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City of Rockford Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board met Aug. 19

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 22, 2025

City of Rockford Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board met Tuesday, Aug. 19.

City of Rockford Community Action Agency Executive Committee met Aug. 19

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 22, 2025

City of Rockford Community Action Agency Executive Committee met Tuesday, Aug. 19.

Village of Rockton Public Works Committee met Aug. 18

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 22, 2025

Village of Rockton Public Works Committee met Monday, Aug. 18.

Village of Rockton Administration Committee met Aug. 18

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 22, 2025

Village of Rockton Administration Committee met Monday, Aug. 18.

City of Loves Park Finance & Administration Committee met Aug. 18

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 22, 2025

City of Loves Park Finance & Administration Committee met Monday, Aug. 18.

City of Loves Park City Council met Aug. 18

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 22, 2025

City of Loves Park City Council met Monday, Aug. 18.

Enrollment Analysis: Asian students comprised 2.8% of Winnebago County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By K. L. Hartman | Sep 19, 2025

In Winnebago County school districts, 1,197 Asian students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Which high school alumni from Rockford Metro area will play in games during the week starting Monday, Sept. 22?

By T. S. Blanco | Sep 19, 2025

During the week beginning Monday, Sept. 22, these former Rockford Metro area high school athletes will be in action.

How many inmates sentenced in Winnebago County will be released during week ending Sept. 27?

By V. I. Quigley | Sep 18, 2025

There were five inmates who were sentenced in Winnebago County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 27.

How many Asian students were enrolled in Boone County districts in 2023-24 school year?

By K. L. Hartman | Sep 18, 2025

In Boone County school districts, 60 Asian students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Illinois Department of Corrections to release 1 inmate sentenced in Boone County during week ending Sept. 27

By V. I. Quigley | Sep 17, 2025

There was one inmate who was sentenced in Boone County and is set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 27.

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Which Rockford Metro area high school graduates are scheduled for action on Saturday, Sept. 20?

By N. R. Freeman | Sep 17, 2025

Saturday, Sept. 20 will see these former Rockford Metro area high school stars in competition.

Village of Pecatonica Village Board will meet September 16

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 16, 2025

Village of Pecatonica Village Board will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, September 16

Illinois Senate Republicans seek submissions for Veterans Day Wall of Honor

By M. D. Butcher | Sep 15, 2025

The Illinois Senate Republican Caucus will hold its annual Veterans Day Wall of Honor display at the Statehouse from October 28 to November 13.

Charlie Kirk killed at Utah Valley University event; suspect in custody

By T. S. Blanco | Sep 15, 2025

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was killed in a shooting at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.

ICE launches crackdown on violent criminal aliens in Chicago

By M. D. Butcher | Sep 15, 2025

Last week, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security began Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago, a new initiative aimed at addressing illegal immigration.

Winnebago County Education: 88 American Indian students enrolled in school districts in 2023-24 school year

By K. L. Hartman | Sep 15, 2025

In Winnebago County school districts, 88 American Indian students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.