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Village of Rockton Administration Committee met October 2

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 31, 2023

Village of Rockton Administration Committee met 5:30 p.m. Monday, October 2.

City of Rockford Finance & Personnel Committee met Aug. 28

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 31, 2023

City of Rockford Finance & Personnel Committee met Monday, Aug. 28

Village of Machesney Park President Board of Trustees met Oct. 2

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 31, 2023

Village of Machesney Park President Board of Trustees met Monday, Oct. 2

City of Carlyle Finance Committee met Aug. 28

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 30, 2023

City of Carlyle Finance Committee met Monday, Aug. 28

Village of Pecatonica Public Works Committee met Oct. 2

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 30, 2023

Village of Pecatonica Public Works Committee met Monday, Oct. 2

Which former Rockford Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 30?

By Rockford Sun | Oct 28, 2023

These former Rockford Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 30.

Weekly recap of Winnebago County home sales during week ending Oct. 21

By Rockford Sun | Oct 28, 2023

There were 34 reported residential sales in Winnebago County in the week ending Oct. 21, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Rockford Sun area weekly mass times

By Rockford Sun | Oct 28, 2023

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

National First Responders Day: Recognizing the Bravery and Dedication of our Heroes

By Rockford Sun | Oct 28, 2023

Today, on October 28th, we celebrate National First Responders Day, a day dedicated to honoring the courageous men and women who serve as our police officers, firefighters, EMS professionals, and dispatchers. These individuals are the backbone of our communities, always ready to respond to emergencies and ensure our safety.In a world where danger can strike at any moment, our first responders are the ones who run towards it, selflessly putting their lives on the line to protect others. They embody the true meaning of bravery and dedication, never hesitating to face...

Village of Pecatonica Public Works Committee met Sept. 5

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 27, 2023

Village of Pecatonica Public Works Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 5

Belvidere Community Unit School District 100 Board of Education met Aug. 21

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 27, 2023

Belvidere Community Unit School District 100 Board of Education met Monday, Aug. 21

City of Rockford Finance & Personnel Committee met Sept. 25

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 27, 2023

City of Rockford Finance & Personnel Committee met Monday, Sept. 25

Rep. Sosnowski to join Huntley Chamber for “Perk Before You Work” Nov. 2

By Rockford Sun | Oct 26, 2023

Illinois State Representative Joe Sosnowski will be joining the Huntley Chamber of Commerce for their upcoming event, "Perk Before You Work." The event will take place on Thursday, November 2nd, from 7:45 AM to 8:45 AM at Lincoln House & Co. This delightful morning event is sponsored by Rep. Sosnowski himself.During the event, attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy coffee from Huntley's newest coffee shop and interact with Rep. Joe Sosnowski. It's a chance to connect with fellow Chamber members and start the day on a positive note with networking and positive...

Medicare 101 Event in Freeport

By Rockford Sun | Oct 26, 2023

Oct 26, 2023A Medicare 101 presentation was held in Freeport earlier this week, providing valuable information to area seniors. The event aimed to address the common issue of seniors being left to navigate Medicare on their own. The presentation, organized by [Speaker's Name], aimed to deliver clear, accurate, and timely information about Medicare. [Speaker's Name] expressed gratitude to the many seniors who attended the event, stating, "Thank you to the many area seniors who came out to Freeport for my Medicare 101 presentation earlier this week!"The event was...

Rep. Cabello Tours Freeport High School

By Rockford Sun | Oct 26, 2023

Last week, Representative Cabello had the opportunity to visit Freeport High School and engage with the students. During his visit, he had the chance to speak to several different classes and learn more about the school and its students.Expressing his gratitude to the school, Representative Cabello said, "Had an awesome time at Freeport High School last week. Spoke to several different classes and learned a lot about the Pretzels. Thank you for having me!!"The visit to Freeport High School provided an invaluable opportunity for the students to interact with a member of...

City of Loves Park City Council met Aug. 21

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 26, 2023

City of Loves Park City Council met Monday, Aug. 21

City of Rockford Code & Regulation Committee met Sept. 25

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 26, 2023

City of Rockford Code & Regulation Committee met Monday, Sept. 25

Calling All Young Artists

By Rockford Sun Report | Oct 26, 2023

The holiday season is fast approaching, and Mayor Tom McNamara needs your help! Each year, the Mayor sends out holiday cards to companies and organizations that help our community move forward. Once again, he’d like to use a card designed by a Rockford elementary or middle school student.

Learn How To Do Business with Local Government Agencies

By Rockford Sun Report | Oct 26, 2023

The City, in partnership with Rockford Park District, Chicago Rockford International Airport, Winnebago County Government, Rockford Housing Authority and Rock Valley College, will host the Second Annual Cutting the Red Tape event on Wednesday, November 1, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the UW Health Sports Factory. Participants will learn how to do business with local government agencies.