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Syverson: 'It’s time for our annual Valentines for Seniors Card Drive'

By Rockford Sun Report | Jan 26, 2023

Last week, State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) and Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) announced that they will be joining the community in making Valentine’s Day cards to help build morale for the elderly.

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Yunk: ‘This type of legislation is a clear infringement on our 2nd Amendment Rights'

By Rockford Sun Report | Jan 20, 2023

Boone County Sheriff Scott Yunk has noted he will not be enforcing the sweeping gun ban.

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Stewart: 'It is my sincere hope that my personal story shows that anyone can achieve the American Dream'

By Rockford Sun Report | Jan 17, 2023

Outgoing State Sen. Brian W. Stewart shared a message with his constituents in a Jan. 11 Facebook post.

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'We don't want to shut a business down for finances': Belvidere city council amends zoning requirement for startup business

By Rockford Sun Report | Jan 12, 2023

The Belvidere city council recently discussed amending a zoning requirement for a fledgling business.

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Keicher: 'This is the best piece of good government legislation we will see come out of Springfield this year'

By Rockford Sun Report | Jan 12, 2023

State Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) is applauding the General Assembly for passing legislation that strengthens a law that requires taxing bodies to disclose its efficiency.

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City of Belvidere votes to increase 2022 property tax levy by 5%: 'I think we have a responsibility to the taxpayers to be good shepherds'

By Rockford Sun Report | Jan 11, 2023

The Belvidere city council of Belvidere recently discussed the 2022 property tax levy.

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Owen Costanza facing Electoral Board hearing on petition objection

By Rockford Sun Report | Jan 3, 2023

Edgar County Watchdogs, Edgar County Watchdogs of Edgar County Watchdogs, Edgar County Watchdogs said Owen Costanza facing Electoral Board hearing on petition objection on Jan 3rd.

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Chesney: ‘Democrats refused to listen to legal professionals and law enforcement’

By Rockford Sun Report | Jan 1, 2023

State Rep. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is celebrating the overturning of the SAFE-T Act in the majority of the state’s counties.

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Machesney Park board considers trash service issues during meeting: 'They will be working on the east side tomorrow, hopefully wrapping up the season'

By Rockford Sun Report | Dec 18, 2022

Amid public outcry over the quality of waste pickup service in the village, the Machesney Park Board of Trustees received an update from Public Works Director Mitch Hilden regarding issues surrounding the service.

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Syverson discusses SAFE-T Act during social media week in review: 'The lawsuit challenging its legality has been delayed'

By Rockford Sun Report | Dec 18, 2022

State Sen. Dave Syverson, R-Cherry Valley, provided a week in review on social media, discussing the SAFE-T Act during a post on Facebook.

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Keicher: 'Granting long-term extensions to TIF districts is costing our school districts significant revenues'

By Rockford Sun Report | Dec 18, 2022

In a Dec. 5 news release, Rep. Jeff Keicher spoke out about tax increment financing districts and their effects on school districts

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Transcripts show Owen Costanza knew all of it was true; criminal records, revocations, fines, everything…

By Rockford Sun Report | Nov 28, 2022

Transcripts show Owen Costanza knew all of it was true; criminal records, revocations, fines, everything…

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North Boone Community Unit School District Board of Education receives update on district's academic performance

By Rockford Sun Report | Nov 20, 2022

The North Boone Community Unit School District Board of Education received an update from Director of Curriculum Kari Neri regarding the district’s performance on the Illinois state report card.

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North Boone Community Unit School District Board of Education a step closer to final levy

By Rockford Sun Report | Nov 20, 2022

The North Boone Community Unit School District Board of Education recently approved an intent to levy and heard a tentative plan for the 2022 levy.

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North Boone Community Unit School District Board of Education agrees to purchase Performance Matters assessment program

By Rockford Sun Report | Nov 20, 2022

During its November meeting, the North Boone Community Unit School District Board of Education offered its support for Performance Matters, a program that will help the district build and administer assessments for students.

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North Boone Community Unit School District Board of Education recognizes Capron Elementary School, staff for accomplishments

By Rockford Sun Report | Nov 19, 2022

The North Boone Community Unit School District Board of Education welcomed the staff from Capron Elementary during a recent board meeting to mark some of the school’s accomplishments.

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Syverson: 'Today we celebrate 247 years of the @USMC! Happy Birthday'

By Rockford Sun Report | Nov 12, 2022

In a Nov. 10 Facebook post, Sen. Dave Syverson marked the anniversary of the founding of the U.S. Marine Corps.

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Syverson: 'Fifty-eight lawsuits challenging the constitutionality of the SAFE-T Act were officially combined into one'

By Rockford Sun Report | Nov 9, 2022

More than four dozen lawsuits challenging the legality of Illinois' comprehensive police and bail reform law called the SAFE-T Act have been joined together by the state's high court.

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Bailey: 'Our focus will be on crafting policies that will lead to job growth'

By Rockford Sun Report | Nov 8, 2022

In a new radio ad by gubernatorial candidate Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Louisville), Bailey accuses incumbent Gov. J.B. Pritzker of causing "crushing debt, skyrocketing property taxes, rising crime, and failing schools."