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Which high school alumni from Rockford Metro area will play in games during the week starting Monday, Sept. 22?

By T. S. Blanco | Sep 19, 2025

During the week beginning Monday, Sept. 22, these former Rockford Metro area high school athletes will be in action.

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How many inmates sentenced in Winnebago County will be released during week ending Sept. 27?

By V. I. Quigley | Sep 18, 2025

There were five inmates who were sentenced in Winnebago County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 27.

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How many Asian students were enrolled in Boone County districts in 2023-24 school year?

By K. L. Hartman | Sep 18, 2025

In Boone County school districts, 60 Asian students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Illinois Department of Corrections to release 1 inmate sentenced in Boone County during week ending Sept. 27

By V. I. Quigley | Sep 17, 2025

There was one inmate who was sentenced in Boone County and is set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 27.

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Which Rockford Metro area high school graduates are scheduled for action on Saturday, Sept. 20?

By N. R. Freeman | Sep 17, 2025

Saturday, Sept. 20 will see these former Rockford Metro area high school stars in competition.

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Village of Pecatonica Village Board will meet September 16

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 16, 2025

Village of Pecatonica Village Board will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, September 16

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Illinois Senate Republicans seek submissions for Veterans Day Wall of Honor

By M. D. Butcher | Sep 15, 2025

The Illinois Senate Republican Caucus will hold its annual Veterans Day Wall of Honor display at the Statehouse from October 28 to November 13.

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Charlie Kirk killed at Utah Valley University event; suspect in custody

By T. S. Blanco | Sep 15, 2025

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was killed in a shooting at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.

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ICE launches crackdown on violent criminal aliens in Chicago

By M. D. Butcher | Sep 15, 2025

Last week, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security began Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago, a new initiative aimed at addressing illegal immigration.

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Winnebago County Education: 88 American Indian students enrolled in school districts in 2023-24 school year

By K. L. Hartman | Sep 15, 2025

In Winnebago County school districts, 88 American Indian students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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City of Rockford Community Relations Commission met Aug. 14

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 15, 2025

City of Rockford Community Relations Commission met Thursday, Aug. 14.

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Village of Rockton Public Works Committee met Sept. 15

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 15, 2025

Village of Rockton Public Works Committee met Monday, Sept. 15.

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Village of Machesney Park President and Board of Trustees met Sept. 15

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 15, 2025

Village of Machesney Park President and Board of Trustees met Monday, Sept. 15.

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City of Rockford City Council met Sept. 15

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 15, 2025

City of Rockford City Council met Monday, Sept. 15.

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City of Loves Park Finance & Administration Committee met Sept. 15

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 15, 2025

City of Loves Park Finance & Administration Committee met Monday, Sept. 15.

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City of Loves Park Codes & Regulations Committee met Sept. 15

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 15, 2025

City of Loves Park Codes & Regulations Committee met Monday, Sept. 15.

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City of Loves Park City Council met Sept. 15

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 15, 2025

City of Loves Park City Council met Monday, Sept. 15.

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Belvidere Community Unit School District 100 Board of Education met Sept. 15

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 15, 2025

Belvidere Community Unit School District 100 Board of Education met Monday, Sept. 15.

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How many American Indian students were enrolled in Boone County districts in 2023-24 school year?

By K. L. Hartman | Sep 14, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, less than 1% of students enrolled in Boone County school districts identified as American Indian.

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Senator Syverson reflects on legacy of late Governor Jim Edgar

By M. D. Butcher | Sep 14, 2025

State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) has issued a statement following the death of former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar.