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Wednesday, October 22, 2025

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City of Rockford Firefighter's Pension Fund Board met Oct. 1

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 4, 2025

City of Rockford Firefighter's Pension Fund Board met Wednesday, Oct. 1.

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Winnebago County collects approximately $5.7 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in August

By M. S. Malone | Oct 3, 2025

In August, Winnebago County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Who are the former high school athletes from Rockford Metro area competing during the week of Monday, Oct. 6?

By T. S. Blanco | Oct 3, 2025

The week starting Monday, Oct. 6 will feature action from these former Rockford Metro area high school stars.

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$158,216 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in August for Boone County

By M. S. Malone | Oct 2, 2025

In August, Boone County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Winnebago County Education: 3,122 multiracial students enrolled in school districts in 2023-24 school year

By K. L. Hartman | Oct 1, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 7.3% of students enrolled in Winnebago County school districts identified as multiracial.

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$507,536 in County School Facility Tax collected in August for Boone County

By M. S. Malone | Oct 1, 2025

In August, Boone County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Who are the Rockford Metro area high school alumni in action on Saturday, Oct. 4?

By N. R. Freeman | Oct 1, 2025

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

By K. L. Hartman | Sep 30, 2025

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?

By N. R. Freeman | Sep 30, 2025

Friday, Oct. 3 will feature competition from this former Rockford Metro area high school standout.

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City of Loves Park Finance & Administration Committee met Sept. 2

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 30, 2025

City of Loves Park Finance & Administration Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 2.

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City of Loves Park City Council met Sept. 2

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 30, 2025

City of Loves Park City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 2.

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Cabello and McCombie organize free paper shredding event for Freeport residents

By T. S. Blanco | Sep 29, 2025

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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City of Rockford Planning & Development Committee met Aug. 25

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 29, 2025

City of Rockford Planning & Development Committee met Monday, Aug. 25.

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City of Rockford Code & Regulation Committee met Aug. 25

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 29, 2025

City of Rockford Code & Regulation Committee met Monday, Aug. 25.

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City of Carlyle Water & Sewer Committee met Aug. 25

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 29, 2025

City of Carlyle Water & Sewer Committee met Monday, Aug. 25.

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City of Carlyle Finance Committee met Aug. 25

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 29, 2025

City of Carlyle Finance Committee met Monday, Aug. 25.

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City of Carlyle City Council met Aug. 25

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 29, 2025

City of Carlyle City Council met Monday, Aug. 25.

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Winnebago County Board met Sept. 25

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 28, 2025

Winnebago County Board met Thursday, Sept. 25.

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Enrollment Analysis: Hispanic students comprised 25.3% of Winnebago County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By K. L. Hartman | Sep 27, 2025

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

By K. L. Hartman | Sep 26, 2025

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.