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City of Carlyle City Council met Aug. 11

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 14, 2025

City of Carlyle City Council met Monday, Aug. 11.

Prairie State Sales Taxes: Rockford residents paid 8th-largest sum per muncipality in July

By P. S. Fischer | Sep 13, 2025

Rockford residents paid approximately $5.2 million in sales taxes, the eighth highest total paid per municipality in July.

Loves Park ranks 79th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois during July

By P. S. Fischer | Sep 12, 2025

Loves Park residents paid approximately $1.3 million in sales taxes, ranking 79th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in July.

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

By M. C. Sanchez | Sep 12, 2025

Winnebago County residents paid approximately $7.2 million in sales taxes, the fifth highest total paid per county in July.

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

By M. C. Sanchez | Sep 12, 2025

Boone County residents paid approximately $1.1 million in sales taxes, the 20th highest total paid per county in July.

Machesney Park residents rank 100th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for July

By P. S. Fischer | Sep 11, 2025

Machesney Park residents paid just under $1.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 100th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in July.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Village of Pecatonica Village Board met Aug. 5

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 8, 2025

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

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.

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.

City of Carlyle Finance Committee met Sept. 8

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 8, 2025

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

City of Carlyle City Council met Sept. 8

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 8, 2025

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

Winnebago County residents pay just over $1.1 million in Countywide Sales Tax in July

By M. S. Malone | Sep 7, 2025

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

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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City of Carlyle City Council met Aug. 11

Prairie State Sales Taxes: Rockford residents paid 8th-largest sum per muncipality in July

Loves Park ranks 79th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois during July

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

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

Machesney Park residents rank 100th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for July

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

Fire and Police Commission announces five finalists for Rockford fire chief

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

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

Village of Rockton Public Works Committee met Aug. 4

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

Village of Pecatonica Committee of the Whole met Aug. 5

Village of Pecatonica Village Board met Aug. 5

Village of Rockton Board of Trustees met Aug. 5

City of Carlyle Street and Alley Committee met Sept. 8

City of Carlyle Finance Committee met Sept. 8

City of Carlyle City Council met Sept. 8

Winnebago County residents pay just over $1.1 million in Countywide Sales Tax in July

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

Senator Syverson reflects on legacy of late Governor Jim Edgar

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