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Enrollment at Kinnikinnick Community Consolidated School District 131 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Rep. Cabello discusses proposal for new Illinois government efficiency department

State Representative John M. Cabello from Machesney Park appeared on NewsNation Prime to advocate for the establishment of a Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in Illinois.

Illinois considers creating strategic bitcoin reserve with new bill

State Representative John M. Cabello has proposed House Bill 1844, aiming to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve for Illinois.

Gov. Pritzker's budget plan draws criticism amid economic concerns

Gov. JB Pritzker's recent budget proposal has sparked a range of reactions from Illinois lawmakers and citizens alike.

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Which former Rockford Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Feb. 27?

These former Rockford Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Feb. 27.

H-1B Insights: Employers classified under Educational Services industry file 4 petitions in Rockford Sun publication area throughout 2024

Employers classified under the Educational Services industry based in the Rockford Sun publication area submitted four H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Hononegah Community High School District 207 enrollment in 2023-24 school year

Enrollment at Hononegah Community High School District 207 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Registered sex offenders: no new living in Boone County as of Feb. 9

There are no new registered sex offenders living in Boone County in the week ending Feb. 9, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Winnebago County in week ending Feb. 15?

The only price of regular gas 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.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Boone County in week ending Feb. 15

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Boone 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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Which former Rockford Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, Feb. 26?

These former Rockford Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, Feb. 26.

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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.

Maurice A. West, II introduces HB3875 in House on Feb. 21—here’s what you need to know

The Illinois House introduced House Bill HB3875 on Feb. 21, with Maurice A. West, II as the lead sponsor.

How many students are enrolled at Harlem Unit School District 122 in 2023-24 school year?

Enrollment at Harlem Unit School District 122 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Weekly recap of Boone County home sales during week ending Feb. 15

There were three reported residential sales in Boone County in the week ending Feb. 15, according to BlockShopper.com.

City of Loves Park City Council met Jan. 21

City of Loves Park City Council met Tuesday, Jan. 21

Village of Machesney Park Board of Trustees met Jan. 21

Village of Machesney Park Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Jan. 21

City of Rockford Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board met Jan. 22

City of Rockford Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board met Wednesday, Jan. 22

City of Rockford Community Action Agency Executive Committee met Jan. 21

City of Rockford Community Action Agency Executive Committee met tuesday, Jan. 21

City of Rockford Community Action Agency Board met Jan. 21