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Freeport Athletics reports football loss and tennis cancellation on September 20

By A. G. Gregory | Sep 20, 2025

Freeport Athletics posted updates on September 20 regarding sports events at Freeport High School.

McCombie schedules appointment-only office hours in Byron for district residents

By A. G. Gregory | Sep 19, 2025

Next week, the office of Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie will hold office hours in Byron.

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Which former high school stars from Northwest Illinois area will be in action for the week of Monday, Sept. 22?

By A. G. Gregory | Sep 19, 2025

The week starting Monday, Sept. 22 will feature action from these former Northwest Illinois area high school stars.

Freeport Athletics shares varsity sports outcomes and highlights standout athlete

By A. G. Gregory | Sep 18, 2025

Freeport Athletics posted updates on recent high school varsity soccer and volleyball losses and celebrated Kaleah Hudson's notable flag football performance in tweets dated September 17 and 18, 2025.

McCombie marks Constitution Day with message on national values

By A. G. Gregory | Sep 17, 2025

Constitution and Citizenship Day, observed on September 17, commemorates the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787.

Senator Chesney calls for veteran tributes for Capitol Rotunda Veterans Day display

By A. G. Gregory | Sep 16, 2025

State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is encouraging families in the 45th Senate District to participate in a Veterans Day display at the Illinois Capitol Rotunda.

Illinois state career fair comes to Dixon this week

By A. G. Gregory | Sep 16, 2025

The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) is organizing a series of State of Illinois Career Fairs throughout September.

Senator Chesney responds to national events; highlights local initiatives

By A. G. Gregory | Sep 15, 2025

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was killed last Wednesday during an outdoor event at Utah Valley University.

Illinois leaders reflect on former governor Jim Edgar’s legacy

By A. G. Gregory | Sep 15, 2025

Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar has been remembered as a model of leadership in the state.

McCombie issues statement on passing of former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar

By A. G. Gregory | Sep 14, 2025

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie has released a statement following the death of former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar, who passed away after battling cancer. “It is with deep sadness that I join Illinoisans in mourning the passing of Governor Jim...

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Which Northwest Illinois area high school graduates will take part in games in the week starting Monday, Sept. 15?

By A. G. Gregory | Sep 12, 2025

These ex-Northwest Illinois area high school standouts will take the field during the week of Monday, Sept. 15.

Freeport Athletics reports wins for boys soccer and girls flag football against Belvidere

By A. G. Gregory | Sep 10, 2025

Freeport Athletics announced on September 10, 2025 that both its boys soccer varsity team and girls varsity flag football team secured wins against Belvidere.

Tony McCombie issues statement after assassination of Charlie Kirk

By A. G. Gregory | Sep 10, 2025

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie responded to the assassination of Charlie Kirk, co-founder and CEO of Turning Point USA, with a public statement expressing her sorrow and concern over the incident.

Dry weather raises risk of field fires in central Illinois

By A. G. Gregory | Sep 8, 2025

An ongoing period of hot and dry weather in Central Illinois has led to increased concerns about field fires, according to farmers and local firefighters.

McCombie criticizes state policies on energy, crime response, immigration benefits, and delayed finances

By A. G. Gregory | Sep 8, 2025

Illinois House Republican Leader Tony McCombie has raised concerns over the state’s current energy policies, crime rates, immigration laws, and delayed financial reporting.

Road work begins on Illinois Route 26; McCombie urges driver caution

By A. G. Gregory | Sep 7, 2025

The Illinois Department of Transportation is set to begin road work on Illinois Route 26 in Ogle County starting Tuesday, September 9.

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Which former NW Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Sept. 8?

By A. G. Gregory | Sep 5, 2025

These former NW Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Sept. 8.

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Which ex-Northwest Illinois area high school athletes are scheduled for action the week starting Monday, Sept. 8?

By A. G. Gregory | Sep 5, 2025

During the week beginning Monday, Sept. 8, these former Northwest Illinois area high school athletes will be in action.

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Which ex-Northwest Illinois area high school athletes are scheduled for action the week starting Monday, Sept. 1?

By A. G. Gregory | Aug 29, 2025

These ex-Northwest Illinois area high school athletes will be competing in the week starting Monday, Sept. 1.

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Which ex-high school athletes from Northwest Illinois area will compete in the week of Monday, Aug. 25?

By A. G. Gregory | Aug 22, 2025

These former Northwest Illinois area high school standouts are scheduled to compete the week starting Monday, Aug. 25.

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