Rockford

An individual from Rockford was given a 10-year prison sentence for robbing banks in Rockford and Belvidere

ROCKFORD — A federal judge has sentenced a Rockford man to a total of 10 years in federal prison for…

2 years ago

Rockford Man Found Guilty of Robbery and Firearm Charges

ROCKFORD — A man has been convicted of federal robbery and firearm charges in connection with a series of violent retail store…

3 years ago

ComEd Electric Vehicle and Equipment Planning Survey

Illinois has aggressive climate goals that set targets for decarbonization across all sectors and industries. The climate crisis has also…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

Economic Development Week 2021

As we celebrate economic development week we recognize that success requires partners, stakeholders, and collaboration. Often as we interact with…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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,…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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,…

5 years ago

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…

5 years ago

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…

5 years ago

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…

5 years ago

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…

5 years ago

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…

5 years ago

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.,…

5 years ago

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…

5 years ago

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