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Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 3.7% of Boone County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By K. L. Hartman | Sep 30, 2025

In Boone County school districts, 330 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Who among former Rockford Metro area high school athletes will be active on Friday, Oct. 3?

By N. R. Freeman | Sep 30, 2025

Friday, Oct. 3 will feature competition from this former Rockford Metro area high school standout.

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

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 30, 2025

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

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City of Loves Park City Council met Sept. 2

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 30, 2025

City of Loves Park City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 2.

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Cabello and McCombie organize free paper shredding event for Freeport residents

By T. S. Blanco | Sep 29, 2025

State Representative John M. Cabello (R-Machesney Park) and Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie are organizing a free paper shredding event in Freeport on October 11, 2025.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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City of Carlyle Finance Committee met Aug. 25

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 29, 2025

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

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City of Carlyle City Council met Aug. 25

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 29, 2025

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

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Winnebago County Board met Sept. 25

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 28, 2025

Winnebago County Board met Thursday, Sept. 25.

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Enrollment Analysis: Hispanic students comprised 25.3% of Winnebago County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By K. L. Hartman | Sep 27, 2025

In Winnebago County school districts, 10,874 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Enrollment Analysis: Hispanic students comprised 43.6% of Boone County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By K. L. Hartman | Sep 26, 2025

In Boone County school districts, 3,877 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Which ex-high school athletes from Rockford Metro area will compete in the week of Monday, Sept. 29?

By T. S. Blanco | Sep 26, 2025

The week starting Monday, Sept. 29 will feature action from these former Rockford Metro area high school stars.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Which ex-high school standouts featured in Rockford Metro will compete on Saturday, Sept. 27?

By N. R. Freeman | Sep 24, 2025

These ex-Rockford Metro area high school standouts will participate in competitions on Saturday, Sept. 27.