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There were 87 reported residential sales in Winnebago County in the week ending June 15, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Rockford Sun area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the Rockford Sun coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Students suspended or expelled 18,793 times in a single school year in Rockford School District 205

There were 18,793 students suspended in Rockford School District 205 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Rep. Sosnowski participates in annual farm breakfast event

Rep. Sosnowski and his legislative staff served breakfast and welcomed guests at the 25th Annual Farm Breakfast held at the Boone County Fairgrounds in Belvidere on Saturday.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Winnebago County in week ending June 15?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Winnebago County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 15, according to GasBuddy.com.

District reports Kinnikinnick Community Consolidated School District 131 suspended or expelled students 125 times in a single school year

There were 125 students suspended in Kinnikinnick Community Consolidated School District 131 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Tips for staying safe amid high temperatures in Illinois

High temperatures are expected to persist across Illinois. Residents are advised to take precautions to stay safe during the extreme heat.

Guidelines to prevent Medicare fraud and protect personal information

In 2022, the government reported a loss of approximately $60 billion due to Medicare fraud. To help individuals identify and avoid such scams, several precautions have been recommended:

American Eagle Day highlights conservation efforts for national symbol

USA – June 20th is a day to honor the national symbol: the American Eagle. On American Eagle Day, efforts to protect this endangered species are highlighted.

Winnebago County's universities spent $395,317 on football teams in 2023

Winnebago County's two colleges spent $395,317 on their football teams in 2023, a 9.7% increase over the previous year.

Students at Hononegah Community High School District 207 suspended or expelled 573 times in a single school year

By Rockford Sun | Jun 20, 2024

There were 573 students suspended in Hononegah Community High School District 207 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

How many times were students suspended or expelled in Harlem Unit School District 122 in 2021-22 school year?

By Rockford Sun | Jun 20, 2024

There were 2,270 students suspended in Harlem Unit School District 122 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

In Memoriam: Joyce Mina Lundeen Holmberg remembered on his birthday (June 19)

By Rockford Sun | Jun 19, 2024

Joyce Mina Lundeen Holmberg was born on June 19, 1930, in Rockford, IL, amidst the Great Depression.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Winnebago County in week ending June 15

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Winnebago County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 15, according to GasBuddy.com.

Students suspended or expelled two times in a single school year in Durand Community Unit School District 322

There were two students suspended in Durand Community Unit School District 322 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

City of Rockford Code & Regulation Committee met June 17

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jun 18, 2024

City of Rockford Code & Regulation Committee met 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 17.

Rep. Sosnowski tours Greenwood, Hebron, and Harvard

Rep. Sosnowski visited Greenwood, Hebron, and Harvard today as part of a tour through the 69th District. The tour included stops at The Greenwood General Store and Von Bergen’s Country Market, where community feedback was gathered.

Rockford announces cooling centers for summer heat relief

The City of Rockford Health and Human Services has announced the reopening of cooling centers for residents in Boone and Winnebago Counties. These centers aim to provide relief during periods of extreme heat or when an Excessive Heat Advisory or Warning is issued by the National Weather Service.

District reports South Beloit Community Unit School District 320 suspended or expelled students 198 times in a single school year