Karen Marcus tells the story behind her memorial tattoo. 

Interview with Karen Marcus

Man fights polar bear in hand-to-hand combat, marks victory with tattoo

Rachel discusses her recent cover-up tattoo. 

Recently inked woman: 'I didn't really choose the design'

Lars Krutak discusses the cultural history of tattooing and tattooing techniques. 

Tattoos throughout history; cultural meanings and techniques.

Tony Lowery talks about the impact of gang-tattoos. 

Tony Lowery: 'Getting out of the gang is a challenge'

Henna artist discusses the danger of "black henna" following news story of teen boys scarred. 

Chemicals, tar and gasoline sometimes used in so-called 'black henna,' Henna artist warns.

Community member's speak out about the status of Jeffery Plaza on Chicago's South Side. 

South Shore residents speak out on Jeffery Plaza

Microsoft recently conducted a routine compliance check to review how the county has used its software. Company officials discovered that Winnebago County had activated software it didn't have authority to use under its licensing agreement with the firm. The settlement amount reflects a cost the county should have paid all along
Read the full story here: www.rrstar.com/news/20160510/winnebago-county-owes-microsoft-283k-for-software-slip-up

Winnebago County republicans talk $283K Microsoft technology fail

Winnebago County officials must set pay for elected positions before June. The proposed freeze, followed by small annual pay bumps didn't sit right with County Coroner Sue Fiduccia. She had choice words for board members on the item, which will be discussed again Thursday night. 


Brittany Keeperman