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City of Carlyle Water & Sewer Committee/City Council met September 8

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 8, 2025

City of Carlyle Water & Sewer Committee/City Council met Monday, September 8

Village of Rockton Public Works Committee met Aug. 4

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 8, 2025

Village of Rockton Public Works Committee met Monday, Aug. 4.

Rockford Public School District 205 Board of Education met Aug. 5

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 8, 2025

Rockford Public School District 205 Board of Education met Tuesday, Aug. 5.

Village of Pecatonica Committee of the Whole met Aug. 5

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 8, 2025

Village of Pecatonica Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Aug. 5.

Village of Pecatonica Village Board met Aug. 5

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 8, 2025

Village of Pecatonica Village Board met Tuesday, Aug. 5.

Village of Rockton Board of Trustees met Aug. 5

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 8, 2025

Village of Rockton Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Aug. 5.

City of Carlyle Street and Alley Committee met Sept. 8

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 8, 2025

City of Carlyle Street and Alley Committee met Monday, Sept. 8.

City of Carlyle Finance Committee met Sept. 8

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 8, 2025

City of Carlyle Finance Committee met Monday, Sept. 8.

City of Carlyle City Council met Sept. 8

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 8, 2025

City of Carlyle City Council met Monday, Sept. 8.

Boone County school districts ranked by share of debt capacity used in fiscal year 2024

By D. B. Cox | Sep 6, 2025

Belvidere Consolidated Unit School District 100 used the largest share of its debt limit in Boone County during fiscal year 2024, at 4.9% of its Equalized Assessed Value (EAV).

Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Riverfront Museum Park

By M. C. Sanchez | Sep 6, 2025

Riverfront Museum Park, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $6,000,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

Winnebago County school districts ranked by share of debt capacity used in fiscal year 2024

By D. B. Cox | Sep 5, 2025

School districts in Winnebago County carried over $215.4 million in long-term debt in fiscal year 2024, with some using more than 28.9% of their legal borrowing capacity.

Syverson highlights economic impact as Hard Rock Casino marks one year in Rockford

By M. C. Sanchez | Sep 5, 2025

State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) marked the first anniversary of the Hard Rock Casino in Rockford, highlighting its impact on the region since opening. “I worked for 20 years to make this project a reality and it was worth the wait.

Inside Rockford Art Museum—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By M. C. Sanchez | Sep 5, 2025

Rockford Art Museum, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $250,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

In Memoriam: Edolo J. "Zeke" Giorgi remembered on his birthday (September 5)

By T. S. Blanco | Sep 5, 2025

Edolo J. "Zeke" Giorgi was born on September 5, 1921, in Rockford, IL, in a modest home on the city's west side.

Federal government sues Illinois over financial aid for undocumented students

By M. C. Sanchez | Sep 5, 2025

Illinois is facing a new federal lawsuit over its decision to provide taxpayer-funded financial aid and in-state tuition to undocumented students.

Illinois Senate Republicans introduce rebate program for utility relief

By M. C. Sanchez | Sep 5, 2025

In light of increasing electricity rates across Illinois, Senate Republicans have introduced new legislation aimed at easing the financial burden on families facing higher utility bills.

State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful, Inc.

By M. C. Sanchez | Sep 4, 2025

Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful, Inc., a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $30,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).