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Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 43% of Winnebago County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By K. L. Hartman | Oct 6, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 43% of students enrolled in Winnebago County school districts identified as white.

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October marks national effort to raise awareness about breast cancer

By M. D. Butcher | Oct 6, 2025

October is recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, focusing on encouraging screening, education, and prevention for breast cancer, which is the second most common cancer among women in the United States.

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Illinois leads nation in pumpkin production with over 485 million pounds harvested

By T. M. Pina | Oct 6, 2025

Illinois remains the top pumpkin-producing state in the country, with farmers harvesting more than 485 million pounds of pumpkins in 2024, according to the USDA.

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Village of Rockton Budget & Finance Committee met Sept. 2

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 6, 2025

Village of Rockton Budget & Finance Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 2.

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Village of Rockton Public Works Committee met Sept. 2

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 6, 2025

Village of Rockton Public Works Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 2.

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Village of Rockton Administration Committee met Sept. 2

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 6, 2025

Village of Rockton Administration Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 2.

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Village of Rockton Board of Trustees met Sept. 2

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 6, 2025

Village of Rockton Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Sept. 2.

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Boone County residents pay $133,627 in County Sales Tax in August

By M. S. Malone | Oct 5, 2025

In August, Boone County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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How many white students were enrolled in Boone County districts in 2023-24 school year?

By K. L. Hartman | Oct 5, 2025

In Boone County school districts, 4,342 white students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Winnebago County residents pay $268,123 in County Sales Tax in August

By M. S. Malone | Oct 4, 2025

In August, Winnebago County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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How many Pacific Islander students were enrolled in Winnebago County districts in 2023-24 school year?

By K. L. Hartman | Oct 4, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, less than 1% of students enrolled in Winnebago County school districts identified as Pacific Islander.

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Winnebago County Board Operations & Administrative Committee met Oct. 1

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 4, 2025

Winnebago County Board Operations & Administrative Committee met Wednesday, Oct. 1.

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Winnebago County Board Finance Committee met Oct. 1

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 4, 2025

Winnebago County Board Finance Committee met Wednesday, Oct. 1.

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City of Rockford Firefighter's Pension Fund Board met Oct. 1

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 4, 2025

City of Rockford Firefighter's Pension Fund Board met Wednesday, Oct. 1.

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Winnebago County collects approximately $5.7 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in August

By M. S. Malone | Oct 3, 2025

In August, Winnebago County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Who are the former high school athletes from Rockford Metro area competing during the week of Monday, Oct. 6?

By T. S. Blanco | Oct 3, 2025

The week starting Monday, Oct. 6 will feature action from these former Rockford Metro area high school stars.

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$158,216 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in August for Boone County

By M. S. Malone | Oct 2, 2025

In August, Boone County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Winnebago County Education: 3,122 multiracial students enrolled in school districts in 2023-24 school year

By K. L. Hartman | Oct 1, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 7.3% of students enrolled in Winnebago County school districts identified as multiracial.

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$507,536 in County School Facility Tax collected in August for Boone County

By M. S. Malone | Oct 1, 2025

In August, Boone County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Who are the Rockford Metro area high school alumni in action on Saturday, Oct. 4?

By N. R. Freeman | Oct 1, 2025

Saturday, Oct. 4 will feature competition from these former Rockford Metro area high school standouts.