With other states reporting a rise in drivers concealing or switching their license plates to avoid legal repercussions, a measure from State Senator Steve Stadelman has been signed into law that explicitly bans license plate flippers. “All drivers need to be held to the same standards on the road,” said Stadelman (D-Rockford). “People shouldn’t be using plate flippers to skip tolls, dodge cameras or evade police.” The new law builds on current regulations, clarifying that the use o...| Illinois State Senator Steve Stadelman
State Senator Steve Stadelman read "Jabari Jumps" about a youngster gathering the courage to take his first plunge of a high diving board, to dozens of students who then enjoyed a pizza party to celebrate the conclusion of Stadelman's fifth Summer Book Club reading challenge. Sixty-eight students at the Boys and Girls Club of Rockford Stenstrom Unit read 8 books over six weeks. The reading challenge, open to all students in the 34th Senate District, has been based at Stenstrom for the last fo...| Illinois State Senator Steve Stadelman
State Senator Steve Stadelman joined the Illinois Secretary of State in announcing libraries in Rockford, Loves Park, Cherry Valley and Belvidere will benefit from more than $379,000 in state funds through the Secretary of State’s Public Library Per Capita and Equalization Aid Grant program. “Libraries are one of the best resources a town can offer. From educational programs to technology and research assistance, every resident can benefit from a public library in some way,” said Stadel...| Illinois State Senator Steve Stadelman
A local company is among 29 statewide receiving $1.3 million in funding through the state's Made in Illinois grant program, State Senator Steve Stadelman confirmed today. Imperial Punch, which employs 27 workers on Rockford's southeast side, will benefit from the matching grants of up to $50,000 for small and mid-size manufacturers. "Made in Illinois is a program designed to drive innovation and growth in Illinois' critical manufacturing sector," State Senator Steve Stadelman said. "Illinoi...| Illinois State Senator Steve Stadelman