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City of Rockford honored with 2025 Gold Bell Seal for workplace mental health

By Rockford Sun | Apr 11, 2025

The City of Rockford has announced it has been honored with a 2025 Gold Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health by Mental Health America (MHA) for the second consecutive year.

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Q4 2024 Recap: 6 parolees from Winnebago County convicted of crimes against justice set for supervised release

By Rockford Sun | Apr 10, 2025

There were six offenders convicted of crimes against justice living in Winnebago County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Rockford Sun.

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34 new registered sex offenders living in Winnebago County in Q1

By Rockford Sun | Apr 10, 2025

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there were 34 new registered sex offenders living in Winnebago County as of the first quarter of 2025.

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Q1: Cities within Boone County recorded 32 lawyers in good standing

By Rockford Sun | Apr 10, 2025

There were 32 lawyers in good standing in cities within Boone County as of the first quarter of 2025.

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Rep. Cabello criticizes bill on native-themed mascots as political theater

By Rockford Sun | Apr 10, 2025

State Representative John M. Cabello from Machesney Park has voiced strong criticism of a newly passed bill, HB1237, that aims to ban native-themed school mascots and logos in Illinois.

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Q4 2024 Recap: 17 parolees from Winnebago County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

By Rockford Sun | Apr 9, 2025

There were 17 offenders convicted of drug crimes living in Winnebago County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Rockford Sun.

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Rockford residents paid 8th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during January

By Rockford Sun | Apr 9, 2025

Rockford residents paid $5.3 million in sales taxes, the eighth highest total paid per municipality in January.

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LaHood leads discussion on TANF reform and accountability in congressional hearing

By Rockford Sun | Apr 9, 2025

In Washington, D.C., Congressman Darin LaHood, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Work and Welfare, led a hearing on the Government Accountability Office's (GAO) findings regarding the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families...

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Prairie State sales taxes: Winnebago County residents paid 5th-largest sum in January

By Rockford Sun | Apr 8, 2025

Winnebago County residents paid $7.1 million in sales taxes, the fifth highest total paid per county in January.

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Rockford Sun publication area sees 36 H-1B petitions from employers during 2024

By Rockford Sun | Apr 8, 2025

Employers based in the Rockford Sun publication area submitted 36 H-1B petitions 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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Cities within Boone County registered no change in the number of lawyers with active licenses to practice law in Q1 compared to the previous quarter

By Rockford Sun | Apr 8, 2025

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Boone County in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the previous quarter.

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Q4 2024 Recap: 23 parolees from Winnebago County convicted of crimes against persons set for supervised release

By Rockford Sun | Apr 8, 2025

There were 23 offenders convicted of crimes against persons living in Winnebago County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Rockford Sun.

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Real ID requirement to take effect for Illinois residents in May 2025

By Rockford Sun | Apr 8, 2025

Individuals in Illinois are reminded of the upcoming requirement for a REAL ID or a valid U.S. passport starting May 7, 2025, to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities.

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Illinois legislators call for reform in Medicaid reimbursement for nursing homes

By Rockford Sun | Apr 8, 2025

A coalition of bipartisan lawmakers and industry leaders gathered at the Illinois State Capitol to advocate for reforms in Medicaid reimbursement rates for skilled nursing facilities.

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LaHood congratulates new Bradley University President James Shadid

By Rockford Sun | Apr 8, 2025

Congressman Darin LaHood extended his congratulations to James Shadid, who has assumed the role of the 13th President of Bradley University.

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Illinois drivers reminded of Scott's Law for safety

By Rockford Sun | Apr 8, 2025

Scott's Law, Illinois' Move Over law, mandates that drivers change lanes and reduce speed when passing vehicles with hazard or emergency lights on.

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Illinois DNR advises caution with wildlife encounters this spring

By Rockford Sun | Apr 8, 2025

As spring arrives, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) advises residents to exercise caution when encountering wildlife, particularly young animals that may appear to be orphaned or abandoned.

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Affordable housing bill reintroduced to bolster Low-Income Housing Tax Credit

By Rockford Sun | Apr 8, 2025

Congressman Darin LaHood and Congresswoman Suzan DelBene have reintroduced the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act, which aims to improve the financing and development of affordable housing across the United States.

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Week ending March 23: 3 new registered sex offenders living in Winnebago County

By Rockford Sun | Apr 8, 2025

Winnebago County has three new sex offenders registered as living there in the week ending March 23, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Boone County collects $442,437 in County School Facility Tax in January

By Rockford Sun | Apr 7, 2025

In January, Boone County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.