Winnebago County News

Press Release Rides to the Polls — Call 815-962-0601   The Winnebago County Democratic Party is offering rides to the polls Election Day. Beginning at 8 a.m. the local Democrats will be providing rides to the polls for those who have no other way to get there. Please call (815) 962-0601. I'd like to thank John Gedney and the UAW for providing this very helpful service. Don't forget to vote! Thank you, Charlie Laskonis Chairman Winnebago County Democratic Party

Springer for Sheriff — An Endorsement by Paul Gorski March 16, 2014   Long-time Democrat Paul Gorski announced today his endorsement of Democrat Bob Springer for Winnebago County Sheriff. “Bob Springer is the clear choice for Democratic voters this Tuesday. Springer has the strongest Democratic credentials of any Democrat on the ballot, but more importantly, he has the most experience and best prepared to be our next sheriff. His long history of leadership in in various law enforcement roles will allow him to hit the floor running on his first day as sheriff. The choice is clear: vote for Bob Springer for Winnebago County Sheriff this Tuesday and again this fall.”   Paul Gorski currently serves a Cherry Valley Township Trustee, and is a former county board member, former Recording Secretary for the Winnebago County Democratic Party, and current Democratic Party Precinct Committeeman. ###

Rockford's award-winning River City Sound Chorus will be performing at Wild Wild Westmor Lanes Bar & Grill, 2407 N. Central Ave., Rockford, IL, Friday, March 7, 2014 beginning at 7 PM. Admission is free. What: River City Sound at Westmor Lanes Date: Friday, March 7th Time: 7 PM Admission is free. River City Sound Chorus, a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, is preparing for their trip to an international competition later this year. So come out and listen to some great music and wish the ladies well on their road to an  international victory. Learn more about River City Sound Chorus at: http://www.rivercitysound.org

WIFR.com and The Rock River Times report that local radio greats Doug McDuff and Ken DeCoster were let go from NTA radio following station programming changes.  Read the Rock River Times article: "Mid-West Family Broadcasting launches new radio formats" at http://rockrivertimes.com/mid-west-family-broadcasting-launches-new-radio-formats/ . Read the WIFR.com article: "Mid-West Family Broadcasting Announces Radio Format Changes" at http://www.wifr.com/news/headlines/Mid-West-Family-Broadcasting-Announces-Raido-Format-Changes-246600211.html.   I am extremely disappointed in the programming changes.  Rockford has lost a great local news source in NTA. DeCoster worked hard to bring important, local breaking news to our attention when it happened. You can't tell me people didn't appreciate local news as it happens. Also, what will happen to NTA's coverage of local sports?   While I didn't always agree with the guests and callers on NTA talk shows, ...

The Rock River Times recently unveiled new print and online versions and they look great. The new versions bring you the latest news all day, all week long. Pick your free copy of The Rock River Times at local stores and restaurants and read the paper online at: http://www.rockrivertimes.com ###

National Writers Union – Chicago chapter presents its annual: African American Read-In Saturday, February 22, 2014 1:00 to 4:00 pm Refreshments will be served. FREE ADMISSION- BRING A CHILD Reformation Lutheran Church 11310 S. Forest  Chicago, IL 773/509-5058 If you wish to read, contact Karen Ford at Kford@nwu.org http://www.nwuchicago.org

If you haven't yet, see Main Street Players of Boone County production of "Harvey" today, Sunday, February 16, 2014 at 2 PM. The show closes today, some come out today. I saw the play last night and it was great. Harvey 2 PM 11 W 1st St, Belvidere, IL 61008 Visit: http://www.mainstreetplayersofboonecounty.com/ for details. Elwood P. Dowd is an affable man who claims to have an unseen (and presumably imaginary) friend Harvey — whom Elwood describes as a six-foot, three-and-one-half-inch tall pooka resembling an anthropomorphic rabbit. Elwood introduces Harvey to everyone he meets. His social-climbing sister, Veta, increasingly finds his eccentric behavior embarrassing. She decides to have him committed to a sanitarium to spare her and her daughter Myrtle Mae from future embarrassment. When they arrive at the sanitarium, a comedy of errors ensues. The doctors commit Ve...

Visit WREX's and WIFR's comprehensive school and business closing lists for more information on local weather-related closings: WIRF - http://www.wifr.com/closings WREX - http://www.wrex.com/category/149449/closings ###

At approximately noon today, Sunday, January 5th, the Rockford Public School District announced that schools are closed and classes cancelled on Monday, January, 6, 2014. The administration office will be open.

ROCKFORD (WREX) - It's a time of year that most people want to give back and there's a way you can do that locally that won't cost you a dime. The Rock River Valley Blood Center, especially during these shortened holiday weeks, is in desperate need of supply. But before you list a reason why "you can't" find out if you are believing one of the myths out there about donating. Read the full story at: http://www.wrex.com/story/24299073/2013/12/24/blood-center-breaks-down-myths-about-donating