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Forest City Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, the third largest nursing home in Winnebago County, aided an average of 170.4 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Winnebago County farmers in 2021 reached $6,118,400

Farms in Winnebago County received $6,118,400 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Forest City Rehabilitation and Nursing Center: 1-star nursing home in Winnebago County

Forest City Rehabilitation and Nursing Center was one of the 10 for-profit facility nursing homes in Winnebago County, Illinois in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of one.

1 less lawyer practicing in cities in Boone County in January

There was one less active legal license in cities within Boone County in January compared to the previous month.

Who voted in Eastern Township of Rockford: Precinct Rockford 5 during 2020 Presidential Election?

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Rockford Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 674 voters in Eastern Township of Rockford: Precinct Rockford 5 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Governor Proposes $1 Billion in New Taxes to Cover Free Healthcare and Housing for Non-Citizens

Governor JB Pritzker of Illinois announced a proposal for a billion-dollar tax increase to address the escalating costs associated with programs aimed at providing free healthcare and housing to non-citizens in the state. Senator Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) criticized the Governor's plan, highlighting the burden it would place on working families.According to Senator Syverson, Governor Pritzker has significantly increased spending on programs for non-citizens, with the costs for healthcare, housing, education, social services, and crime-related expenses now totaling...

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Winnebago County in week ending Feb. 17?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Winnebago County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 17, according to GasBuddy.com.

Fair Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare, a for-profit facility, had a rating of 2 in Q4 2023

Fair Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare was one of the 10 for-profit facility nursing homes in Winnebago County, Illinois in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of two.

How much did farmers in Boone County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

Farms in Boone County received $4,125,001 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Winnebago County 2nd largest nursing home as of Q4 2023: Alden Debes Rehabilitation and Health Care Center

With an overall rating of three, Alden Debes Rehabilitation and Health Care Center was the second largest nursing home in Winnebago County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Northwestern Township of Rockford: Precinct Rockford 2

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Rockford Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 529 voters in Northwestern Township of Rockford: Precinct Rockford 2 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

River Bluff Nursing Home Q4 2023’s largest nursing home in Winnebago County

River Bluff Nursing Home, the largest nursing home in Winnebago County, aided an average of 144.5 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

Cities in Winnebago County: 306 lawyers in good standing were registered as of January

Cities located within Winnebago County recorded 306 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of January.

How did Central Township of Burritt: Precinct Burritt 1 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Rockford Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 542 voters in Central Township of Burritt: Precinct Burritt 1 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Boone County in week ending Feb. 17?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Boone County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 17, according to GasBuddy.com.

Syverson: Pritzker asks for higher taxes to pay for fiscal crisis he created

State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) criticized Gov. JB Pritzker for requesting an additional $1.1 billion in taxes from Illinois residents to address a fiscal crisis that he believes the Governor created. Syverson highlighted that this tax increase aligns with the costs associated with supporting noncitizens invited to Illinois by Pritzker.During Pritzker's State of the State/Budget Address on February 21, Sen. Syverson expressed his concerns, stating, "The Governor has proposed a record-breaking $53 billion budget that requires another $1.1 billion in new taxes,...

Who owned East Bank Center, LLC in Q4 2023?

East Bank Center, LLC was one of the 10 for-profit facility nursing homes in Winnebago County, Illinois in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of five.

Rep. Sosnowski Criticizes Governor's State of the State Address

State Representative Joe Sosnowski, R-Rockford, responded to Governor JB Pritzker's State of the State Address with strong criticism. Sosnowski expressed his concerns stating, “The Governor’s budget proposal is a multi-point disaster plan that became a campaign speech in favor of President Biden." He further criticized the Governor's budget, highlighting the increase in taxes to cover what he deemed as reckless spending.Sosnowski pointed out that the Governor's plan lacked provisions for property tax relief for working families or initiatives to attract new residents and...

Rep. Cabello Criticizes Gov. Pritzker's State of the State Address