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News from September 2024

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National Wildlife Day encourages appreciation and conservation

By Rockford Sun | Sep 4, 2024

Today marks National Wildlife Day, a celebration dedicated to the diverse array of creatures inhabiting our planet. Observers are encouraged to take time to learn about local wildlife, support conservation efforts, and appreciate the natural beauty surrounding them.

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Federal judge rules part of Illinois’ concealed carry law unconstitutional

By Rockford Sun | Sep 4, 2024

ROCKFORD, IL – A federal judge in Rockford recently ruled it unconstitutional for Illinoisans with concealed carry permits to be prohibited from carrying guns on public transportation.

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Winnebago County taxpayers give $1 million in Countywide Sales Tax in June

By Rockford Sun | Sep 3, 2024

In June, Winnebago County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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City of Loves Park City Council met Sept. 3

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 3, 2024

City of Loves Park City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 3

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Boone County in week ending Aug. 24?

By Rockford Sun | Sep 3, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Boone County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Boone County responsible for 18th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during June

By Rockford Sun | Sep 3, 2024

Boone County residents paid $971,623 in sales taxes, the 18th highest total paid per county in June.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Winnebago County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending Aug. 24

By Rockford Sun | Sep 3, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Winnebago County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Hancock County houses no new registered sex offenders as of August 2024

By Rockford Sun | Sep 3, 2024

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there were no new registered sex offenders living in Hancock County in August 2024.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Boone County in week ending Aug. 24?

By Rockford Sun | Sep 3, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Boone County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Village of Pecatonica Public Works Committee met Sept. 3

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 3, 2024

Village of Pecatonica Public Works Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 3

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City of Loves Park Codes & Regulations Committee met Sept. 3

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 3, 2024

City of Loves Park Codes & Regulations Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 3

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Village of Machesney Park Liquor Commission met Sept. 3

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 3, 2024

Village of Machesney Park Liquor Commission met Tuesday, Sept. 3

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Winnebago County in week ending Aug. 24

By Rockford Sun | Sep 3, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Winnebago County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Registered sex offenders: no new new living in Boone County as of August 2024

By Rockford Sun | Sep 3, 2024

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there were no new registered sex offenders living in Boone County in August 2024.

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9 fewer lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities within Winnebago County in Q2 compared to the previous quarter

By Rockford Sun | Sep 3, 2024

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities within Winnebago County in the second quarter of 2024 decreased in comparison to the previous quarter.

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Rockford Sun area weekly mass times

By Rockford Sun | Sep 2, 2024

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

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Boone County's student body comprised mostly of white students in 2022-23 school year

By Rockford Sun | Sep 2, 2024

In Boone County schools, there were more white students than any other individual ethnicity in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Boone County residents pay $463,355 in County School Facility Tax in June

By Rockford Sun | Sep 2, 2024

In June, Boone County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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City of Rockford Mechanical Board met Aug. 29

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 2, 2024

City of Rockford Mechanical Board met Thursday, Aug. 29

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Rock Valley College Board of Trustees met Aug. 27

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 2, 2024

Rock Valley College Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Aug. 27