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How many inmates sentenced in Boone County will be released during week ending Sept. 13?

By V. I. Quigley | Sep 3, 2025

There was one inmate who was sentenced in Boone County and is set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 13.

Sen. Syverson recognized for longtime support at Boone County Fair dinner

By P. S. Fischer | Sep 3, 2025

State Senator Dave Syverson was honored at the Boone County Fair Appreciation Dinner for his long-standing support of the county fair.

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Which Rockford Metro area high school graduates are scheduled for action on Saturday, Sept. 6?

By N. R. Freeman | Sep 3, 2025

On Saturday, Sept. 6, these former Rockford Metro area high school standouts will be in action.

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The Rockford Regents matchups are set for upcoming college football season

By K. S. Stewart | Sep 3, 2025

They begin the season against the Beloit Buccaneers.

Village of Rockton Administration Committee met Sept. 2

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 3, 2025

Village of Rockton Administration Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 2.

Village of Rockton Budget & Finance Committee met September 2

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 3, 2025

Village of Rockton Budget & Finance Committee met Tuesday, September 2

Village of Rockton Public Works Committee met Sept. 2

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 3, 2025

Village of Rockton Public Works Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 2.

Village of Machesney Park Administration and Finance Committee met Sept. 2

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 3, 2025

Village of Machesney Park Administration and Finance Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 2.

Village of Machesney Park President and Board of Trustees met Sept. 2

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 3, 2025

Village of Machesney Park President and Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Sept. 2.

City of Rockford City Council met Sept. 2

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 3, 2025

City of Rockford City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 2.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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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How many inmates sentenced in Boone County will be released during week ending Sept. 13?

Sen. Syverson recognized for longtime support at Boone County Fair dinner

Which Rockford Metro area high school graduates are scheduled for action on Saturday, Sept. 6?

The Rockford Regents matchups are set for upcoming college football season

Village of Rockton Administration Committee met Sept. 2

Village of Rockton Budget & Finance Committee met September 2

Village of Rockton Public Works Committee met Sept. 2

Village of Machesney Park Administration and Finance Committee met Sept. 2

Village of Machesney Park President and Board of Trustees met Sept. 2

City of Rockford City Council met Sept. 2

City of Loves Park Public Safety Committee met Sept. 2

City of Loves Park Public Works Committee met Sept. 2

City of Loves Park Community Development Committee met Sept. 2

City of Loves Park City Council met Sept. 2

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

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

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

State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Shelter Care Ministries

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

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

Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 43% of Winnebago County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

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