Rockford Sun

In the 2023-24 school year, 36.1% of Rockton School District 140 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Boone County collects approximately $1.6 million in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024

In 2024, Boone County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Boone County in week ending May 17?

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

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

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

Did Kinnikinnick Community Consolidated School District 131 students fail or pass their 2023-24 ELA tests?

By Rockford Sun | May 21, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 40.5% of Kinnikinnick Community Consolidated School District 131 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Just under $1.3 million in County Sales Tax collected in 2024 for Boone County

By Rockford Sun | May 21, 2025

In 2024, Boone County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

City of Rockford Community Action Agency Board met May 20

By Philip Gonzales | May 21, 2025

City of Rockford Community Action Agency Board met Tuesday, May 20

Village of Pecatonica Village Board met May 20

By Philip Gonzales | May 21, 2025

Village of Pecatonica Village Board met Tuesday, May 20

1 gas station in cities throughout Boone County had the cheapest diesel in week ending May 10

By Rockford Sun | May 21, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Boone County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

How many lawyers had active law licenses in cities within Winnebago County as of April?

Cities within Winnebago County recorded 293 lawyers with active licenses to practice law as of April.

In 2023-24 school year, 43.1% of Prairie Hill Community Consolidated School District 133 students failed math portion of IAR

In the 2023-24 school year, 43.1% of Prairie Hill Community Consolidated School District 133 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

How many H-1B petitions made by employers in Rockford Sun publication area were approved during 2024?

In 2024, 100% of H-1B 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-1B Employer Data Hub.

Village of Machesney Park President and Board of Trustees met May 19

Village of Machesney Park President and Board of Trustees met Monday, May 19

City of Loves Park Finance & Administration Committee met May 19

City of Loves Park Finance & Administration Committee met Monday, May 19

City of Loves Park City Council met May 19

City of Loves Park City Council met Monday, May 19

Budget impasse looms as deadline nears amid lowered revenue projections

With only nine scheduled session days remaining before the May 31 adjournment, a state budget proposal has yet to be presented by Democratic colleagues.

Illinois faces debate over $6 billion tax hike proposal

At a time when Illinois residents face economic challenges, the state government is considering a $6 billion tax increase to support Governor JB Pritzker's proposed budget.

Village of Pecatonica Village Board met April 15