State Representative Ann Roe among Democrats who oppose unemployment reform bills

Assembly Democrats are crying foul over six Republican-led bills that passed on the Assembly floor this week. Republicans say the bills are to reform unemployment insurance to guard against fraud and waste, but Democrats are saying the
New Janesville City Council president has new ideas on filling city committee seats

New Janesville City Council President Aaron Burdick wants to change how council members get appointed to city committees. He has asked the council to pick one — and only one — committee they want to be on.
Janesville manufacturer’s plan to build shell of new factory around existing factory is a first, city official says

A city of Janesville official says chemical maker Abitec’s plan to rebuild its south-side factory with a new shell built around the current factory is unusual — if not a first in the city. Abitec wants to
Several small bridges throughout rural Rock County in need of repair

The state and county turns their attention to one type of long-neglected infrastructure. Rock County’s Director of Public Works Duane Jorgenson told the county’s highway committee on Tuesday that since last year, the state has been helping
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WEDNESDAY HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL Freeport 17, Jefferson 0 Forreston 18, Polo 3 Galena 5, Lena Winslow 4 (10 innings) AFC 13, Orangeville 9 ___ GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL Belvidere North 8, Freeport 0 Orangeville 2, Durand 0