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Local legislators invite community to Hampshire expo on May 17

By Rockford Sun | May 6, 2025

State Senator Dave Syverson and State Representative Jeff Keicher are inviting residents to visit their legislative booths at the upcoming Hampshire Area Chamber of Commerce’s Home & Business Expo.

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Which former Rockford Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 9?

By Rockford Sun | May 6, 2025

These former Rockford Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 9.

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Winnebago County collects $902,403 in Countywide Sales Tax in March

By Rockford Sun | May 5, 2025

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

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In 2023-24 school year, 73.2% of South Beloit Community Unit School District 320 students failed ELA portion of IAR

By Rockford Sun | May 5, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 73.2% of South Beloit Community Unit School District 320 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Harlem Unit School District 122: How many students met or exceeded expectations in Math in 2023-24 school year?

By Rockford Sun | May 5, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 20.3% of the students in Harlem Unit School District 122 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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ATTOM reports Illinois has highest property tax rates in U.S

By Rockford Sun | May 5, 2025

According to a recent tax analysis by ATTOM, Illinois holds the highest effective property tax rates in the United States.

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State Capitol honors fallen Illinois police officers

By Rockford Sun | May 5, 2025

State Representative John M. Cabello (R-Machesney Park) participated in a ceremony last week at the State Capitol to honor Illinois police officers who died while serving their duties over the past year.

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Boone County: Medicare made up 4.3% of total income in 2022

By Rockford Sun | May 5, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 4.3% of income in Boone County, providing an average of $2,364 per capita to residents.

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Q1: Cities within Winnebago County recorded 305 lawyers in good standing

By Rockford Sun | May 4, 2025

Cities within Winnebago County recorded 305 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of the first quarter of 2025.

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Winnebago County residents pay approximately $4.6 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in March

By Rockford Sun | May 4, 2025

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

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Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Rockford School District 205 in 2023-24 school year?

By Rockford Sun | May 4, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 23% of the students in Rockford School District 205 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Test expectations: How many Rockford School District 205 students failed to meet ELA IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By Rockford Sun | May 4, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 77% of Rockford School District 205 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Which former Rockford Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, May 7?

By Rockford Sun | May 4, 2025

These former Rockford Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, May 7.

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Saturday, May 3: South Beloit High School standout Madison Carlson’s college team wins to Toledo Rockets

By Rockford Sun | May 4, 2025

The game took place at Scott Park Baseball Softball.

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Madison Carlson, former South Beloit High School standout, played on Saturday, May 3 in NCAA Division I softball game

By Rockford Sun | May 4, 2025

The Northern Illinois Huskies lost 6-2 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the Toledo Rockets on Saturday, May 3.

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Boone County home sales in week ending April 26

By Rockford Sun | May 3, 2025

There were seven reported residential sales in Boone County in the week ending April 26, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Rockford Sun area weekly mass times

By Rockford Sun | May 3, 2025

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

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26.6% of South Beloit Community Unit School District 320 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By Rockford Sun | May 3, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 26.6% of the students in South Beloit Community Unit School District 320 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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$188,295 in County Sales Tax collected in March for Winnebago County

By Rockford Sun | May 3, 2025

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

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Harlem Unit School District 122: How many students failed math test in 2023-24 school year?

By Rockford Sun | May 3, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 79.7% of Harlem Unit School District 122 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.