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City of Rockford Planning & Development Committee met May 27

By Philip Gonzales | May 27, 2025

City of Rockford Planning & Development Committee met Tuesday, May 27

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Boone County: Residents received $210.4 million per capita from Social Security transfers in 2022

By Rockford Sun | May 27, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 7.1% of income in Boone County, providing an average of $3,958 per capita to residents.

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Which former Rockford Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 30?

By Rockford Sun | May 27, 2025

This former Rockford Sun area high school standout will be in action on Friday, May 30.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Winnebago County had the cheapest diesel in week ending May 17

By Rockford Sun | May 27, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Winnebago County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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How many H-1B petitions made by employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry were approved in Rockford Sun publication area during 2024?

By Rockford Sun | May 26, 2025

All H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry located across Rockford Sun publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Senate Republicans call on Governor Pritzker to reconsider IDD funding cuts

By Rockford Sun | May 26, 2025

The Illinois Senate Republican Caucus has urged Governor JB Pritzker to reconsider a proposed budget cut affecting services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

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1 gas station in cities throughout Winnebago County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending May 17

By Rockford Sun | May 26, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Winnebago County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Boone County taxpayers give just under $5 million in County School Facility Tax in 2024

By Rockford Sun | May 25, 2025

In 2024, Boone County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Winnebago County in week ending May 17?

By Rockford Sun | May 25, 2025

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Winnebago County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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June: 20 inmates sentenced in Winnebago County to be released from jail

By Rockford Sun | May 24, 2025

There are 20 inmates sentenced in Winnebago County set to be released from jail in June.

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Winnebago County collects approximately $11.4 million in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024

By Rockford Sun | May 24, 2025

In 2024, Winnebago County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Winnebago County in week ending May 17?

By Rockford Sun | May 24, 2025

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Winnebago County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Rockford Sun area weekly mass times

By Rockford Sun | May 24, 2025

The following parishes in the Rockford Sun coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Winnebago County residents pay approximately $58.4 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in 2024

By Rockford Sun | May 23, 2025

In 2024, Winnebago County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Boone County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending May 17

By Rockford Sun | May 23, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Boone County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Winnebago County in week ending May 17?

By Rockford Sun | May 23, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Winnebago County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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In 2023-24 school year, 24.7% of Prairie Hill Community Consolidated School District 133 students failed ELA portion of IAR

By Rockford Sun | May 23, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 24.7% of Prairie Hill Community Consolidated School District 133 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Village of Rockton Budget & Finance Committee met May 20

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 23, 2025

Village of Rockton Budget & Finance Committee met 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 20

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June: 5 inmates sentenced in Boone County to be released

By Rockford Sun | May 23, 2025

There are five inmates sentenced in Boone County set to be released from jail in June.

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City of Loves Park Public Works Committee met April 21

By Philip Gonzales | May 23, 2025

City of Loves Park Public Works Committee met Monday, April 21