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News from October 2024

FOIA Request Sent to McHenry City Council Regarding Information on Council Members on October 15, 2024

By Rockford Sun | Oct 15, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the McHenry City Council in Illinois regarding detailed information about its council members on October 15, 2024.

FOIA Request Sent to South Beloit City Council Regarding Council Members' Details on October 15, 2024

By Rockford Sun | Oct 15, 2024

FOIA Request to South Beloit City Council Regarding Council Members' Details on October 15, 2024.

FOIA Request Sent to Loves Park City Council Regarding Information on Council Members on October 15, 2024

By Rockford Sun | Oct 15, 2024

FOIA Request to Loves Park City Council Regarding Detailed Information on Council Members on October 15, 2024.

FOIA Request Sent to Rockford City Council Regarding Council Members' Details on October 15, 2024

By Rockford Sun | Oct 15, 2024

FOIA Request to Rockford City Council Regarding Council Members' Details on October 15, 2024.

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How many lawyers in good standing were practicing law in cities within Boone County as of September?

By Rockford Sun | Oct 15, 2024

There were 22 lawyers in good standing in cities within Boone County as of September.

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Analysis: Boone County effective property tax rates outpaced the national average in Q2

By Rockford Sun | Oct 13, 2024

Property owners in Boone County paid 2% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the second quarter of 2024, which is more than 1.8 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by Rockford Sun.

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Home prices in Boone County during September 2024 increased compared to the same period in 2023

By Rockford Sun | Oct 13, 2024

In September 2024, the median sale price of a home in Boone County rose by $47,500 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 12.8%.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Winnebago County in week ending Oct. 5?

By Rockford Sun | Oct 13, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Winnebago County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Boone County effective property tax rate in Q3 2024 was higher than the national average

By Rockford Sun | Oct 13, 2024

Property owners in Boone County paid 2.2% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the third quarter of 2024, which is more than 2 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by Rockford Sun.

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Home prices in Boone County increased

By Rockford Sun | Oct 13, 2024

The median sale price of a home sold in the third quarter of 2024 in Boone County rose by $13,750, while total sales increased by 32.5%.

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Winnebago County home prices rose in August 2024 compared to August 2023

By Rockford Sun | Oct 13, 2024

In August, the median sale price of a home in Winnebago County rose by $15,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 5%.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Boone County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Oct. 5

By Rockford Sun | Oct 13, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Boone County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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City of Rockford Community Relations Commission met Sept. 12

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 13, 2024

City of Rockford Community Relations Commission met Thursday, Sept. 12

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City of Rockford Community Action Agency Board met Sept. 12

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 13, 2024

City of Rockford Community Action Agency Board met Thursday, Sept. 12

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Which former Rockford Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 14?

By Rockford Sun | Oct 13, 2024

These former Rockford Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 14.

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Illinois' 11th Congressional District candidate: 'Every penny counts!'

By Rockford Sun | Oct 13, 2024

Illinois' 11th Congressional District candidate Jerry Evans has urged constituents to contribute to hurricane relief efforts. In an October 10 Facebook post, he said, "Tens of thousands of our citizens are reeling after the catastrophic destruction of Hurricane Milton."

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How many lawyers in good standing were practicing law in cities within Winnebago County as of September?

By Rockford Sun | Oct 12, 2024

Cities within Winnebago County recorded 297 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of September.

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Boone County taxpayers give $91,711 in County Sales Tax in July

By Rockford Sun | Oct 12, 2024

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

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1 gas station in cities throughout Winnebago County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Oct. 5

By Rockford Sun | Oct 12, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Winnebago County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Rockford Sun area weekly mass times

By Rockford Sun | Oct 12, 2024

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