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News from November 2023

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2023 Made in Illinois Holiday Gift Guide

By Rockford Sun | Nov 29, 2023

Small and family-owned businesses in Illinois have faced numerous challenges in the past few years. In an effort to support these hardworking individuals and strengthen local economies, the 2023 Made in Illinois Holiday Gift Guide has been created.The guide serves as a source of inspiration for those looking to shop local this holiday season. By purchasing products made right here in Illinois, individuals can spread additional holiday cheer and contribute to the growth of their communities.The 2023 Made in Illinois Holiday Gift Guide showcases a wide range of products,...

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Discipline at Meehan Elementary School: White students most affected in 2021-22 school year

By Rockford Sun | Nov 29, 2023

White students, constituting 43.9% or 261 of Meehan Elementary School's total student population of 595, accounted for 34 out of the 37 total suspensions (91.9%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging roughly one suspension per eight students, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

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City of Rockford Community Action Agency Board met Sept. 26

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 29, 2023

City of Rockford Community Action Agency Board met Tuesday, Sept. 26

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Charles Street Reconstruction

By Rockford Sun Report | Nov 29, 2023

The City completed a $5.5 million roadway reconstruction project of Charles Street from 28th Street to Parkside Drive.

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Committee Passes 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program

By Rockford Sun Report | Nov 29, 2023

Tonight, the Finance and Personnel Committee passed the FY 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). This CIP provides for significant investment in improving the City’s infrastructure and is the largest proposed in City history, utilizing $322 million of secured local and leveraged outside agency funds to improve the infrastructure in Rockford. In addition to being the largest 5-year plan in City history, this plan also proposes the implementation of the largest single year of construction to date in 2024.

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Belvidere Community Unit School District 100 Board of Education met Sept. 26

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 29, 2023

Belvidere Community Unit School District 100 Board of Education met Tuesday, Sept. 26

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On Tuesday, November 28, Dakota Jr Sr High School standout Faith Weber competed in NCAA D3 game

By Rockford Sun | Nov 29, 2023

The game took place in Carlinville, Illinois.

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On Tuesday, November 28, Clinton High School standout Elli Teubert competed in NJCAA game

By Rockford Sun | Nov 29, 2023

The Rock Valley Golden Eagles won 88-59 in their NJCAA game against the Prairie State Pioneers on Tuesday, November 28.

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Thornton Township High School standout Audrina Terhune’s college team won in NCAA D3 game on Tuesday, November 28

By Rockford Sun | Nov 29, 2023

The Rockford Regents won 85-38 in their NCAA D3 game against the Blackburn Beavers on Tuesday, November 28.

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On Tuesday, November 28, St. Joseph High School standout Alyssa Havard competed in NCAA D3 game

By Rockford Sun | Nov 29, 2023

The Rockford Regents won 85-38 in their NCAA D3 game against the Blackburn Beavers on Tuesday, November 28.

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Jasmyn Hale and Maya Mitchell, former Shakopee High School standouts, played on Tuesday, November 28 in NJCAA game

By Rockford Sun | Nov 29, 2023

The game took place in Rockford, Illinois.

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Tyra Clark, former Pearl City Junior Senior High School standout, played on Tuesday, November 28 in NCAA D3 game

By Rockford Sun | Nov 29, 2023

The game took place in Carlinville, Illinois.

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Jefferson High School standout Karley Colson’s college team won in NJCAA game on Tuesday, November 28

By Rockford Sun | Nov 29, 2023

The Rock Valley Golden Eagles won 88-59 in their NJCAA game against the Prairie State Pioneers on Tuesday, November 28.

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Delavan-Darien High School standout McKenna Williams’ college team won in NJCAA game on Tuesday, November 28

By Rockford Sun | Nov 29, 2023

The Rock Valley Golden Eagles won 88-59 in their NJCAA game against the Prairie State Pioneers on Tuesday, November 28.

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On Tuesday, November 28, Plainfield East High School standout Nia Wilkerson competed in NCAA D3 game

By Rockford Sun | Nov 29, 2023

The game took place in Carlinville, Illinois.

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Grace Vyborny, former Harlem High School standout, played on Tuesday, November 28 in NCAA D3 game

By Rockford Sun | Nov 29, 2023

The game took place in Carlinville, Illinois.

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Mount Saint Mary High School standout D'Asia Washington’s college team won in NCAA D3 game on Tuesday, November 28

By Rockford Sun | Nov 29, 2023

The Rockford Regents won 85-38 in their NCAA D3 game against the Blackburn Beavers on Tuesday, November 28.

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On Tuesday, November 28, Hononegah High School standouts, including Alisha Bell, competed in an NJCAA game for Rock Valley Golden Eagles

By Rockford Sun | Nov 29, 2023

The Rock Valley Golden Eagles won 88-59 in their NJCAA game against the Prairie State Pioneers on Tuesday, November 28.

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On Tuesday, November 28, former Kirkwood High School standout Angela Mostek’s college team won in an NCAA D3 game

By Rockford Sun | Nov 29, 2023

The Rockford Regents won 85-38 in their NCAA D3 game against the Blackburn Beavers on Tuesday, November 28.

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On Tuesday, November 28, Beloit Memorial High School standout Bre'Nazjah Davis competed in NJCAA game

By Rockford Sun | Nov 29, 2023

The Rock Valley Golden Eagles won 88-59 in their NJCAA game against the Prairie State Pioneers on Tuesday, November 28.