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Thursday, October 23, 2025

News from October 2025

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Winnebago County: White students were most represented ethnicity in 2023-24 school year

By B. S. Reed | Oct 21, 2025

The most prevalent ethnicity in Winnebago County student body in the 2023-24 school year was white, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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City of Rockford Zoning Board of Appeals met Oct. 21

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 21, 2025

City of Rockford Zoning Board of Appeals met Tuesday, Oct. 21.

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City of Rockford Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board met Oct. 21

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 21, 2025

City of Rockford Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board met Tuesday, Oct. 21.

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Illinois lawmakers consider new taxes during fall veto session

By T. M. Pina | Oct 20, 2025

State lawmakers have returned to Springfield for the fall veto session, a period when legislative activity resumes and proposals are reconsidered.

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Illinois marks Manufacturing Month highlighting economic contributions

By T. M. Pina | Oct 20, 2025

October is recognized as Manufacturing Month in Illinois, providing an opportunity to acknowledge the state's manufacturing sector and its impact on the economy.

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Illinois projects $267 million deficit for fiscal year 2026

By T. S. Blanco | Oct 20, 2025

Illinois is facing a projected $267 million deficit in its fiscal 2026 budget, according to new estimates from the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget (GOMB).

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Belvidere Community Unit School District 100 Board of Education met Oct. 20

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 20, 2025

Belvidere Community Unit School District 100 Board of Education met Monday, Oct. 20.

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This week in Rockford Metro history: A noteworthy event that shaped our past (Oct. 19-25)

By T. M. Pina | Oct 19, 2025

This week in Rockford Metro history.

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City of Rockford Police Pension Fund Board met October 16

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 19, 2025

City of Rockford Police Pension Fund Board met Thursday, October 16

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Village of Rockton Budget & Finance Committee met Sept. 16

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 19, 2025

Village of Rockton Budget & Finance Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 16

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Village of Rockton Public Works Committee met Sept. 15

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 19, 2025

Village of Rockton Public Works Committee met Monday, Sept. 15

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Village of Rockton Administration Committee met Sept. 15

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 19, 2025

Village of Rockton Administration Committee met Monday, Sept. 15

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Village of Rockton Board of Trustees met Sept. 16

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 19, 2025

Village of Rockton Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Sept. 16

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City of Rockford Mechanical Board met Oct. 16

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 19, 2025

City of Rockford Mechanical Board met Thursday, Oct. 16

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Winnebago County's universities spent $391,316 on football teams in 2024

By K. L. Mcclendon | Oct 17, 2025

Winnebago County's collegiate football teams received $391,316 in funding for the 2024 season.

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Village of Pecatonica Village Board met Sept. 16

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 17, 2025

Village of Pecatonica Village Board met Thursday, Sept. 16.

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City of Rockford Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board met Sept. 16

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 17, 2025

City of Rockford Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board met Tuesday, Sept. 16.

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City of Rockford City Council met Sept. 15

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 17, 2025

City of Rockford City Council met Monday, Sept. 15.

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City of Loves Park Finance & Administration Committee met Sept. 15

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 17, 2025

City of Loves Park Finance & Administration Committee met Monday, Sept. 15.

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City of Loves Park Codes & Regulations Committee met Sept. 15

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 17, 2025

City of Loves Park Codes & Regulations Committee met Monday, Sept. 15.