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Boone County home valuation prices rose in November 2023 compared to the same period in 2022

By Rockford Sun | Dec 12, 2023

In November 2023, the median sale price of a home in Boone County rose by $52,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 35.5%.

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Q3 2023 Recap: 28 parolees from Winnebago County convicted of sex crimes set for supervised release

By Rockford Sun | Dec 12, 2023

There were 28 offenders convicted of sex crimes living in Winnebago County released on parole during the third quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Rockford Sun.

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Boone County taxpayers give $511,428 in County School Facility Tax in September

By Rockford Sun | Dec 12, 2023

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

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Applications Open – 2024 Spring Turkey Lottery

By Rockford Sun | Dec 12, 2023

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has announced that applications for the 2024 Spring Turkey Lottery are now open for both residents and nonresidents. The application period began on December 11, 2023, and will close on January 11, 2024.Interested individuals can submit their applications through the IDNR website at https://dnr.illinois.gov/lpr/turkeypermits.html?fbclid=IwAR3rojx1wbUJ0HnEUEmeigNUfgzNOBXcseWm83OR1Bva6ejLcnfrcJzFKJk.The Spring Turkey Lottery is an opportunity for hunters to obtain a permit to hunt wild turkeys during the upcoming spring...

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From Duryea to Rivian: Illinois Automobile Manufacturing Heritage and Future

By Rockford Sun | Dec 12, 2023

The roots of automobile manufacturing in the United States can be traced back to Illinois, specifically Peoria, where the Duryea brothers pioneered the mass production and marketing of the first gasoline-powered car in 1893. This groundbreaking vehicle, equipped with a four-horsepower, two-stroke engine, laid the foundation for the automotive industry in Illinois.The Duryea Manufacturing Company, established by Charles Duryea in Peoria Heights, began producing the Peoria Duryea Motor Trap in 1898. It was in August of that year when the first Duryea vehicle was seen...

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City of Rockford Offers Health Literacy Micro-Grant for Community-Based Organizations

By Rockford Sun | Dec 12, 2023

The City of Rockford’s Health and Human Services Department is providing a Health Literacy Micro-Grant opportunity for community-based organizations in the city. These micro-grants aim to support initiatives that promote health literacy and COVID-19 adoption among residents, including access to the updated COVID-19 vaccine.Anqunette Parham, Executive Director at the City of Rockford’s Health and Human Services Department, highlighted the importance of collaborating with community-based organizations in reaching at-risk populations: "Working directly with community-based...

City of Rockford Planning & Development Committee met Oct. 10

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 12, 2023

City of Rockford Planning & Development Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 10

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Village of Rockton Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met November 14

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Dec 12, 2023

Village of Rockton Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met 6;30 p.m. Tuesday, November 14.

Winnebago County Board met Nov. 9

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 12, 2023

Winnebago County Board met Thursday, Nov. 9

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Q3 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from Winnebago County convicted of a crime against justice set for supervised release

By Rockford Sun | Dec 11, 2023

There was one offender convicted of a crime against justice living in Winnebago County released on parole during the third quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Rockford Sun.

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$1.1 million in County Sales Tax collected in 2022 for Boone County

By Rockford Sun | Dec 11, 2023

In 2022, Boone County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

Village of Rockton Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met Oct. 10

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 11, 2023

Village of Rockton Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met Tuesday, Oct. 10

Belvidere Community Unit School District 100 Board of Education Policy Committee met Nov. 9

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 11, 2023

Belvidere Community Unit School District 100 Board of Education Policy Committee met Thursday, Nov. 9

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

By Rockford Sun | Dec 10, 2023

There were two offenders convicted of sex 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.

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Clinton High School standout Elli Teubert’s college team won in NJCAA game on Saturday, December 9

By Rockford Sun | Dec 10, 2023

The game took place in Rockford, Illinois.

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Shakopee High School standouts Jasmyn Hale and Maya Mitchell’s college team won in NJCAA game on Saturday, December 9

By Rockford Sun | Dec 10, 2023

The Rock Valley Golden Eagles won 99-63 in their NJCAA game against the Carl Sandburg Chargers on Saturday, December 9.

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On Saturday, December 9, former Jefferson High School standout Karley Colson’s college team won in an NJCAA game

By Rockford Sun | Dec 10, 2023

The game took place in Rockford, Illinois.

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On Saturday, December 9, Delavan-Darien High School standout McKenna Williams competed in NJCAA game

By Rockford Sun | Dec 10, 2023

The game took place in Rockford, Illinois.

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Alisha Bell, alongside two other former Hononegah High School standouts, played on Saturday, December 9 in NJCAA game for Rock Valley Golden Eagles

By Rockford Sun | Dec 10, 2023

The game took place in Rockford, Illinois.

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Beloit Memorial High School standout Bre'Nazjah Davis’ college team won in NJCAA game on Saturday, December 9

By Rockford Sun | Dec 10, 2023

The game took place in Rockford, Illinois.