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Illinois Department of Corrections to release two inmates sentenced in Winnebago County during week ending July 6

By Rockford Sun | Jul 31, 2022

There are two inmates sentenced to jail in Winnebago County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending July 6.

Machesney Park's Harlem High honors outstanding track and field athletes

By Zachary Richter | Jul 30, 2022

Three seniors from the Harlem High School (Machesney Park) track and field team were recognized at the school board meeting for their performances this year.

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Rockford Sun area weekly mass times

By Rockford Sun | Jul 30, 2022

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

Week ending July 6: one inmate sentenced in Jackson County to be released from Illinois Department of Corrections

By Rockford Sun | Jul 30, 2022

There is one inmate sentenced to jail in Jackson County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending July 6.

Week ending July 6: one inmate sentenced in Boone County to be released

By Rockford Sun | Jul 29, 2022

There is one inmate sentenced to jail in Boone County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending July 6.

City of Rockford Planning & Development Committee met June 27

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jul 29, 2022

City of Rockford Planning & Development Committee met Monday, June 27.

City of Rockford Finance & Personnel Committee met June 21

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jul 29, 2022

City of Rockford Finance & Personnel Committee met Tuesday, June 21.

Keicher criticizes Pritzker's inaction: 'We still have done nothing in Illinois that will stop the tax increase'

By Zachary Richter | Jul 28, 2022

Rep. Jeff Keicher points out all the wrongs in Illinois, including the fact that the Pritzker administration is doing nothing to stop tax increases on jobs.

Top campaign contribution recipients in Illinois for the week of July 17

By Rockford Sun | Jul 28, 2022

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Illinois during the week of July 17.

City of Rockford Liquor Control Commission met June 27

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jul 28, 2022

City of Rockford Liquor Control Commission met 10 a.m. Monday, June 27.

City of Rockford Planning & Development Committee met June 13

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jul 28, 2022

City of Rockford Planning & Development Committee met Monday, June 13.

City of Rockford Finance & Personnel Committee met June 13

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jul 28, 2022

City of Rockford Finance & Personnel Committee met Monday, June 13.

Bipartisan PAC urges State’s Attorney Smith to oppose SAFE-T Act

By LGIS News Service | Jul 27, 2022

Boone County State’s Attorney Tricia L. Smith, a Republican, is being urged to join an effort to repeal Illinois’ controversial SAFE-T Act, which retools multiple parts of the criminal justice system, including the elimination of cash bail.