NW Illinois News

Scales Mound treasurer sides with opposition on property tax freeze

By Claudia Balthazar | Nov 22, 2017

Scales Mound Village Treasurer Steve Stadel is siding with a township officials group in opposing proposed legislation for a two-year property tax freeze in Illinois.

Shoe Sensation sock drive to aid troops

By Claudia Balthazar | Nov 13, 2017

A regional show store chain Shoe Sensation is sponsoring its Socks for Troops drive until Christmas Eve in an effort to help active duty military members and local veterans, the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce said on its website.