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News from August 2025

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Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Boone County Fair Association

By M. C. Sanchez | Aug 31, 2025

Boone County Fair Association, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive three grants totaling $292,100 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Boone County in week ending Aug. 23?

By R. K. Petty | Aug 31, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Boone County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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This week in Rockford Metro history: A noteworthy event that shaped our past (Aug. 31-Sept. 6)

By T. M. Pina | Aug 31, 2025

This week in Rockford Metro history.

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Inside Rockford Park District—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By M. C. Sanchez | Aug 30, 2025

Rockford Park District, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive 10 grants totaling $5,730,960 in FY2024 for costs associated with renovations to Alpine Park, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Boone County in week ending Aug. 23?

By R. K. Petty | Aug 30, 2025

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Boone County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest E15 gas in cities across Winnebago County in week ending Aug. 23

By R. K. Petty | Aug 29, 2025

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Winnebago County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Swedishamerican Hospital

By M. C. Sanchez | Aug 29, 2025

Swedishamerican Hospital, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $50,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).

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1 gas station in cities throughout Boone County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Aug. 23

By R. K. Petty | Aug 29, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Boone County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cabello responds after arrest made in Emma Shafer murder case

By M. S. Malone | Aug 29, 2025

State Representative John M. Cabello (R-Machesney Park) has issued a statement following the arrest of Gabriel P. Calixto in Mexico, who is accused in the 2023 murder of Emma Shafer from Springfield, Illinois.

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Which Rockford Metro area high school graduates will take part in games in the week starting Monday, Sept. 1?

By T. S. Blanco | Aug 29, 2025

These ex-Rockford Metro area high school standouts will take the field during the week of Monday, Sept. 1.

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City of Rockford Code & Regulation Committee met July. 28

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 29, 2025

City of Rockford Code & Regulation Committee met Monday, July. 28.

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City of Carlyle Employee Concerns Committee met July. 28

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 29, 2025

City of Carlyle Employee Concerns Committee met Monday, July. 28.

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City of Carlyle Employee Concerns Committee met Aug. 28

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 29, 2025

City of Carlyle Employee Concerns Committee met Thursday, Aug. 28.

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City of Carlyle City Council met July. 28

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 29, 2025

City of Carlyle City Council met Monday, July. 28.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Boone County in week ending Aug. 23

By R. K. Petty | Aug 28, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Boone County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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September: 20 inmates sentenced in Winnebago County to be released

By M. D. Butcher | Aug 28, 2025

There are 20 inmates sentenced in Winnebago County set to be released from prison in September.

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Rep. Cabello questions Pritzker’s position on redistricting: ‘I hope and pray that again folks wake up’

By Rockford Sun reports | Aug 28, 2025

John Cabello, state representative from Machesney Park, is accusing Gov. J.B. Pritzker of hypocrisy for supporting Texas Democrats who fled their state to block a Republican redistricting plan, while defending Illinois’ own heavily gerrymandered congressional map.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Boone County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Aug. 23

By R. K. Petty | Aug 28, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Boone County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Illinois DOGE Profile: Carpenter's Place

By M. C. Sanchez | Aug 28, 2025

Carpenter's Place, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $50,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).

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Q2 Recap: 3 parolees from Boone County convicted of property crimes released on parole

By D. G. Gibson | Aug 28, 2025

There were three offenders convicted of property crimes living in Boone County who were released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Rockford Sun.