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There were five offenders convicted of homicide 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.

Did Winnebago Community Unit School District 323 students fail or pass their 2023-24 ELA tests?

In the 2023-24 school year, 63% of Winnebago Community Unit School District 323 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Illinois Senate Republicans oppose new taxes impacting small businesses

In Springfield, Senate Republicans have voiced concerns over a new proposal from Governor JB Pritzker's Democratic allies to raise taxes by $6 billion.

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Which former Rockford Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, May 15?

These former Rockford Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, May 15.

Loves Park residents rank 85th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for March

Loves Park residents paid $993,080 in sales taxes, ranking 85th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in March.

Test expectations: How many Durand Community Unit School District 322 students failed to meet math IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 63.8% of Durand Community Unit School District 322 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Winnebago County in week ending May 3?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Winnebago County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Boone County in week ending May 3

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Boone County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cities in Boone County recorded 1 less lawyer practicing law in April

There was one less active legal license in cities within Boone County in April compared to the previous month.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Winnebago County in week ending May 3

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Winnebago County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Week ending May 3: Boone County home sales

There was one reported residential sale in Boone County in the week ending May 3, according to BlockShopper.com.

Pecatonica Community Unit School District 321: How many students failed math test in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 66.4% of Pecatonica Community Unit School District 321 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Q4 2024 Recap: 1 parolee from Boone County convicted of a crime involving alcohol set for supervised release

There was one offender convicted of a crime involving alcohol living in Boone 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 Sun area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the Rockford Sun coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Which former Rockford Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, May 13?