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News from February 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.

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Kinnikinnick Community Consolidated School District 131 welcomes 1,712 students in 2023-24 school year

By Rockford Sun | Feb 24, 2025

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

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Rep. Cabello discusses proposal for new Illinois government efficiency department

By Rockford Sun | Feb 24, 2025

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.

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Illinois considers creating strategic bitcoin reserve with new bill

By Rockford Sun | Feb 24, 2025

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

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

By Rockford Sun | Feb 24, 2025

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

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Boylan Catholic High School standout Zach Hollister’s college team lost in NCAA Division II baseball game on Sunday, Feb. 23

By Rockford Sun | Feb 24, 2025

The Maryville Saints lost 2-1 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the Saginaw Valley State Cardinals on Sunday, Feb. 23.

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Jackson Lindquist, former Winnebago High School standout, played on Sunday, Feb. 23 in NCAA Division II baseball game

By Rockford Sun | Feb 24, 2025

The game took place at USA Baseball Stadium.

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Justin Gorski, former Rockford Christian School standout, played on Sunday, Feb. 23 in NCAA Division I baseball game

By Rockford Sun | Feb 24, 2025

The game took place at Thomas Baseball Stadium.

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On Sunday, Feb. 23, former Harlem High School standout Javy Garcia’s college team lost in an NCAA Division II baseball game

By Rockford Sun | Feb 24, 2025

The game took place at Hypes Field.

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Cole Schrank, former Winnebago High School standout, played on Sunday, Feb. 23 in NCAA Division II baseball game

By Rockford Sun | Feb 24, 2025

The game took place at Hypes Field.

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Danielle Franz, former Hononegah Community High School standout, played on Sunday, Feb. 23 in NCAA Division II softball game

By Rockford Sun | Feb 24, 2025

The game took place at Lou Brock Sports Complex.

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Sunday, Feb. 23: Hononegah Community High School standout Kendall Johnson’s college team wins to Northern Illinois Huskies

By Rockford Sun | Feb 24, 2025

The game took place at Lou Brock Sports Complex.

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Guilford High School standout Addie Smith’s college team won in NCAA Division I softball game on Sunday, Feb. 23

By Rockford Sun | Feb 24, 2025

The game took place at The Diamond of UMBC.

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On Sunday, Feb. 23, former South Beloit High School standout Madison Carlson’s college team lost in an NCAA Division I softball game

By Rockford Sun | Feb 24, 2025

The Northern Illinois Huskies lost 6-0 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the Saint Louis Billikens on Sunday, Feb. 23.

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On Sunday, Feb. 23, former Guilford High School standout Addie Smith’s college team won in an NCAA Division I softball game

By Rockford Sun | Feb 24, 2025

The Saint Francis Red Flash won 10-0 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the UMBC Retrievers on Sunday, Feb. 23.

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Sunday, Feb. 23: Belvidere North High School standout Eli Johnson’s college team loses to Franklin Grizzlies

By Rockford Sun | Feb 24, 2025

The game took place at Center Grove High School.

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On Sunday, Feb. 23, former South Beloit High School standout Madison Carlson’s college team won in an NCAA Division I softball game

By Rockford Sun | Feb 24, 2025

The game took place at Lou Brock Sports Complex.

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Eli Johnson, former Belvidere North High School standout, played on Sunday, Feb. 23 in NCAA Division III baseball game

By Rockford Sun | Feb 24, 2025

The North Park Vikings lost 9-8 in their NCAA Division III baseball game against the Concordia Chicago Cougars on Sunday, Feb. 23.