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Analysis: Kinnikinnick Community Consolidated School District 131 administrators rank 283rd highest in state for average salary in 2024

By Rockford Sun | May 29, 2025

Administrators in Kinnikinnick Community Consolidated School District 131 earn an average of $119,086 per year, ranking 283rd highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Boone County residents paid 20th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during 2024

By Rockford Sun | May 29, 2025

Boone County residents paid just under $10.3 million in sales taxes, the 20th highest total paid per county in 2024.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in Winnebago County in week ending May 24?

By Rockford Sun | May 28, 2025

The lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Winnebago County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Boone County in week ending May 24

By Rockford Sun | May 28, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Boone County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Winnebago County responsible for 5th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during 2024

By Rockford Sun | May 28, 2025

Winnebago County residents paid just over $72 million in sales taxes, the fifth highest total paid per county in 2024.

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How many companies in cities across Winnebago County received FDA citations in 2024?

By Rockford Sun | May 28, 2025

There was one company in a city associated with Winnebago County that received an FDA citation as a result of one inspection conducted in the county throughout 2024, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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Prairie State sales taxes: Rockford residents paid 8th-largest sum per municipality in 2024

By Rockford Sun | May 28, 2025

Rockford residents paid approximately $54.6 million in sales taxes, the eighth highest total paid per municipality in 2024.

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Rock Valley College Board of Trustees met May 27

By Philip Gonzales | May 28, 2025

Rock Valley College Board of Trustees met Tuesday, May 27.

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Village of Machesney Park Planning and Zoning Commission met May 27

By Philip Gonzales | May 28, 2025

Village of Machesney Park Planning and Zoning Commission met Tuesday, May 27.

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Rep. Cabello criticizes new Illinois gun control legislation

By Rockford Sun | May 28, 2025

State Representative John M. Cabello has voiced strong opposition to Senate Bill 8, a proposed gun control measure in Illinois.

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Illinois Route 75 stretch named after Chief Arthur L. Weston

By Rockford Sun | May 28, 2025

State Representative John M. Cabello has announced the successful passage of House Joint Resolution 0003 in the Illinois House of Representatives.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Winnebago County in week ending May 17

By Rockford Sun | May 27, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Winnebago County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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City of Rockford Code & Regulation Committee met May 27

By Philip Gonzales | May 27, 2025

City of Rockford Code & Regulation Committee met Tuesday, May 27.

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City of Rockford Finance & Personnel Committee met May 27

By Philip Gonzales | May 27, 2025

City of Rockford Finance & Personnel Committee met Tuesday, May 27.

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City of Rockford Planning & Development Committee met May 27

By Philip Gonzales | May 27, 2025

City of Rockford Planning & Development Committee met Tuesday, May 27

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Boone County: Residents received $210.4 million per capita from Social Security transfers in 2022

By Rockford Sun | May 27, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 7.1% of income in Boone County, providing an average of $3,958 per capita to residents.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Winnebago County had the cheapest diesel in week ending May 17

By Rockford Sun | May 27, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Winnebago County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Senate Republicans call on Governor Pritzker to reconsider IDD funding cuts

By Rockford Sun | May 26, 2025

The Illinois Senate Republican Caucus has urged Governor JB Pritzker to reconsider a proposed budget cut affecting services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

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1 gas station in cities throughout Winnebago County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending May 17

By Rockford Sun | May 26, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Winnebago County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Boone County taxpayers give just under $5 million in County School Facility Tax in 2024

By Rockford Sun | May 25, 2025

In 2024, Boone County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous year.