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City of Loves Park Public Safety Committee met Sept. 2

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 3, 2025

City of Loves Park Public Safety Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 2.

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City of Loves Park Public Works Committee met Sept. 2

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 3, 2025

City of Loves Park Public Works Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 2.

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City of Loves Park Community Development Committee met Sept. 2

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 3, 2025

City of Loves Park Community Development Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 2.

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City of Loves Park City Council met Sept. 2

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 3, 2025

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

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1 gas station in cities throughout Winnebago County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Aug. 23

By R. K. Petty | Sep 2, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Winnebago County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Illinois offers tax credits for back-to-school expenses for families and educators

By Rockford Sun | Sep 2, 2025

As students across Illinois return to school, families and educators have access to tax credits aimed at reducing education-related expenses.

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Winnebago County collects approximately $5.8 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in July

By M. S. Malone | Sep 2, 2025

In July, Winnebago County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Shelter Care Ministries

By M. C. Sanchez | Sep 2, 2025

Shelter Care Ministries, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $30,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Illinois faces scrutiny after ending cash bail as senator calls for repeal

By Rockford Sun | Sep 2, 2025

Illinois’ decision to eliminate cash bail is drawing national attention following an executive order signed by President Trump on August 25.

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

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 2, 2025

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

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Which former Rockford Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Sept. 5?

By N. R. Freeman | Sep 2, 2025

These former Rockford Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Sept. 5.

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$519,058 in County School Facility Tax collected in July for Boone County

By M. S. Malone | Sep 2, 2025

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

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Illinois DOGE Profile: One Body Collaboratives

By M. C. Sanchez | Sep 2, 2025

One Body Collaboratives was approved to receive a $10,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Winnebago County in week ending Aug. 23?

By R. K. Petty | Sep 1, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Winnebago County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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How many companies in cities in Winnebago County received FDA inspections in August?

By H. M. Simmons | Sep 1, 2025

There was one company in a city associated with Winnebago County that received an FDA inspection in August, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Village of Machesney Park Planning & Economic Development Committee will meet September 2

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 1, 2025

Village of Machesney Park Planning & Economic Development Committee will meet 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 2

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Which former Rockford Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Sept. 4?

By N. R. Freeman | Sep 1, 2025

These former Rockford Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Sept. 4.

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City of Rockford Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Sept. 2

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 1, 2025

City of Rockford Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Tuesday, Sept. 2.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Boone County in week ending Aug. 23?

By R. K. Petty | Sep 1, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Boone County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Boone County Fair Association

By M. C. Sanchez | Aug 31, 2025

Boone County Fair Association, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive three grants totaling $292,100 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).