and the US Senate have failed to resolve the looming fiscal crisis of draconian across-the-board-cuts to essential programs. I don't care what party you support, Congress just doesn't get it. You don't pull money out of the economy when we're coming out of the recession. Congress is responsible for the federal budget, not the President, and not some unnamed bureaucrat, despite bellyaching to the contrary.  Put aside the grandstanding and work to solve the problem. President Obama stated: "Today, Republicans in the Senate faced a choice about how to grow our economy and reduce our deficit. And instead of closing a single tax loophole that benefits the well-off and well-connected, they chose to cut vital services for children, seniors, our men and women in uniform and their families. They voted to let the entire burden of deficit reduction fall squarely on the middle class. I believe we should do better

Rockford, IL – Please attend the campaign kick off fundraiser for Democratic candidate for Rockford Alderman, Tom McNamara. What:  Tom McNamara for 3rd Ward Alderman fundraiser Date: February 28, 2013 Time: 5:30PM to 7:00PM Location: The Lombardi Club, 209 Olive Street, Rockford, IL Contribution levels:   $500.00 Campaign Sponsor  $250.00 Event Sponsor   $100.00 Sponsor   $25.00 Family   $15.00 Individual Hors d’Oeuvres & Refreshments will be served Please contact (815) 209-6640 for more information.  ###

Loves Park, IL – David Soll, candidate for Loves Park City Council, is having a campaign fundraiser Tuesday, February 26, 2013 Tuesday, at the Backyard Bar & Grill at Windsor/Rt 251 at 5:30 PM. The requested donation is $20 a person; $35 a couple. Let more about his campaign at: http://www.electdavidsoll.com . Editor's note: Mr. Soll is young,  energetic   and bright; I encourage you to support David Soll. ###

ROCKFORD (WREX) - A former Rockford Fire Chief, turned Rockford Alderman loses his battle with cancer. Bill Robertson will be missed by those he worked alongside for decades. Rockford native Bill Robertson began his time with the fire department in 1972. He worked his way up through the ranks, eventually becoming fire chief... Read the story at WREX.com: http://www.wrex.com/story/21317662/2013/02/24/former-rockford-fire-chief-and-14th-ward-alderman-bill-robertson-passes-away ( Our condolences to Bill's family and friends, he will be missed.)

Come out to Belvidere to see "Arsenic and Old Lace" Arsenic and Old Lace, presented by Main Street Players of Boone County http://www.mainstreetplayersofboonecounty.com/ Dates/times: Saturday, February 9, 2013 - 7 PM Sunday, February 10, 2013 - 2 PM Friday, February 15, 2013 - 7 PM Saturday, February 16, 2013 - 7 PM Sunday, February 17, 2013 - 2 PM Where: Community Building, 111 W 1st St, Belvidere, IL http://www.mapquest.com/maps?address=111+W+1st+St&city=Belvidere&state=IL&zipcode=61008&redirect=true Contact, ticket and direction information at:  http://www.mainstreetplayersofboonecounty.com/

The Baltimore Ravens beat the San Francisco 49ers 34-31 in Super Bowl XLVII.