What happens when politicians use their clout to benefit their campaign donors? That’s the issue Rockford is dealing with right now, as news broke last week that State Senator Dave Syverson used his influence to steer the city toward a casino investor he had business ties with.

Getting help after a sexual assault is already a difficult process. But in some cases, patients showing up for medical care have been arrested for unrelated matters. We learned how advocates are hoping to change that.