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24 inmates sentenced in Winnebago County to be released in March

By Rockford Sun | Feb 28, 2025

There are 24 inmates sentenced in Winnebago County set to be released from jail in March.

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2023-24 school year sees 912 students enrolled at South Beloit Community Unit School District 320

By Rockford Sun | Feb 28, 2025

Enrollment at South Beloit Community Unit School District 320 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Winnebago County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Feb. 22

By Rockford Sun | Feb 28, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Winnebago County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Winnebago County in week ending Feb. 22

By Rockford Sun | Feb 28, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Winnebago County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Rockford announces public hearings for CAPER and plan amendments

By Rockford Sun | Feb 28, 2025

The City of Rockford is set to hold two public hearings in March.

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Which former Rockford Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, March 3?

By Rockford Sun | Feb 28, 2025

These former Rockford Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, March 3.

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How many students are enrolled at Winnebago Community Unit School District 323 in 2023-24 school year?

By Rockford Sun | Feb 27, 2025

Enrollment at Winnebago Community Unit School District 323 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Boone County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Feb. 22

By Rockford Sun | Feb 27, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Boone County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Syverson and Keicher host community blood drive with Versiti

By Rockford Sun | Feb 27, 2025

State Senator Dave Syverson and State Representative Jeff Keicher are organizing a Community Blood Drive in collaboration with Versiti Blood Center of Illinois.

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1,484 students enrolled at North Boone Community Unit School District 200 in 2023-24 school year

By Rockford Sun | Feb 26, 2025

Enrollment at North Boone Community Unit School District 200 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Winnebago County in week ending Feb. 22?

By Rockford Sun | Feb 26, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Winnebago County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Winnebago County in week ending Feb. 22?

By Rockford Sun | Feb 26, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Winnebago County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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State Rep. Cabello: Pritzker 'needs to resign' after calling Republicans 'Nazis'

By Rockford Sun | Feb 26, 2025

State Rep. John Cabello (R-Machesney Park) said "Gov. J.B. Pritkzer's (D) 'needs to resign' after using the term "Nazis" to describe supporters of President Donald Trump (R)."

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Rockford names new poet laureate and youth poet for 2024-2025

By Rockford Sun | Feb 26, 2025

The City of Rockford, in collaboration with the Rockford Area Arts Council and the Rockford Public Library, has announced its new Poet Laureate and Youth Poet for 2024-2025.

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Rockton School District 140 welcomes 1,603 students in 2023-24 school year

By Rockford Sun | Feb 25, 2025

Enrollment at Rockton School District 140 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Illinois considers initiative for improved government efficiency through new program

By Rockford Sun | Feb 25, 2025

The state of Illinois is considering the implementation of a new initiative known as DOGE, which aims to enhance government efficiency and accountability.

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Rockford introduces new platform for registering vacant properties

By Rockford Sun | Feb 25, 2025

The City of Rockford is set to launch a new vacant and foreclosing property registration platform starting March 1, 2025.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Winnebago County in week ending Feb. 15

By Rockford Sun | Feb 24, 2025

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

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Week ending Feb. 9: 3 new registered sex offenders living in Winnebago County

By Rockford Sun | Feb 24, 2025

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there are three new registered sex offenders living in Winnebago County as of the week ending Feb. 9.

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State Rep. Sosnowski on budget address: Gov. Pritzker 'proposed $590 million in new taxes, transfers, and other budget gimmicks'

By Rockford Sun | Feb 24, 2025

Joe Sosnowski, representing Illinois' 69th House District, expressed concerns regarding Governor J.B. Pritzker's budget address.