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Boone County residents pay $89,875 in County Sales Tax in August

By Rockford Sun | Nov 7, 2023

In August, Boone County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Rep. Sosnowski Stands with Families in Support of Invest in Kids

By Rockford Sun | Nov 7, 2023

State Representative Joe Sosnowski, a Republican from Rockford, expressed his support for the Invest in Kids Scholarship Program during a press conference held at the Capitol. The program, which has provided more than 37,000 grants to low-income families since its inception in 2018, is set to expire at the end of the year if the Illinois General Assembly does not take immediate action.The Invest in Kids Scholarship Program offers scholarships for K-12 students, covering up to 100% of private school tuition, with a maximum limit set at the average cost to educate in...

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House Republicans Aim to Increase Election Integrity in Illinois

By Rockford Sun | Nov 7, 2023

House Republicans in Illinois have introduced a series of initiatives aimed at enhancing election integrity in the state. These bills primarily focus on measures to track mail-in ballots, require voter identification, and ensure the removal of deceased individuals from voter rolls.One of the key proposals is to establish a system within the State Board of Elections that will effectively track all mail-in ballots. This measure is crucial in light of the increasing popularity of voting by mail, which has been further accelerated by the pandemic. Strengthening the overall...

Village of Rockton Public Works Committee met Sept. 5

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 7, 2023

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

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Village of Rockton Budget & Finance Committee met October 3

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Nov 7, 2023

Village of Rockton Budget & Finance Committee met 6 p.m. Tuesday, October 3.

Rockford Public School District 205 Board of Education met Oct. 7

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 7, 2023

Rockford Public School District 205 Board of Education met Saturday, Oct. 7

Village of Rockton Administration Committee met Sept. 5

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 6, 2023

Village of Rockton Administration Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 5

Village of Pecatonica Village Board met Oct. 5

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 6, 2023

Village of Pecatonica Village Board met Thursday, Oct. 5

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ISP to Host Firearms Ban and Endorsement Affidavit Rules Hearings

By Rockford Sun | Nov 5, 2023

The Illinois State Police (ISP) has announced that they will be conducting three public hearings on permanent rules regarding the implementation of the Protect Illinois Communities Act. This act, signed into law in January 2023 by Governor Pritzker, aims to regulate the possession, sale, and transfer of certain firearms and accessories in the state.The public hearings are scheduled to take place in early November at various locations across Illinois. Each speaker will be given a three-minute time slot to provide their comments, while organizations will have approximately...

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Scale Leadership Academy standout Nathan Henry’s college team won in NCAA D3 game on Saturday, November 4

By Rockford Sun | Nov 5, 2023

The game took place in Whiting, Indiana.

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On Saturday, November 4, Wayne City High School standout Taj McKinney competed in NCAA D3 game

By Rockford Sun | Nov 5, 2023

The Rockford Regents won 78-74 in their NCAA D3 game against the CCSJ Crimson Wave on Saturday, November 4.

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Anfernee James, former Niles North High School standout, played on Saturday, November 4 in NCAA D3 game

By Rockford Sun | Nov 5, 2023

The game took place in Whiting, Indiana.

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Kamran Banks, former Springfield Southeast High School standout, played on Saturday, November 4 in NJCAA game

By Rockford Sun | Nov 5, 2023

The game took place in Rockford, Illinois.

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On Saturday, November 4, former Midland High School standout Ryan Bella’s college team won in an NCAA D3 game

By Rockford Sun | Nov 5, 2023

The Rockford Regents won 78-74 in their NCAA D3 game against the CCSJ Crimson Wave on Saturday, November 4.

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On Saturday, November 4, former St. Paul Lutheran High School standout Vojin Vukovic’s college team won in an NJCAA game

By Rockford Sun | Nov 5, 2023

The Rock Valley Golden Eagles won 96-60 in their NJCAA game against the Lincoln Land Loggers on Saturday, November 4.

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On Saturday, November 4, former Ironwood High School standout Adonis Thomas’ college team won in an NJCAA game

By Rockford Sun | Nov 5, 2023

The game took place in Rockford, Illinois.

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Tyrese England, former Wisconsin Lutheran High School standout, played on Saturday, November 4 in NCAA D3 game

By Rockford Sun | Nov 5, 2023

The game took place in Whiting, Indiana.

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On Saturday, November 4, Perspectives Rodney D. Joslin Campus standout Kamarion Cobb competed in NJCAA game

By Rockford Sun | Nov 5, 2023

The game took place in Rockford, Illinois.

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On Saturday, November 4, former Fulshear High School standout Nick Welcome’s college team won in an NCAA D3 game

By Rockford Sun | Nov 5, 2023

The game took place in Whiting, Indiana.

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Jajuan Cozark and Joel Brown, former Marshall Metropolitan High School standouts, played on Saturday, November 4 in NJCAA game

By Rockford Sun | Nov 5, 2023

The Rock Valley Golden Eagles won 96-60 in their NJCAA game against the Lincoln Land Loggers on Saturday, November 4.