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Stoller opposed to proposed sex ed bill notes it had 'over 1,500 opposition witness slips filed'

By Benjamin Kibbey | May 20, 2021

Legislation moving through the Illinois State Senate has garnered opposition from groups concerned it will place an onus on private and religious institutions to teach principles they oppose.

Stephenson County coroner's resignation follows two years probation for drug possession resigns

By Benjamin Kibbey | Feb 9, 2021

Stephenson County Coroner Tim Leamon resigned in January after being sentenced to 24 months of probation for drug possession.

Amboy businesses receive $45,621 in CARES Act health-related relief

By Benjamin Kibbey | Jan 26, 2021

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provided $45,621 in health-related CARES Act funding to Amboy businesses during the final quarter of last year.

Re-activated McConnell American Legion Women’s Auxiliary seeks donations for care packages

By Benjamin Kibbey | Nov 13, 2020

Recently reactivated after a decade, the McConnell American Legion Ladies Auxiliary is working on gathering donations for holiday packages to be sent to military service members overseas.

Hispanic Cheese Makers: Nuestro Queso breaks ground on $15 million Kent plant expansion

By Benjamin Kibbey | Nov 13, 2020

Nuestro Queso has broken ground on a $15 million expansion at its plant in Kent.

Freeport Community Foundation hands out $86,258 in grants to local nonprofits

By Benjamin Kibbey | Nov 11, 2020

Thirteen area nonprofit organizations recently received awards totaling a combined $86,258 in grants from the Freeport Community Foundation.

Genetically modified pennycress developed by Illinois State University offers multiple benefits to farmers

By Benjamin Kibbey | Nov 11, 2020

A new genetically engineered crop being developed at Illinois State University has the potential to produce 1,500 pounds of plant matter per acre and 60 gallons of plant oil per acre.

Madigan, asked to testify, refuses to appear before House Special Investigating Committee

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 31, 2020

House Speaker Michael Madigan is refusing to testify before the House Special Investigating Committee assigned to look into allegations related to his role in a bribery scheme that led Commonwealth Edison to pay the federal government a $200 million settlement over charges the company did favors for associates of Madigan in order to influence him.

Amboy CUSD carries on amidst challenges of COVID-19

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 24, 2020

As schools across Illinois continue to adjust to COVID-19 concerns and restrictions while educating students, the response has been far from uniform.

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Maxson Restaurant and Riverboat reports business is down 80% due to COVID-19 restrictions

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 23, 2020

Maxson Restaurant and Riverboat has had to scale back days and staff due to COVID-19 restrictions and – despite a busy summer on the Rock River – has lost as much as 80% of its usual business.

Chesney shows commitment to Northwest Illinois with 100% pro-agriculture voting record

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 23, 2020

The Illinois Farm Bureau recently recognized state Rep. Andrew Chesney for his 100% pro-agriculture voting record in his first full term in the Illinois House of Representatives.

Farmers must wait until after harvest to assess complete crop damage from August storm

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 13, 2020

Beyond the immediate losses in terms of damage to homes and businesses caused by August storms that devastated the region, Ogle County farmers are now also expecting long term consequences in the form of crop losses.

Ogle County Sheriff's Department still adjusting to life in the COVID-19 era

By Benjamin Kibbey | Aug 16, 2020

Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle says his department is still adjusting to the realities of the COVID-19 crisis.

Gateway Project projected to increase hospitality services on I-88 corridor

By Benjamin Kibbey | Aug 8, 2020

The city of Dixon, the Lee County Industrial Development Association and other developers have partnered to build the Gateway Project.

Local governments continue response to COVID-19 concerns

By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 9, 2020

As municipalities around the county respond to the COVID-19 crisis, Stephenson and Winnebago counties have joined the growing number of communities to restrict or prohibit access to county jails.

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