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News from October 2023

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Q3 2023 Recap: 2 parolees from Boone County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

By Rockford Sun | Oct 10, 2023

There were two offenders convicted of drug crimes living in Boone County released on parole during the third quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Rockford Sun.

Village of Rockton Board of Trustees met Sept. 5

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 10, 2023

Village of Rockton Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Sept. 5

City of Loves Park Public Works Committee met Sept. 5

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 10, 2023

City of Loves Park Public Works Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 5

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Boone County effective property tax rate in Q3 2023 was higher than the national average

By Rockford Sun | Oct 9, 2023

Property owners in Boone County paid 2.2% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the third quarter of 2023, which is more than 2 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by Rockford Sun.

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Prairie State taxes: Loves Park residents rank 87th in total sales taxes paid for July

By Rockford Sun | Oct 9, 2023

Loves Park residents paid $1 million in sales taxes, ranking 87th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in July.

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Illinois Republicans Seek Bipartisan Fix to Issues at State Facilities

By Rockford Sun | Oct 9, 2023

Illinois state agencies have continually failed our residents under the Pritzker administration. Rather than acknowledging these serious issues, the Governor makes excuse after excuse instead. It’s time for Gov. Pritzker and the majority party to own up to these failures and finally work with us to find lasting solutions.According to Illinois state agencies, there have been ongoing issues with the provision of essential services to residents. Instead of addressing these problems, Governor Pritzker and his administration have been offering excuses, leaving the residents in...

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Illinois Celebrates National Manufacturing Day

By Rockford Sun | Oct 9, 2023

Illinois’ manufacturing industry, which contributes approximately $580 billion to the state's economy annually, is being celebrated on National Manufacturing Day. This important sector drives investment, opportunity, and innovation across the state, supporting the growth of local communities and the nation as a whole.Expressing gratitude to the manufacturers for their invaluable contributions, Representative Sosnowski recently embarked on a tour of Rock Valley College’s Advanced Technology Center in Belvidere. The visit showcased the state-of-the-art facility...

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Village of Rockton Administration Committee met September 5

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 9, 2023

Village of Rockton Administration Committee met 5 p.m. Tuesday, September 5.

City of Loves Park City Council met Sept. 5

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 9, 2023

City of Loves Park City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 5

City of Loves Park Finance & Administrative Committee met Sept. 5

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 9, 2023

City of Loves Park Finance & Administrative Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 5

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Home valuation prices increased in Winnebago County during Q3 2023

By Rockford Sun | Oct 8, 2023

The median sale price of a home sold in the third quarter of 2023 in Winnebago County rose by $7,500, while total sales decreased by 15.5%.

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Effective property tax rate in Winnebago County outpaced the national average in Q3 2023

By Rockford Sun | Oct 8, 2023

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

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Winnebago County responsible for 5th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during July

By Rockford Sun | Oct 8, 2023

Winnebago County residents paid $6.3 million in sales taxes, the fifth highest total paid per county in July.

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October Celebrates Women Entrepreneurs and Their Impact on the U.S. Economy

By Rockford Sun | Oct 8, 2023

October marks a significant milestone for women entrepreneurs in the United States as we celebrate Women’s Small Business Month. With more than 13 million women-owned businesses, these visionary leaders continue to make a lasting impact on our economy."There are over 13 million women-owned businesses in the U.S. today. This October we celebrate women entrepreneurs and their lasting impact on our economy. Happy Women’s Small Business Month!" expressed an industry expert.Throughout the month, various events and initiatives will shine a...

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Recent Winnebago County home sales in week ending Sept. 30

By Rockford Sun | Oct 7, 2023

There were 85 reported residential sales in Winnebago County in the week ending Sept. 30, according to BlockShopper.com.

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$438,899 in County School Facility Tax collected in July for Boone County

By Rockford Sun | Oct 7, 2023

In July, Boone County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Saturday night football: which local high school football teams are in action today? - Oct. 7

By Rockford Sun | Oct 7, 2023

These teams from the Rockford Sun coverage area are scheduled to play later today starting at 1 p.m.

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Rockford Sun area weekly mass times

By Rockford Sun | Oct 7, 2023

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

Winnebago County Board Operations & Administrative Committee met Aug. 3

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 7, 2023

Winnebago County Board Operations & Administrative Committee met Thursday, Aug. 3

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Rep. Sosnowski Celebrates 50 Years of Service by Boone County Council on Aging

By Rockford Sun | Oct 6, 2023

Belvidere, USA - Rep. Sosnowski's staff joined the commemoration of the Boone County Council on Aging's 50th anniversary at the Keen Age Center in Belvidere today. The organization has been providing a wide range of services to older adults in the community for half a century."Congratulations to the Board and staff of the Boone County Council on Aging on 50 outstanding years of service!" expressed Representative Sosnowski.The Boone County Council on Aging, through its dedicated team, has been catering to the needs of older adults in the community since...