Real Estate Features on Social Networks
Since May of 2021 the RAEDC has been featuring regional properties and available land on our Instagram profile @RockfordAreaEDC. These profiles share …
Rockford IL News
2021 SelectUSA Summit Attracts Global Investing to Illinois
A delegation from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Intersect Illinois, and 17 economic development partners represented Illinois at …
Workforce Equity Initiative Program at RVC Provides Wrap-around Support
Rock Valley College (RVC) was awarded a Workforce Equity Initiative (WEI) grant of $1.5 million to serve 150 participants in …
Economic Development Week 2021
As we celebrate economic development week we recognize that success requires partners, stakeholders, and collaboration. Often as we interact with …
Manufacturing Survey Results Showing Positive Trending
The RAEDC has released the follow-up survey in March 2021 to manufacturers which will allow us to gauge the need …
Manufacturing Survey Results Showing Positive Trending
The RAEDC has released the follow-up survey in March 2021 to manufacturers which will allow us to gauge the need …
Former City of Rochelle Employee Pleads Guilty to Fraudulently Obtaining at Least $150,000 From a Non-Profit Business Association
A former employee of the City of Rochelle, Ill., pleaded guilty Tuesday to wire fraud for fraudulently obtaining at least $150,000 from …
Rockford Man Sentenced to 9 Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Cocaine and Illegally Possessing Firearm
ROCKFORD — A Rockford man was sentenced Wednesday by U.S. District Judge John Z. Lee to nine years in federal …
Healthcare Systems Open New Facilities
In the past few weeks, the Rockford Region has witnessed the expansion of our healthcare clusters. Crusader Community Health’s flagship …
Man Charged for Allegedly Setting a Retail Business on Fire
On Thursday, a Rockford man was arrested on a federal arson charge for allegedly setting fire to a local retail …
Child Pornography Charges for Rockford Man
A federal grand jury has indicted a Rockford man on Tuesday on charges of producing child pornography and committing felony …
RAEDC announces support for latest partnership between City of Rockford, Rockford Promise, NIU, and RPS205
The Rockford Area Economic Development Council (RAEDC) announced that it would support the latest partnership between the City of Rockford, …
Rockford mayor demands ease in restrictions for restaurants and bars
Tom McNamara, the mayor of Rockford, is holding a stance to urge JB Pritzker, the governor of Illinois, to ease …
Court sentences six Rockford residents on federal fraud charges
Matthew F. Kennelly, a US district judge, sentenced six Rockford residents on Monday in federal court on the charges of …
Springfield Man facing additional federal charges in connection with the killing of Special Deputy U.S. Marshal Jacob Keltner
Floyd E. Brown is facing additional charges in connection with the killing of Special Deputy U.S. Marshal Jacob Keltner as …
Pritzker announces $270 million Child Care Restoration grant program
JB Pritzker, the governor of Illinois, announced a $270 million Child Care Restoration grant program during his visits to Skip …
RAEDC and RAAN hoisted MAC2020 last week
The Rockford Area Economic Development Council (RAEDC) and the Rockford Area Aerospace Network (RAAN) hosted the Midwest Aerospace Conference, MAC2020, …
RAEDC aggregates PPE orders on behalf of community
The Rockford Area Economic Development Council (RAEDC) is aggregating Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) orders on behalf of the community. It …
Rockforward 20/20 2019 Results Report Released
The Rockforward Area Economic Development Council (RAEDC) has released the 2019 Results Report for the Rockforward20/20 strategic plan. The RAEDC …
Rockford man submits guilty plea on child pornography transportation charges
Donovan Heidenreich, a 25-year-old Rockford man, submitted a written plea agreement in which he admitted that he was involved in …
Federal Drug or Firearm charges for seven Rockford Residents
Law enforcement officers have arrested seven Rockford residents on federal drug-trafficking and firearm charges. Derek D. Jacobs, also known as …
Law enforcement officials arrest three Rockford-area residents on drugs and conspiracy allegations
The federal and local law enforcement officials arrested three residents of the Rockford-area on drugs and conspiracy charges. According to …
US District court receives guilty plea agreement from Machesney Park man
Rockford, IL – A Machesney Park man pleaded guilty in the US District Court before Judge John J. Tharp, Jr., …
Court sentences two men from Freeport to prison over drug trafficking charges
The federal court in Rockford sentenced two Freeport men to prison on the charges of drug trafficking. Terrance Young, a …
Court sentences Rockford man to 15 months in prison for being involved in laser pointing at aircraft
Philip G. Reinhard, a US District Judge, sentenced a Rockford man to 15 months in the federal prison today. According …
Rollover crash on Charles Road takes life of Woodstock man
A passenger of Woodstock, a 34-year-old man, was ejected from the vehicle during the crash. He was pronounced dead in …
Continued Success: RAEDC’s annual meeting goal
Rebecca Ryan had the opportunity to discuss the future of Rockford Region as she addressed the business and community leaders …