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Week ending Sept. 20: 3 inmates sentenced in Winnebago County to be released from prison

By V. I. Quigley | Sep 10, 2025

There were three inmates who were sentenced in Winnebago County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 20.

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Fire and Police Commission announces five finalists for Rockford fire chief

By T. S. Blanco | Sep 10, 2025

The Fire and Police Commission has named five finalists for the position of Chief of the Rockford Fire Department.

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Which former Rockford Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Sept. 13?

By N. R. Freeman | Sep 10, 2025

These former Rockford Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Sept. 13.

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City of Carlyle Water & Sewer Committee/City Council met September 8

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 8, 2025

City of Carlyle Water & Sewer Committee/City Council met Monday, September 8

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Village of Rockton Public Works Committee met Aug. 4

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 8, 2025

Village of Rockton Public Works Committee met Monday, Aug. 4.

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Rockford Public School District 205 Board of Education met Aug. 5

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 8, 2025

Rockford Public School District 205 Board of Education met Tuesday, Aug. 5.

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Village of Pecatonica Committee of the Whole met Aug. 5

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 8, 2025

Village of Pecatonica Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Aug. 5.

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Village of Pecatonica Village Board met Aug. 5

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 8, 2025

Village of Pecatonica Village Board met Tuesday, Aug. 5.

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Village of Rockton Board of Trustees met Aug. 5

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 8, 2025

Village of Rockton Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Aug. 5.

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City of Carlyle Street and Alley Committee met Sept. 8

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 8, 2025

City of Carlyle Street and Alley Committee met Monday, Sept. 8.

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City of Carlyle Finance Committee met Sept. 8

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 8, 2025

City of Carlyle Finance Committee met Monday, Sept. 8.

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City of Carlyle City Council met Sept. 8

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 8, 2025

City of Carlyle City Council met Monday, Sept. 8.

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Boone County school districts ranked by share of debt capacity used in fiscal year 2024

By D. B. Cox | Sep 6, 2025

Belvidere Consolidated Unit School District 100 used the largest share of its debt limit in Boone County during fiscal year 2024, at 4.9% of its Equalized Assessed Value (EAV).

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Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Riverfront Museum Park

By M. C. Sanchez | Sep 6, 2025

Riverfront Museum Park, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $6,000,000 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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Winnebago County school districts ranked by share of debt capacity used in fiscal year 2024

By D. B. Cox | Sep 5, 2025

School districts in Winnebago County carried over $215.4 million in long-term debt in fiscal year 2024, with some using more than 28.9% of their legal borrowing capacity.

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Syverson highlights economic impact as Hard Rock Casino marks one year in Rockford

By M. C. Sanchez | Sep 5, 2025

State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) marked the first anniversary of the Hard Rock Casino in Rockford, highlighting its impact on the region since opening. “I worked for 20 years to make this project a reality and it was worth the wait.

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Inside Rockford Art Museum—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By M. C. Sanchez | Sep 5, 2025

Rockford Art Museum, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $250,000 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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In Memoriam: Edolo J. "Zeke" Giorgi remembered on his birthday (September 5)

By T. S. Blanco | Sep 5, 2025

Edolo J. "Zeke" Giorgi was born on September 5, 1921, in Rockford, IL, in a modest home on the city's west side.

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Federal government sues Illinois over financial aid for undocumented students

By M. C. Sanchez | Sep 5, 2025

Illinois is facing a new federal lawsuit over its decision to provide taxpayer-funded financial aid and in-state tuition to undocumented students.

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Illinois Senate Republicans introduce rebate program for utility relief

By M. C. Sanchez | Sep 5, 2025

In light of increasing electricity rates across Illinois, Senate Republicans have introduced new legislation aimed at easing the financial burden on families facing higher utility bills.