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Report reveals Black students face more discipline at South Beloit Junior High School in 2021-22 school year

By Rockford Sun | Dec 20, 2023

Black students, constituting 7.9% or 13 of South Beloit Junior High School's total student population of 165, accounted for 14 out of the 35 total suspensions (40%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging roughly 1.1 suspensions per student, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

From Rock Island Today

McGraw on IEDs found at border: ‘I’m running to defend America by ending this madness, restoring order & cracking down on the cartels’

By Rock Island Today | 11 months ago

Judge Joe McGraw, a candidate for the 17th Congressional District, has expressed his apprehension and dedication to reinstating order at the southern U.S. border.

City of Rockford Conducts Water Service Line Study to Identify Lead Service Lines

By Rockford Sun | Dec 20, 2023

The City of Rockford Public Works Water Division is currently conducting a water service line inventory study to gather information about the materials of water service lines throughout the city. The purpose of this study is to accurately identify the locations of lead service lines so that targeted removal efforts can be implemented in order to meet EPA regulations.In an effort to obtain accurate data, the Water Division is seeking the community's help. Residents are encouraged to complete a survey and inventory their service line material using the provided link. This...

Village of Rockton Public Works Committee met November 20

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Dec 20, 2023

Village of Rockton Public Works Committee met 6:30 p.m. Monday, November 20.

Budget Problems Ahead

By Rockford Sun | Dec 20, 2023

According to an analysis by Capitol News Illinois, there are budget problems on the horizon as the money allocated for long-term state programs is running out. The article suggests that Democrats should have been more careful in their budgeting instead of relying on temporary funds.The analysis states, "Democrats didn't listen! They should have budgeted carefully instead of recklessly creating long-term state programs with temporary funds." It goes on to predict tough decisions ahead on what to cut and emphasizes the need for a change in approach before it is too late....

Village of Pecatonica Village Board met Oct. 17

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 20, 2023

Village of Pecatonica Village Board met Tuesday, Oct. 17

Village of Rockton Board of Trustees met Nov. 21

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 20, 2023

Village of Rockton Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Nov. 21

Report reveals Black students face more discipline at Rock Cut Elementary School in 2021-22 school year

By Rockford Sun | Dec 19, 2023

Black students, constituting 6.8% or 28 of Rock Cut Elementary School's total student population of 413, accounted for 28 out of the 67 total suspensions (41.8%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging one suspension per student, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

From McLean County Times

Judge Joe McGraw gains momentum in IL-17 congressional race: 'join us in the fight to restore our home'

By McLean County Times | 11 months ago

Judge Joe McGraw, vying for the 17th Congressional District seat, is steadily gaining traction in his campaign.

Village of Rockton Budget & Finance Committee met Oct. 17

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 19, 2023

Village of Rockton Budget & Finance Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 17

Belvidere Community Unit School District 100 Board of Education met Nov. 20

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 19, 2023

Belvidere Community Unit School District 100 Board of Education met Monday, Nov. 20

Dakota Jr Sr High School standout Faith Weber’s college team lost in NCAA D3 game on Monday, December 18

By Rockford Sun | Dec 19, 2023

The Rockford Regents lost 66-68 in their NCAA D3 game against the Olivet Comets on Monday, December 18.

Cameron Grayson, former Russellville High School standout, played on Monday, December 18 in NCAA D3 game

By Rockford Sun | Dec 19, 2023

The game took place in Rockford, Illinois.

On Monday, December 18, former West Leyden High School standout Evelyn Abundes’ college team lost in an NCAA D3 game

By Rockford Sun | Dec 19, 2023

The Rockford Regents lost 66-68 in their NCAA D3 game against the Olivet Comets on Monday, December 18.

Illiana Christian High School standout Kennedy Gaddis’ college team lost in NCAA D3 game on Monday, December 18

By Rockford Sun | Dec 19, 2023

The game took place in Rockford, Illinois.

Basha High School standout Allie Wintemute’s college team lost in NCAA D3 game on Monday, December 18

By Rockford Sun | Dec 19, 2023

The Rockford Regents lost 66-68 in their NCAA D3 game against the Olivet Comets on Monday, December 18.

Clare Strong, former Prairie Central High School standout, played on Monday, December 18 in NCAA D3 game

By Rockford Sun | Dec 19, 2023

The game took place in Rockford, Illinois.

Belvidere North High School standouts Jocelyn Callahan and Lexi Keating’s college team lost in NCAA D3 game on Monday, December 18

By Rockford Sun | Dec 19, 2023

The game took place in Rockford, Illinois.

On Monday, December 18, former Legacy High School standout Katie Paredes’ college team lost in an NCAA D3 game

By Rockford Sun | Dec 19, 2023

The game took place in Rockford, Illinois.

Dixon High School standout Molly Stitzel’s college team lost in NCAA D3 game on Monday, December 18

By Rockford Sun | Dec 19, 2023

The game took place in Rockford, Illinois.