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Rockford, Belvidere students to be eligible for private school scholarships in new state program

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 31, 2017

A new public school funding bill recently passed by the Illinois Legislature, SB1947, includes a scholarship program that would award donated funds to students in lower-income families — up to 300 percent of the federal poverty level — to provide them the opportunity to attend private schools.

Rockford Sun Athletes in Action, Football: Aug. 27 - Sept. 2

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 30, 2017

Athletes in Action tracks players with ties to communities within the Rockford Sun coverage area as they compete at the collegiate level. The following football players will compete during the week of Aug. 27 to Sept. 2.

Sosnowski celebrates opening of community center at Rockford hospital

By Christopher Mobley | Aug 28, 2017

Rep. Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) joined the Rockford community recently to welcome Aunt Martha’s new Rockford Community Center at Swedish American Hospital, according to a press release.

Sosnowski measure puts limits on utility back-billing

By Carrie Bradon | Aug 26, 2017

Utlities that make billing mistakes will no longer be able to come after customers to rectify their own errors thanks to a bill sponsored by Rep. Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) and turned into law recently, according to a press release.

Sosnowski pushing for repeal of Cook County beverage tax

By Caitlin Nordahl | Aug 24, 2017

The Cook County tax on sweetened beverages could lead to a $1.3 billion loss in economic activity, according to Rep. Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford), who has sponsored legislation to repeal the measure, according to a press release.

Income tax hike will cost Winnebago residents $1,939,500.48 more this year, ranked 7th in Winnebago County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 24, 2017

Winnebago taxpayers will pay an additional $1,939,500.48 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

Income tax hike will cost South Beloit residents $2,671,003.16 more this year, ranked 6th in Winnebago County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 23, 2017

South Beloit taxpayers will pay an additional $2,671,003.16 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

Income tax hike will cost Shirland residents $33,832.84 more this year, ranked 11th in Winnebago County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 22, 2017

Shirland taxpayers will pay an additional $33,832.84 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

Income tax hike will cost Seward residents $21,699.22 more this year, ranked 12th in Winnebago County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 21, 2017

Seward taxpayers will pay an additional $21,699.22 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

Income tax hike will cost Roscoe residents $7,415,759.91 more this year, ranked 2nd in Winnebago County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 20, 2017

Roscoe taxpayers will pay an additional $7,415,759.91 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

Income tax hike will cost Rockton residents $3,587,470.19 more this year, ranked 5th in Winnebago County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 19, 2017

Rockton taxpayers will pay an additional $3,587,470.19 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

Income tax hike will cost Rockford residents $38,854,900.95 more this year, ranked 1st in Winnebago County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 18, 2017

Rockford taxpayers will pay an additional $38,854,900.95 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

Income tax hike will cost Pecatonica residents $1,120,798.87 more this year, ranked 9th in Winnebago County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 17, 2017

Pecatonica taxpayers will pay an additional $1,120,798.87 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

Income tax hike will cost Machesney Park residents $5,009,897.72 more this year, ranked 4th in Winnebago County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 16, 2017

Machesney Park taxpayers will pay an additional $5,009,897.72 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

Rockford schools would get $16.05 million more with Rauner schools plan

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 15, 2017

Rockford's 13 school districts will receive an extra $16.05 million this year if the Illinois House accepts Gov. Bruce Rauner's version of a school funding bill, according to an analysis by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Income tax hike will cost Loves Park residents $5,933,067.38 more this year, ranked 3rd in Winnebago County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 15, 2017

Loves Park taxpayers will pay an additional $5,933,067.38 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

Income tax hike will cost Durand residents $724,665.07 more this year, ranked 10th in Winnebago County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 14, 2017

Durand taxpayers will pay an additional $724,665.07 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

Income tax hike will cost Cherry Valley residents $1,668,403.87 more this year, ranked 8th in Winnebago County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 13, 2017

Cherry Valley taxpayers will pay an additional $1,668,403.87 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

Income tax hike will cost Poplar Grove residents $2,864,136.23 more this year, ranked 2nd in Boone County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 13, 2017

Poplar Grove taxpayers will pay an additional $2,864,136.23 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

Income tax hike will cost Garden Prairie residents $333,102.92 more this year, ranked 5th in Boone County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 11, 2017

Garden Prairie taxpayers will pay an additional $333,102.92 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

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