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News from March 2025

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Illinois faces $1.2 billion budget shortfall; legislation targets fentanyl crisis

By Rockford Sun | Mar 7, 2025

A recent revenue forecast by the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (COGFA) reveals a significant shortfall in Governor JB Pritzker’s budget plan.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Winnebago County in week ending Mar. 1?

By Rockford Sun | Mar 6, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Winnebago County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 1, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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How many Boone County students failed their ELA IAR during 2023-24 school year?

By Rockford Sun | Mar 6, 2025

Of the 3,696 students who took the IAR in the 2023-24 school year, 69.6% failed the ELA portion of the test.

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Village of Pecatonica Public Safety Committee met March 5

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 6, 2025

Village of Pecatonica Public Safety Committee met Wednesday, March 5

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Illinois voters decide to keep current state flag design

By Rockford Sun | Mar 6, 2025

State Senator Dave Syverson has expressed satisfaction following the decision by Illinois residents to retain the current state flag design.

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Winnebago County ranks 47th in Illinois for government transfer dependency at 24.1% in 2022

By Rockford Sun | Mar 6, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 24.1% of income in Winnebago County—ranking it 47th most dependent among Illinois counties.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Boone County in week ending Mar. 1

By Rockford Sun | Mar 5, 2025

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Boone County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Mar. 1, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Boone County in week ending Mar. 1

By Rockford Sun | Mar 5, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Boone County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Mar. 1, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Village of Machesney Park President and Board of Trustees met March 3

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Mar 5, 2025

Village of Machesney Park President and Board of Trustees met 6 p.m. Monday, March 3

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Village of Rockton Budget & Finance Committee met Feb. 4

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 5, 2025

Village of Rockton Budget & Finance Committee met Tuesday, Feb. 4

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Village of Rockton Board of Trustees met Feb. 4

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 5, 2025

Village of Rockton Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Feb. 4

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Village of Rockton Board of Trustees met March 4

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 5, 2025

Village of Rockton Board of Trustees met Tuesday, March 4

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Village of Rockton Budget & Finance Committee met March 4

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 5, 2025

Village of Rockton Budget & Finance Committee met Tuesday, March 4

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Illinois House Republicans propose tax relief for working families

By Rockford Sun | Mar 5, 2025

Hardworking families in Illinois are facing increasing prices on essentials such as groceries, gas, and energy.

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Which former Rockford Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, March 8?

By Rockford Sun | Mar 5, 2025

These former Rockford Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, March 8.

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102 students enrolled at Shirland Community Consolidated School District 134 in 2023-24 school year

By Rockford Sun | Mar 4, 2025

Enrollment at Shirland Community Consolidated School District 134 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Belvidere Community Unit School District 100 Board of Education met Feb. 6

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 4, 2025

Belvidere Community Unit School District 100 Board of Education met Thursday, Feb. 6

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Village of Machesney Park Board of Trustees met Feb. 3

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 4, 2025

Village of Machesney Park Board of Trustees met Monday, Feb. 3

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Village of Pecatonica Village Board met Feb. 6

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 4, 2025

Village of Pecatonica Village Board met Thursday, Feb. 6

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Rockford Public School District 205 Committee of the Whole met March 4

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 4, 2025

Rockford Public School District 205 Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, March 4