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Jan 26, 20231 min read
State to Invest $2.6M in Rockford Aviation Mechanic Pipeline
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A $2.6 million investment was announced Thursday to support workforce training through the AAR Corp. facility at...


Jan 26, 20233 min read
Rockford Historic Mott Bros. Building Gets $300,000 Face-lift
The three-building campus that served as the Mott Brothers Company headquarters has been home to Comprehensive Community Solutions, Inc....


Jan 17, 20231 min read
State Rep. Maurice West Statement on Being Named Assistant Floor Whip
ROCKFORD, Ill. – State Representative Maurice West (67th District) released the following statement regarding his appointment as an...


Jan 11, 20231 min read
Representative West's inauguration ceremony
Representative West shares an impactful moment as he is inaugurated. The 67th district State Representative was sworn into office at the...


Dec 13, 20222 min read
Members of Kidney Disease Prevention and Education Task Force Announce Official Launch
CHICAGO – Members of the Kidney Disease Prevention and Education Task Force held a press conference Tuesday at the National...

Dec 10, 20223 min read
Your Turn: How SAFE-T Act Misinformation Caused Harm Across Rockford And Illinois
Allow me to share my truth with you. Yes, I am a state representative of a major municipality in the State of Illinois. A position that...


Nov 30, 20221 min read
West to Hold 9th Annual Share the Warmth Clothing Drive
ROCKFORD, Ill. – State Representative Maurice West, founder of Share the Warmth-Rockford, will hold the 9th annual Share the Warmth drive...


Nov 26, 20221 min read
Representative West Becomes Santa West
Representative West had a great opportunity to dress up with his Wife and team this year for Stroll On State. This year had great weather...


Nov 24, 20221 min read
Representative West Gives Away Ham and Turkey at Community Resource Fair.
Representative West says thank you to everyone who came out to the resource fair. Turkeys and Hams were given away and thr community had...

Nov 20, 20221 min read
Representative West And His Team Attend The Parks Parade
Representative West shares how it was his first year participating in the annual Parks Parade and it was AWESOME! It was so great seeing...

Nov 18, 20221 min read
Representative West Attends Birth To Five Illinios’s Ribbon Cutting
Representative West was thankful to be a part of the ribbon cutting for Birth to Five Illinois' new office locations across from City...


Oct 26, 20221 min read
Representative West Speaks to Local Students
Representative West had the opportunity to speak to the wonderful students at Keith Country Day School. It was amazing to answer their...


Oct 18, 20221 min read
Representative West Helps Secure Plane Dedication Funds
Representative West had a wonderful opportunity to attend and speak at the Plane Dedication Ceremony for the Rock Valley College Aviation...


Sep 29, 20221 min read
Rep. West Joins Rep. Vella and Sen. Stadelman at a Press Conference Promoting Voter Empowerment
“I’m honored to have been the chief sponsor of Illinois’ voter empowerment legislation, making it more accessible to vote,”...


Sep 15, 20223 min read
Pre-Trial Fairness Act: No Opinions, Just Facts
I must admit, it makes sense. We are less than sixty days away from the General Election—an election in which it’s still up in the air on...


Sep 14, 20221 min read
West to Host Women’s Self-Defense Seminar with Rockford Police Department on Sept. 20th
ROCKFORD, Ill. – State Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, is teaming up with the Rockford Police Department to provide self-defense...


Aug 15, 20221 min read
West Announces $5 Million Coming to the 67th District through the Rebuild Illinois Downtowns
ROCKFORD, Ill. – State Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford, is announcing $5 million in grant funding will be coming to the 67th District as...


Aug 5, 20221 min read
Representative West’s Hosts Friday Night Flix
On August 5th, 2022 Representative West hosted a Friday Night Flix which was a huge success. He expressed how it was great to have...


Jul 23, 20221 min read
Representative West Hosts Another Successful Annual Super Shredder Day
Over the weekend Representative West hosted an annual Super Shredder Day. He has hosted this event every year. The event was a success...


Jun 19, 20221 min read
West Named Chairperson of Legislative Ethics Commission, Underscores Need to Restore Trust in State
ROCKFORD, Ill. – After years of leadership and advocacy on issues related to state ethics, state Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford, has been...
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