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Cheap Trick Day celebrates its 18th anniversary in Illinois

By Rockford Sun | Apr 1, 2025

State Senator Dave Syverson of Cherry Valley is urging the residents of Illinois to recognize Cheap Trick Day, which marks its 18th anniversary this April 1st.

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Winnebago County has 7 new registered sex offenders in week ending March 16

By Rockford Sun | Mar 31, 2025

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there are seven new registered sex offenders living in Winnebago County as of the week ending March 16.

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No new registered sex offenders living in Boone County in week ending March 16

By Rockford Sun | Mar 31, 2025

There are no new registered sex offenders living in Boone County in the week ending March 16 compared to the week before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Rockford Sun area weekly mass times

By Rockford Sun | Mar 29, 2025

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

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Republicans propose bills to repeal Illinois TRUST Act and cut immigrant healthcare benefits

By Rockford Sun | Mar 28, 2025

Republican lawmakers in Illinois' 104th General Assembly are campaigning against the state's Sanctuary State policy.

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Illinois Republicans contest redistricting in Supreme Court

By Rockford Sun | Mar 28, 2025

House Republicans in Illinois are actively pursuing a legal battle against the state's redistricting process, raising concerns over alleged gerrymandering by the Democratic party.

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Winnebago County Consolidated Election Day is coming up on April 1

By Rockford Sun | Mar 27, 2025

Municipal officials in Winnebago County — including mayors, village board members, and school board members — are on the ballot on April 1, the first Tuesday in April.

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Legislation reintroduced to honor slain Rockford postal worker Jay Larson

By Rockford Sun | Mar 27, 2025

Today, representatives Darin LaHood and Eric Sorensen have reintroduced a bill in the United States Congress to rename the Harrison Avenue Post Office in Rockford in honor of Jay Larson.

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City of Carlyle City Council met Feb. 24

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 25, 2025

City of Carlyle City Council met Monday, Feb. 24

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City of Carlyle Finance Committee met Feb. 24

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 25, 2025

City of Carlyle Finance Committee met Monday, Feb. 24

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City of Loves Park City Council met March 24

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 25, 2025

City of Loves Park City Council met Monday, March 24

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Boone County in week ending Mar. 15?

By Rockford Sun | Mar 25, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Boone County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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City of Carlyle Employee Concerns Committee/City Council met March 24

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 25, 2025

City of Carlyle Employee Concerns Committee/City Council met Monday, March 24

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City of Carlyle City Council met March 24

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 25, 2025

City of Carlyle City Council met Monday, March 24

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City of Carlyle Finance Committee/City Council met March 24

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 25, 2025

City of Carlyle Finance Committee/City Council met Monday, March 24

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Illinois sees surge in public sector employment amid concerns

By Rockford Sun | Mar 25, 2025

Illinois has experienced a significant increase in government jobs over the past two years, raising concerns about sustainability and resource allocation.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Winnebago County in week ending Mar. 15?

By Rockford Sun | Mar 24, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Winnebago County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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City of Carlyle Park Committee/City Council met March 24

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Mar 24, 2025

City of Carlyle Park Committee/City Council met 6:15 p.m. Monday, March 24

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Illinois GOP urges IHSA policy clarity; homeschoolers protest regulation

By Rockford Sun | Mar 24, 2025

State Republican lawmakers in Illinois have reached out to the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) with a letter urging clarity on policies regarding transgender athletes.

**** FOIA Request Sent to Illinois Department of Public Health Regarding State Agency Contracts with Vendors on March 24, 2025 **

By Rockford Sun | Mar 24, 2025

** FOIA Request to Illinois Department of Public Health Regarding State Agency Contracts with Vendors on March 24, 2025.