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City of Rockford Planning & Development Committee met Aug. 25

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 29, 2025

City of Rockford Planning & Development Committee met Monday, Aug. 25.

City of Rockford Code & Regulation Committee met Aug. 25

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 29, 2025

City of Rockford Code & Regulation Committee met Monday, Aug. 25.

City of Carlyle Water & Sewer Committee met Aug. 25

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 29, 2025

City of Carlyle Water & Sewer Committee met Monday, Aug. 25.

City of Carlyle Finance Committee met Aug. 25

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 29, 2025

City of Carlyle Finance Committee met Monday, Aug. 25.

City of Carlyle City Council met Aug. 25

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 29, 2025

City of Carlyle City Council met Monday, Aug. 25.

Winnebago County Board met Sept. 25

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 28, 2025

Winnebago County Board met Thursday, Sept. 25.

How many H-2A petitions made by Rockford Sun publication area employers were approved during 2024?

By H. M. Simmons | Sep 25, 2025

In 2024, 99.7% of H-2A petitions filed by employers in the Rockford Sun publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

Rockford launches diaper drive with community partners to benefit local families

By T. M. Pina | Sep 24, 2025

The City of Rockford is launching a Diaper Drive starting October 1 in collaboration with Goodwill of Northern Illinois and Rock Valley College.

Rockford hosts public forums with fire chief candidates

By T. S. Blanco | Sep 24, 2025

Last night, five candidates for the position of Fire Chief participated in a virtual question-and-answer session to discuss their plans for the Rockford Fire Department.

FOIA request sent to Boone County Sheriff regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025

By T. S. Blanco | Sep 24, 2025

FOIA Request to Boone County Sheriff regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.

FOIA request sent to Winnebago County Sheriff's Department regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025

By M. D. Butcher | Sep 24, 2025

FOIA Request to Winnebago County Sheriff's Department regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.

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Who are the ex-high school stars from Rockford Metro area competing on Saturday, Sept. 27?

By N. R. Freeman | Sep 24, 2025

On Saturday, Sept. 27, these former Rockford Metro area high school standouts will be in action.

Week ending Oct. 4: 9 inmates sentenced in Winnebago County to be released from prison

By V. I. Quigley | Sep 23, 2025

There were nine inmates who were sentenced in Winnebago County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Oct. 4.

Q2 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Winnebago County?

By V. I. Quigley | Sep 23, 2025

There were 97 offenders living in Winnebago County who were released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Rockford Sun.

Week ending Oct. 4: 4 inmates sentenced in Boone County to be released

By V. I. Quigley | Sep 23, 2025

There were four inmates who were sentenced in Boone County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Oct. 4.

Q2 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Boone County?

By V. I. Quigley | Sep 22, 2025

There were 11 offenders living in Boone County who were released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Rockford Sun.