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McCombie: ‘Every child deserves to grow up in a safe, loving family without fear of neglect or abuse’

By Rockford Sun Report | Jun 5, 2023

Rep. Tony McCombie recently announced that April is Child Abuse Prevention Month in Illinois.

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Illinois' Cabello criticizes new budget, process leading up to vote: 'Hide your wallet!!!!!'

By Rockford Sun Report | Jun 5, 2023

Illinois state Rep. John Cabello (R-Machesney Park) recently took to social media to inform his constituents about his distaste for the budget that was recently passed in the House.

Village of Machesney Park Board of Trustees met April 3

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 5, 2023

Village of Machesney Park Board of Trustees met Monday, April 3

Village of Rockton Administration Committee met May 1

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 5, 2023

Village of Rockton Administration Committee met Monday, May 1

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Prairie State taxes: Loves Park residents rank 92nd in total sales taxes paid for March

By Rockford Sun | Jun 4, 2023

Loves Park residents paid $770,440 in sales taxes, ranking 92nd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in March.

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Winnebago County collects $3.9 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in March

By Rockford Sun | Jun 4, 2023

In March, Winnebago County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Winnebago County residents pay $751,249 in Countywide Sales Tax in March

By Rockford Sun | Jun 3, 2023

In March, Winnebago County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Rockford Sun area weekly mass times

By Rockford Sun | Jun 3, 2023

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

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Week ending May 3: one inmate sentenced in Winnebago County to be released from Illinois Department of Corrections

By Rockford Sun | Jun 3, 2023

There is one inmate sentenced to jail in Winnebago County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending May 3.

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Winnebago County residents paid 5th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during March

By Rockford Sun | Jun 3, 2023

Winnebago County residents paid $4.7 million in sales taxes, the fifth highest total paid per county in March.

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Weekly recap, week ending May 27 home sales in Winnebago County

By Rockford Sun | Jun 3, 2023

There were 85 reported residential sales in Winnebago County in the week ending May 27, according to BlockShopper.com.

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$288,348 in County School Facility Tax collected in March for Boone County

By Rockford Sun | Jun 2, 2023

In March, Boone County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Top 100 Winnebago County home sales for May 2023

By Rockford Sun | Jun 2, 2023

These are the top 100 home sales for Winnebago County in May 2023, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Week ending May 3: one inmate sentenced in Boone County to be released

By Rockford Sun | Jun 2, 2023

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 May 3.

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Boone County collects $143,753 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in March

By Rockford Sun | Jun 2, 2023

In March, Boone County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Rockford Public School District 205 Board of Education met March 28

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 2, 2023

Rockford Public School District 205 Board of Education met Tuesday, March 28

Village of Machesney Administration & Finance Committee met May 1

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 2, 2023

Village of Machesney Administration & Finance Committee met Monday, May 1

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Boone County had a median home sale price of $229,500 in May 2023

By Rockford Sun | Jun 1, 2023

These are the top two home sales for Boone County in May 2023, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Analysis: Winnebago County effective property tax rate outpaced the national average in Q1 2023

By Rockford Sun | Jun 1, 2023

Property owners in Winnebago County paid 2.3% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the first quarter of 2023, which is more than 2.1 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by the Rockford Sun.

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Vella: ‘Expand quality education options for low-income and working-class families of Illinois’

By Rockford Sun Report | Jun 1, 2023

State Rep. Dave Vella (D-Loves Park), a graduate of Boylan Catholic High School, is one of many state legislators who have benefitted from private school education.