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

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

By Rockford Sun | May 29, 2025

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

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

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

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

Rep. Cabello criticizes new Illinois gun control legislation

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

Illinois Route 75 stretch named after Chief Arthur L. Weston

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

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.

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).

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.

Winnebago County collects approximately $11.4 million in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024

By Rockford Sun | May 24, 2025

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

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Rockford Sun area weekly mass times

By Rockford Sun | May 24, 2025

The following parishes in the Rockford Sun coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Winnebago County residents pay approximately $58.4 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in 2024

By Rockford Sun | May 23, 2025

In 2024, Winnebago County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous year.

Village of Rockton Budget & Finance Committee met May 20

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 23, 2025

Village of Rockton Budget & Finance Committee met 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 20

City of Loves Park Public Works Committee met April 21

City of Loves Park Public Works Committee met Monday, April 21

City of Loves Park Finance & Administration Committee met April 21

City of Loves Park Finance & Administration Committee met Monday, April 21

City of Loves Park City Council met April 21

City of Loves Park City Council met Monday, April 21

Winnebago County Zoning Committee met May 22

Winnebago County Zoning Committee met Thursday, May 22

Winnebago County Board met May 20

Winnebago County Board met Tuesday, May 20

Village of Rockton Board of Trustees met May 20

Village of Rockton Board of Trustees met Tuesday, May 20

Village of Machesney Park Improvements & Safety Committee met May 19