NW Illinois News

Stewart highlights state's new water bill assistance program

By John Suayan | Dec 15, 2021

State Sen. Brian Stewart (R-Freeport) on Dec. 7 highlighted Illinois’s new Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program during his legislative update.

McCombie urges ISBE to 'stick to the basics,' encourages constituents to sound off on critical race theory proposal

By John Suayan | Nov 13, 2021

State Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) is urging her constituents to attend an Illinois State Board of Education Professional Review Panel meeting in December that will address a proposal for training and culturally responsive teaching.

Hormel subsidiary reopens in Rochelle following COVID-19 outbreak

By John Suayan | Jun 11, 2020

A north central Illinois pork processing plant returned to operations following a COVID-19 outbreak.

Sheriffs' suit claims Illinois Trust Act obstructs enforcement of federal law

By John Suayan | Apr 15, 2020

Four Illinois sheriffs hope a lawsuit would block a law that prevents them from detaining immigrant prisoners without a federal warrant.

Oberweis feels the need for increased speed on Illinois' highways

By John Suayan | Mar 15, 2020

It has been half a decade since Illinois raised the speed limit, but if state Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) has his way, drivers passing through rural areas of the Prairie State could do so up to 75 mph.

Illinois House recognizes Victory Arch centennial

By John Suayan | Apr 16, 2019

A landmark in the town of Dixon that pays tribute to World War I veterans was itself the focal point of a tribute from members of the Illinois House of Representatives.

From DeKalb Times

Demmer to host joint town hall meeting in DeKalb with Syverson, Keicher

By John Suayan | 6 years ago

State Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) announced that final preparations are being made for a joint town hall meeting he will host with State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) and State Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) in DeKalb on Tuesday, April 23.