
State Rep. Cabello criticizes governor over refusal to mobilize National Guard
State Representative John M. Cabello (R-Machesney Park) has criticized Governor JB Pritzker for not cooperating with federal efforts to mobilize the Illinois National Guard.
Illinois’ 35th District to receive over $300 million for road and bridge upgrades
Significant transportation investments are planned for Illinois' 35th Senate District in 2026, following the inclusion of several projects in the Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) Multi-Year Road Program.
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- Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 43% of Winnebago County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year
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Who are the former high school athletes from Rockford Metro area competing during the week of Monday, Oct. 6?
The week starting Monday, Oct. 6 will feature action from these former Rockford Metro area high school stars.
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Winnebago County Education: 3,122 multiracial students enrolled in school districts in 2023-24 school year
In the 2023-24 school year, 7.3% of students enrolled in Winnebago County school districts identified as multiracial.
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Who are the Rockford Metro area high school alumni in action on Saturday, Oct. 4?
Saturday, Oct. 4 will feature competition from these former Rockford Metro area high school standouts.
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Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 3.7% of Boone County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year
In Boone County school districts, 330 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
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Who among former Rockford Metro area high school athletes will be active on Friday, Oct. 3?
Friday, Oct. 3 will feature competition from this former Rockford Metro area high school standout.
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Cabello and McCombie organize free paper shredding event for Freeport residents
State Representative John M. Cabello (R-Machesney Park) and Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie are organizing a free paper shredding event in Freeport on October 11, 2025.
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Enrollment Analysis: Hispanic students comprised 25.3% of Winnebago County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year
In Winnebago County school districts, 10,874 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 43.6% of Boone County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year
In Boone County school districts, 3,877 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
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Which ex-high school athletes from Rockford Metro area will compete in the week of Monday, Sept. 29?
The week starting Monday, Sept. 29 will feature action from these former Rockford Metro area high school stars.
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How many H-2A petitions made by Rockford Sun publication area employers were approved during 2024?
In 2024, 99.7% of H-2A petitions filed by employers in the Rockford Sun publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.