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State Rep. Cabello criticizes governor over refusal to mobilize National Guard

By T. S. Blanco | Oct 6, 2025

State Representative John M. Cabello (R-Machesney Park) has criticized Governor JB Pritzker for not cooperating with federal efforts to mobilize the Illinois National Guard.

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Rep. John M. Cabello urges calm amid tensions at Illinois immigration facility

By T. S. Blanco | Oct 6, 2025

State Representative John M. Cabello (R-Machesney Park) has called for calm and de-escalation following reports of clashes outside a federal immigration facility in Broadview, Illinois.

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Illinois’ 35th District to receive over $300 million for road and bridge upgrades

By T. M. Pina | Oct 6, 2025

Significant transportation investments are planned for Illinois' 35th Senate District in 2026, following the inclusion of several projects in the Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) Multi-Year Road Program.

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Federal government shutdown raises concerns for Illinois residents

By T. M. Pina | Oct 6, 2025

On October 1, the federal government shut down after Democrats rejected a bipartisan plan that would have kept it open.

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

By K. L. Hartman | Oct 6, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 43% of students enrolled in Winnebago County school districts identified as white.

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October marks national effort to raise awareness about breast cancer

By M. D. Butcher | Oct 6, 2025

October is recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, focusing on encouraging screening, education, and prevention for breast cancer, which is the second most common cancer among women in the United States.

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Illinois leads nation in pumpkin production with over 485 million pounds harvested

By T. M. Pina | Oct 6, 2025

Illinois remains the top pumpkin-producing state in the country, with farmers harvesting more than 485 million pounds of pumpkins in 2024, according to the USDA.

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Village of Rockton Budget & Finance Committee met Sept. 2

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 6, 2025

Village of Rockton Budget & Finance Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 2.

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Village of Rockton Public Works Committee met Sept. 2

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 6, 2025

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

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Village of Rockton Administration Committee met Sept. 2

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 6, 2025

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

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Village of Rockton Board of Trustees met Sept. 2

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 6, 2025

Village of Rockton Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Sept. 2.

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

By K. L. Hartman | Oct 5, 2025

In Boone County school districts, 4,342 white students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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How many Pacific Islander students were enrolled in Winnebago County districts in 2023-24 school year?

By K. L. Hartman | Oct 4, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, less than 1% of students enrolled in Winnebago County school districts identified as Pacific Islander.

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Winnebago County Board Operations & Administrative Committee met Oct. 1

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 4, 2025

Winnebago County Board Operations & Administrative Committee met Wednesday, Oct. 1.

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Winnebago County Board Finance Committee met Oct. 1

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 4, 2025

Winnebago County Board Finance Committee met Wednesday, Oct. 1.

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City of Rockford Firefighter's Pension Fund Board met Oct. 1

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 4, 2025

City of Rockford Firefighter's Pension Fund Board met Wednesday, Oct. 1.

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Who are the former high school athletes from Rockford Metro area competing during the week of Monday, Oct. 6?

By T. S. Blanco | Oct 3, 2025

The week starting Monday, Oct. 6 will feature action from these former Rockford Metro area high school stars.

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Winnebago County Education: 3,122 multiracial students enrolled in school districts in 2023-24 school year

By K. L. Hartman | Oct 1, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 7.3% of students enrolled in Winnebago County school districts identified as multiracial.

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Who are the Rockford Metro area high school alumni in action on Saturday, Oct. 4?

By N. R. Freeman | Oct 1, 2025

Saturday, Oct. 4 will feature competition from these former Rockford Metro area high school standouts.

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Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 3.7% of Boone County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By K. L. Hartman | Sep 30, 2025

In Boone County school districts, 330 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.