
Boone County: 17.1% of income comes from government transfers, ranking 17th in Illinois
In 2022, government transfers made up 17.1% of income in Boone County—ranking it 17th least dependent among Illinois counties.
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LaHood hails passage of Trump-backed ‘Big Beautiful Bill Act’ as 'rocket-fuel' for U.S. economy
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Ill.) praised House Republicans Thursday after they advanced a sweeping $3.3 trillion domestic policy bill aligned with President Donald Trump’s agenda, calling it a “generational piece of legislation” that delivers for working Americans and local communities.
- Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Winnebago County in week ending June 28?
- Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Boone County in week ending June 28?
- Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 3.6% of Boone County’s student body in 2023-24 school year
- 1 gas station in cities throughout Boone County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending June 28
- Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 7.2% of Winnebago County’s student body in 2023-24 school year
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Rep. Cabello seeks input from residents through legislative survey
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Pritzker announces bid for third term amid controversy over prisoner review board
Last week, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced his intention to seek a third term in office.
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Cabello and McCombie host session wrap-up at Highland Community College
State Representative John M. Cabello, serving as Assistant House Republican Leader, will host an End-of-Session Wrap-Up alongside House Republican Leader Tony McCombie.
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Illinois representative criticizes new tax hikes impacting families and businesses
State Representative John M. Cabello has voiced strong opposition to the latest tax increases in Illinois, which are set to take effect on July 1st.
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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Boone County in week ending June 21?
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Boone County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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Enrollment Analysis: Hispanic students comprised 43.6% of Boone County’s student body in 2023-24 school year
In Boone County schools, 3,852 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
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Enrollment Analysis: Hispanic students comprised 25% of Winnebago County’s student body in 2023-24 school year
In Winnebago County schools, 10,258 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
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1 gas station in cities throughout Boone County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending June 21
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Boone County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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1 gas station in cities throughout Winnebago County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending June 21
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Winnebago County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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Senator Syverson schedules traveling office hours for constituent engagement
State Senator Dave Syverson is reaching out to constituents in the 35th Senate District through a series of Traveling Office Hours this summer.