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Who among former Rockford Metro area high school athletes will be active on Saturday, Nov. 1?

By N. R. Freeman | Oct 29, 2025

These ex-Rockford Metro area high school standouts will participate in competitions on Saturday, Nov. 1.

City of Rockford opens applications for commercial corridor revitalization program

By C. S. Lunsford | Oct 28, 2025

The City of Rockford has announced that its Commercial Corridor Property Revitalization Program is now accepting applications.

Lawmakers propose changes to renewable energy project tax assessments in Illinois

By M. D. Butcher | Oct 27, 2025

A new bill has been introduced in Illinois to revise the way wind and solar energy companies are taxed.

Illinois lawmakers debate proposed tax increases tied to Chicago transit funding

By T. M. Pina | Oct 27, 2025

As the Illinois General Assembly enters its second week of the fall veto session, a proposed plan to address Chicago’s transit budget shortfall is drawing criticism from Republican lawmakers.

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Who from Rockford Metro area’s former high school athletes will participate in games on Wednesday, Oct. 29?

By N. R. Freeman | Oct 26, 2025

This ex-Rockford Metro area high school standout will participate in competitions on Wednesday, Oct. 29.

Village of Pecatonica Village Board met Sept. 24

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 26, 2025

Village of Pecatonica Village Board met Wednesday, Sept. 24

City of Carlyle Finance Committee met Sept. 22

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 26, 2025

City of Carlyle Finance Committee met Monday, Sept. 22

City of Carlyle City Council met Sept. 22

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 26, 2025

City of Carlyle City Council met Monday, Sept. 22

Winnebago County Zoning Committee met Oct. 22

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 26, 2025

Winnebago County Zoning Committee met Wednesday, Oct. 22

Winnebago County Board Operations & Administrative Committee met Oct. 23

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 26, 2025

Winnebago County Board Operations & Administrative Committee met Thursday, Oct. 23

Winnebago County Board Finance Committee met Oct. 23

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 26, 2025

Winnebago County Board Finance Committee met Thursday, Oct. 23

34 sports coaches at institutions in Winnebago County earn on average $20,095 in 2024

By K. L. Mcclendon | Oct 24, 2025

The highest average coaching salary among institutions in Winnebago County during 2024 was $39,577 at Rockford University, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

In Memory: Remembering Edolo J. "Zeke" Giorgi on Their Death Anniversary (October 24)

By T. S. Blanco | Oct 24, 2025

On October 24, 1993, Edolo J. "Zeke" Giorgi died, marking the end of a remarkable life dedicated to public service and advocacy in Rockford, IL.

Whitman Street in Rockford set to reopen after major reconstruction

By W. N. Walters | Oct 24, 2025

Whitman Street in Rockford is scheduled to reopen to traffic on Monday, October 27 at noon following a two-year reconstruction project.

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Which former high school stars from Rockford Metro area will be in action for the week of Monday, Oct. 27?

By T. S. Blanco | Oct 24, 2025

The week of Monday, Oct. 27 will see these former Rockford Metro area high school standouts in action.

Village of Rockton Budget & Finance Committee met October 21

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 23, 2025

Village of Rockton Budget & Finance Committee met 6 p.m.Tuesday, October 21

Village of Rockton Public Works Committee met Oct. 20

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 23, 2025

Village of Rockton Public Works Committee met Monday, Oct. 20

Village of Rockton Administration Committee met Oct. 20

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 23, 2025

Village of Rockton Administration Committee met Monday, Oct. 20

Village of Rockton Board of Trustees met Oct. 21

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 23, 2025

Village of Rockton Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Oct. 21

Village of Machesney Park Board of Trustees met Oct. 20

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 23, 2025

Village of Machesney Park Board of Trustees met Monday, Oct. 20

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Who among former Rockford Metro area high school athletes will be active on Saturday, Nov. 1?

City of Rockford opens applications for commercial corridor revitalization program

Lawmakers propose changes to renewable energy project tax assessments in Illinois

Illinois lawmakers debate proposed tax increases tied to Chicago transit funding

Who from Rockford Metro area’s former high school athletes will participate in games on Wednesday, Oct. 29?

Village of Pecatonica Village Board met Sept. 24

City of Carlyle Finance Committee met Sept. 22

City of Carlyle City Council met Sept. 22

Winnebago County Zoning Committee met Oct. 22

Winnebago County Board Operations & Administrative Committee met Oct. 23

Winnebago County Board Finance Committee met Oct. 23

34 sports coaches at institutions in Winnebago County earn on average $20,095 in 2024

In Memory: Remembering Edolo J. "Zeke" Giorgi on Their Death Anniversary (October 24)

Whitman Street in Rockford set to reopen after major reconstruction

Which former high school stars from Rockford Metro area will be in action for the week of Monday, Oct. 27?

Village of Rockton Budget & Finance Committee met October 21

Village of Rockton Public Works Committee met Oct. 20

Village of Rockton Administration Committee met Oct. 20

Village of Rockton Board of Trustees met Oct. 21

Village of Machesney Park Board of Trustees met Oct. 20

Teacher turnover in Winnebago County: 88.4% remain in their positions year-over-year

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