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City of Loves Park Finance & Administration Committee met Sept. 2

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 2, 2025

City of Loves Park Finance & Administration Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 2.

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Which former Rockford Metro area high school stars will compete on Friday, Sept. 5?

By N. R. Freeman | Sep 2, 2025

These former Rockford Metro area high school athletes will take part in events on Friday, Sept. 5.

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$519,058 in County School Facility Tax collected in July for Boone County

By M. S. Malone | Sep 2, 2025

In July, Boone County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Illinois DOGE Profile: One Body Collaboratives

By M. C. Sanchez | Sep 2, 2025

One Body Collaboratives was approved to receive a $10,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Winnebago County in week ending Aug. 23?

By R. K. Petty | Sep 1, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Winnebago County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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How many companies in cities in Winnebago County received FDA inspections in August?

By H. M. Simmons | Sep 1, 2025

There was one company in a city associated with Winnebago County that received an FDA inspection in August, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Village of Machesney Park Planning & Economic Development Committee will meet September 2

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 1, 2025

Village of Machesney Park Planning & Economic Development Committee will meet 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 2

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Who among former Rockford Metro area high school athletes will be active on Thursday, Sept. 4?

By N. R. Freeman | Sep 1, 2025

Thursday, Sept. 4 will see these former Rockford Metro area high school stars in competition.

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City of Rockford Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Sept. 2

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 1, 2025

City of Rockford Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Tuesday, Sept. 2.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Boone County in week ending Aug. 23?

By R. K. Petty | Sep 1, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Boone County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Boone County Fair Association

By M. C. Sanchez | Aug 31, 2025

Boone County Fair Association, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive three grants totaling $292,100 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Boone County in week ending Aug. 23?

By R. K. Petty | Aug 31, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Boone County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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This week in Rockford Metro history: A noteworthy event that shaped our past (Aug. 31-Sept. 6)

By T. M. Pina | Aug 31, 2025

This week in Rockford Metro history.

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Inside Rockford Park District—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By M. C. Sanchez | Aug 30, 2025

Rockford Park District, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive 10 grants totaling $5,730,960 in FY2024 for costs associated with renovations to Alpine Park, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Boone County in week ending Aug. 23?

By R. K. Petty | Aug 30, 2025

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Boone County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest E15 gas in cities across Winnebago County in week ending Aug. 23

By R. K. Petty | Aug 29, 2025

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Winnebago County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Swedishamerican Hospital

By M. C. Sanchez | Aug 29, 2025

Swedishamerican Hospital, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $50,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).

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1 gas station in cities throughout Boone County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Aug. 23

By R. K. Petty | Aug 29, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Boone County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cabello responds after arrest made in Emma Shafer murder case

By M. S. Malone | Aug 29, 2025

State Representative John M. Cabello (R-Machesney Park) has issued a statement following the arrest of Gabriel P. Calixto in Mexico, who is accused in the 2023 murder of Emma Shafer from Springfield, Illinois.

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Which Rockford Metro area high school graduates will take part in games in the week starting Monday, Sept. 1?

By T. S. Blanco | Aug 29, 2025

These ex-Rockford Metro area high school standouts will take the field during the week of Monday, Sept. 1.