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City of Loves Park City Council met Sept. 15

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 17, 2025

City of Loves Park City Council met Monday, Sept. 15.

Fire and Police Commission appoints Rebecca Tyo as Rockford’s new fire chief

By W. N. Walters | Oct 14, 2025

Rebecca Tyo has been appointed as the new chief of the Rockford Fire Department following a unanimous vote by the Fire and Police Commission.

City of Rockford Planning & Development Committee met Oct. 14

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 14, 2025

City of Rockford Planning & Development Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 14.

City of Rockford Finance & Personnel Committee met Oct. 14

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 14, 2025

City of Rockford Finance & Personnel Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 14.

City of Rockford Code & Regulation Committee met Oct. 14

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 14, 2025

City of Rockford Code & Regulation Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 14.

City of Rockford Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Oct. 14

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 14, 2025

City of Rockford Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Tuesday, Oct. 14.

City of Rockford City Council met Oct. 14

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 14, 2025

City of Rockford City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 14.

Illinois lawmakers return for fall veto session with major tax proposals possible

By M. D. Butcher | Oct 14, 2025

Lawmakers are set to return to Springfield this week for the scheduled Veto Session, which will take place from October 14 to 16 and resume from October 28 to 30.

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Which former Rockford Metro area high school athletes will be active on Friday, Oct. 17?

By N. R. Freeman | Oct 14, 2025

Friday, Oct. 17 will feature competition from this former Rockford Metro area high school standout.

City of Carlyle Finance Committee met Oct. 13

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 13, 2025

City of Carlyle Finance Committee met Monday, Oct. 13.

City of Carlyle City Council met Oct. 13

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 13, 2025

City of Carlyle City Council met Monday, Oct. 13.

Rockford responsible for 8th-highest sales tax revenue per muncipality in Illinois during August

By P. S. Fischer | Oct 12, 2025

Rockford residents paid approximately $5.1 million in sales taxes, the eighth highest total paid per municipality in August.

Boone County residents paid 22nd-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during August

By M. C. Sanchez | Oct 12, 2025

Boone County residents paid just under $1.1 million in sales taxes, the 22nd highest total paid per county in August.

City of Rockford Historic Preservation Commission met Sept. 9

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 12, 2025

City of Rockford Historic Preservation Commission met Tuesday, Sept. 9.

Prairie State Taxes: Loves Park residents rank 70th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality for August

By P. S. Fischer | Oct 11, 2025

Loves Park residents paid approximately $1.4 million in sales taxes, ranking 70th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in August.

Prairie State Sales Taxes: Winnebago County residents paid 5th-largest sum in August

By M. C. Sanchez | Oct 11, 2025

Winnebago County residents paid approximately $7.1 million in sales taxes, the fifth highest total paid per county in August.

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Which Rockford Metro area high school graduates are scheduled for action on Tuesday, Oct. 14?

By N. R. Freeman | Oct 11, 2025

On Tuesday, Oct. 14, this former Rockford Metro area high school star will be competing.

Village of Rockton Budget & Finance Committee met October 7

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 9, 2025

Village of Rockton Budget & Finance Committee met 6 p.m. Tuesday, October 7

Village of Rockton Board of Trustees met Oct. 7

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 9, 2025

Village of Rockton Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Oct. 7.

Village of Pecatonica Village Board met Oct. 7

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 9, 2025

Village of Pecatonica Village Board met Tuesday, Oct. 7.

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News from October 2025

City of Loves Park City Council met Sept. 15

Fire and Police Commission appoints Rebecca Tyo as Rockford’s new fire chief

City of Rockford Planning & Development Committee met Oct. 14

City of Rockford Finance & Personnel Committee met Oct. 14

City of Rockford Code & Regulation Committee met Oct. 14

City of Rockford Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Oct. 14

City of Rockford City Council met Oct. 14

Illinois lawmakers return for fall veto session with major tax proposals possible

Which former Rockford Metro area high school athletes will be active on Friday, Oct. 17?

City of Carlyle Finance Committee met Oct. 13

City of Carlyle City Council met Oct. 13

Rockford responsible for 8th-highest sales tax revenue per muncipality in Illinois during August

Boone County residents paid 22nd-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during August

City of Rockford Historic Preservation Commission met Sept. 9

Prairie State Taxes: Loves Park residents rank 70th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality for August

Prairie State Sales Taxes: Winnebago County residents paid 5th-largest sum in August

Which Rockford Metro area high school graduates are scheduled for action on Tuesday, Oct. 14?

Village of Rockton Budget & Finance Committee met October 7

Village of Rockton Board of Trustees met Oct. 7

Village of Pecatonica Village Board met Oct. 7

Illinois lawmakers return for fall veto session with major tax proposals possible

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