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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,...

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.

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

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.

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.

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

On Tuesday, November 28, Perspectives Rodney D. Joslin Campus standout Kamarion Cobb competed in NJCAA game

By Rockford Sun | Nov 29, 2023

The Rock Valley Golden Eagles won 91-54 in their NJCAA game against the Prairie State Pioneers on Tuesday, November 28.

Springfield Southeast High School standout Kamran Banks’ college team won in NJCAA game on Tuesday, November 28

By Rockford Sun | Nov 29, 2023

The game took place in Rockford, Illinois.

Auburn High School standout Adrian Agee’s college team won in NJCAA game on Tuesday, November 28

By Rockford Sun | Nov 29, 2023

The game took place in Rockford, Illinois.

On Tuesday, November 28, former Mascoutah High School standout Braden Bryant’s college team won in an NJCAA game

By Rockford Sun | Nov 29, 2023

The game took place in Rockford, Illinois.

Westosha Central High School standout Kenneth Garth’s college team won in NJCAA game on Tuesday, November 28

By Rockford Sun | Nov 29, 2023

The Rock Valley Golden Eagles won 91-54 in their NJCAA game against the Prairie State Pioneers on Tuesday, November 28.

Marshall Metropolitan High School standouts Jajuan Cozark and Joel Brown’s college team won in NJCAA game on Tuesday, November 28

By Rockford Sun | Nov 29, 2023

The Rock Valley Golden Eagles won 91-54 in their NJCAA game against the Prairie State Pioneers on Tuesday, November 28.

Blessing Nwotite, alongside two other former Paradise Honors High School standouts, played on Tuesday, November 28 in NJCAA game for Rock Valley Golden Eagles

By Rockford Sun | Nov 29, 2023

The Rock Valley Golden Eagles won 91-54 in their NJCAA game against the Prairie State Pioneers on Tuesday, November 28.

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2023 Made in Illinois Holiday Gift Guide

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

City of Rockford Community Action Agency Board met Sept. 26

Charles Street Reconstruction

Committee Passes 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program

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

On Tuesday, November 28, Perspectives Rodney D. Joslin Campus standout Kamarion Cobb competed in NJCAA game

Springfield Southeast High School standout Kamran Banks’ college team won in NJCAA game on Tuesday, November 28

Auburn High School standout Adrian Agee’s college team won in NJCAA game on Tuesday, November 28

On Tuesday, November 28, former Mascoutah High School standout Braden Bryant’s college team won in an NJCAA game

Westosha Central High School standout Kenneth Garth’s college team won in NJCAA game on Tuesday, November 28

Marshall Metropolitan High School standouts Jajuan Cozark and Joel Brown’s college team won in NJCAA game on Tuesday, November 28

Blessing Nwotite, alongside two other former Paradise Honors High School standouts, played on Tuesday, November 28 in NJCAA game for Rock Valley Golden Eagles

Adonis Thomas, former Ironwood High School standout, played on Tuesday, November 28 in NJCAA game

Vojin Vukovic, former St. Paul Lutheran High School standout, played on Tuesday, November 28 in NJCAA game

Cameron Grayson, former Russellville High School standout, played on Tuesday, November 28 in NCAA D3 game

On Tuesday, November 28, former Champlin Park High School standout Alicia Bates’ college team won in an NJCAA game

On Tuesday, November 28, West Leyden High School standout Evelyn Abundes competed in NCAA D3 game

On Tuesday, November 28, former Basha High School standout Allie Wintemute’s college team won in an NCAA D3 game

On Tuesday, November 28, former Prairie Central High School standout Clare Strong’s college team won in an NCAA D3 game

Hononegah Community High School District 207 reports 464 incidents of students being suspended just in 2023-24 school year

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