Winnebago County News

The following is a press release announcing a new local talk radio station that covers the stateline – The Big AM, 1380 AM. Local is Back…Big Time “The Big AM 1380” Hits the Airwaves   [Janesville, WI]—A brand new, local radio station is going live Monday, April 14th at 5:00 A.M.   The Big AM 1380 will replace ESPN 1380, and will cover all things local in Janesville, Beloit, South Beloit, Rockton and Roscoe. The Big AM 1380 will provide listeners with local coverage of local news, local issues, local weather and local sports every day of the week. “We are thrilled to be bringing so much local programming back to 1380. We are committed to offering the best local talk, news and sports for our listeners in Beloit, Janesville, South Beloit, Roscoe and Rockton,” said General Manager Laurie Clark. The lineup on The Big AM 1380 will consist of local hosts Monday-Friday from 5am – 6pm. Nights and weekends will offer local specialty programming and local s

Local activists will stage a rally by the Trolley Station near Riverview Ice House, 324 N. Madison St., downtown Rockford, at 3 p.m., Saturday, April 12, as part of a national day of action against the influence of money in politics.  The demonstration will include street theater, poetry readings and an opportunity for citizens to speak... Read the full story at The Rock River Times: http://rockrivertimes.com/2014/04/11/locals-to-rally-against-influence-of-money-on-politics-april-12/