
Q4 2024 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Winnebago County?
There were 116 offenders living in Winnebago County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Rockford Sun.
Winnebago County: Medicaid dependency reached 4% in 2022
In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4% of income in Winnebago County, providing an average of $1,994 per capita to residents.
- House passes bill to modernize IRS electronic filing rules
- Cheap Trick Day celebrates its 18th anniversary in Illinois
- Winnebago County has 7 new registered sex offenders in week ending March 16
- LaHood questions Trump administration on FISA Section 702's role in national security
- Lawmakers fail to advance ethics reforms out of committee
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Republicans propose bills to repeal Illinois TRUST Act and cut immigrant healthcare benefits
Republican lawmakers in Illinois' 104th General Assembly are campaigning against the state's Sanctuary State policy.
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Illinois Republicans contest redistricting in Supreme Court
House Republicans in Illinois are actively pursuing a legal battle against the state's redistricting process, raising concerns over alleged gerrymandering by the Democratic party.
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Winnebago County Consolidated Election Day is coming up on April 1
Municipal officials in Winnebago County — including mayors, village board members, and school board members — are on the ballot on April 1, the first Tuesday in April.
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Legislation reintroduced to honor slain Rockford postal worker Jay Larson
Today, representatives Darin LaHood and Eric Sorensen have reintroduced a bill in the United States Congress to rename the Harrison Avenue Post Office in Rockford in honor of Jay Larson.
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Illinois sees surge in public sector employment amid concerns
Illinois has experienced a significant increase in government jobs over the past two years, raising concerns about sustainability and resource allocation.
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Illinois GOP urges IHSA policy clarity; homeschoolers protest regulation
State Republican lawmakers in Illinois have reached out to the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) with a letter urging clarity on policies regarding transgender athletes.
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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Boone County in week ending Mar. 15?
The only price of diesel in cities throughout Boone County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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1 H-1B petition filed by employers classified under Wholesale Trade industry across Rockford Sun publication area in 2024
An employer classified under the Wholesale Trade industry based in the Rockford Sun publication area submitted one H-1B petition during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Boone County: Income Maintenance made up 2.2% of total income in 2022
In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.2% of income in Boone County, providing an average of $1,237 per capita to residents.
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2 gas stations in cities throughout Winnebago County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Mar. 15
The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Winnebago County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.