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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Winnebago County in week ending June 8

By Rockford Sun | Jun 14, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Winnebago County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Q1 Recap: 32 parolees from Winnebago County convicted of crimes involving weapons set for supervised release

By Rockford Sun | Jun 13, 2024

There were 32 offenders convicted of crimes involving weapons living in Winnebago County released on parole during the first quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Rockford Sun.

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Underrated small towns in Illinois recommended for summer day trips

By Rockford Sun | Jun 13, 2024

ROCKFORD, IL – As summer approaches, many are seeking day trip destinations. Here are 14 underrated small towns to visit in Illinois.

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Q1 Recap: 37 parolees from Winnebago County convicted of property crimes set for supervised release

By Rockford Sun | Jun 12, 2024

There were 37 offenders convicted of property crimes living in Winnebago County released on parole during the first quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Rockford Sun.

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Winnebago County residents pay $145,196 in County Sales Tax in March

By Rockford Sun | Jun 12, 2024

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

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Illinois state budget includes tax hikes and increased spending

By Rockford Sun | Jun 12, 2024

The new state budget, signed into law last week by Democrats, includes significant financial measures. The budget features a billion dollars in tax increases, pay raises for politicians, and an additional billion dollars allocated for spending on non-citizens.

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Illinois announces free fishing days starting June 14

By Rockford Sun | Jun 12, 2024

Illinois residents can fish free of charge in numerous locations this weekend as the state’s annual Free Fishing Days begin on Friday.

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Illinois announces Free Fishing Days for Father's Day weekend

By Rockford Sun | Jun 12, 2024

Illinois Free Fishing Days are approaching. The 2024 Illinois Free Fishing Days celebration will occur from June 14 to June 17, coinciding with Father’s Day weekend. During this four-day event, anglers can fish without purchasing a fishing license, salmon stamp, or inland trout stamp.

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Rockford opens public comment period for updated building codes

By Rockford Sun | Jun 12, 2024

The City of Rockford is now accepting public comments on local amendments to the proposed Building, Fire, and Construction Codes. The changes include updating the International Building Codes to the 2021 standard with local amendments. The International Building Codes are updated every three years, and the City of Rockford has historically adopted new codes every other code cycle.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Winnebago County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending June 8

By Rockford Sun | Jun 11, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Winnebago County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Q1 Recap: 8 parolees from Winnebago County convicted of sex crimes set for supervised release

By Rockford Sun | Jun 11, 2024

There were eight offenders convicted of sex crimes living in Winnebago County released on parole during the first quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Rockford Sun.

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City of Carlyle City Council will meet June 10

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jun 11, 2024

City of Carlyle City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, June 10.

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Illinois celebrates National Corn on the Cob Day amidst robust agricultural output

By Rockford Sun | Jun 11, 2024

Illinois is the second highest corn-producing state in the nation, making National Corn on the Cob Day a significant occasion for local farmers and residents. Illinois boasts 11 million acres dedicated to corn production, with each acre roughly equivalent to the size of a football field.

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Q1 Recap: 2 parolees from Boone County convicted of property crimes set for supervised release

By Rockford Sun | Jun 10, 2024

There were two offenders convicted of property crimes living in Boone County released on parole during the first quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Rockford Sun.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Winnebago County in week ending June 8?

By Rockford Sun | Jun 10, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Winnebago County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.

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How many multiracial students were enrolled in Winnebago County districts in 2021-22 school year?

By Rockford Sun | Jun 10, 2024

In Winnebago County districts, 3,042 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Village of Rockton Budget & Finance Committee met May 7

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 10, 2024

Village of Rockton Budget & Finance Committee met Tuesday, May 7

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Village of Rockton Board of Trustees met May 7

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 10, 2024

Village of Rockton Board of Trustees met Tuesday, May 7

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Village of Rockton Public Works Committee met May 6

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 10, 2024

Village of Rockton Public Works Committee met Monday, May 6

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Village of Rockton Administration Committee met May 6

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 10, 2024

Village of Rockton Administration Committee met Monday, May 6