NW Illinois News

Analysis: Northwest Illinois SNAP participation costs fell 6.75 percent over two years

By LGIS Newsfeed | Feb 23, 2018

Welfare offices in Oregon, Freeport and Sterling saw food stamp costs drop by an average of 6.75 percent from January 2015 to January 2017, according to a Northwest Illinois News analysis of 66 Illinois welfare offices.

From Prairie State Wire

Analysis: On campuses of all sizes, Illinoisans pay higher in-state tuition than Midwest peers

By LGIS Newsfeed | 7 years ago

An Illinoisan attending the University of Illinois will spend nearly $8,000 more per year than a Missourian at Missouri State University-Springfield, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of 116 four-year public universities in 10 Midwestern states based on enrollment.

From Prairie State Wire

Analysis: U of I in-state tuition tops list of 115 Midwest schools spanning 10 states

By LGIS Newsfeed | 7 years ago

With an annual price tag of $15,058, the University of Illinois charged the highest in-state tuition for 2016-17, according to Higher Education Tribune.

Analysis: Proposed K-12 budget would cost Northwest Illinois residents $98.9M more in income taxes

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jan 31, 2018

Northwest Illinois residents would pay $98,930,320 more in state income taxes if the state agrees to increase school funding by $7.2 billion, according to a Northwest Illinois News analysis of Illinois Department of Revenue data.

Pinecrest Manor hit with health violations

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jan 24, 2018

Pinecrest Manor, a 125-bed skilled and intermediate care facility in Mount Morris, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the fourth quarter of 2017.

Franklin Grove Living and Rehab hit with health violations

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jan 24, 2018

Franklin Grove Living and Rehab, a 312-bed skilled care facility, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the fourth quarter of 2017.

Ogle has 23rd highest abortion rate among largest Illinois counties in 2016

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jan 17, 2018

In a list of the 30 most populous counties in Illinois, Ogle County ranked No. 23 for the rate of abortions performed there in 2016, according to an Illinois Department of Public Health report issued in December, which tracks abortions performed on an annual basis.

Report: Ogle ranks 25th among largest Illinois counties for abortions performed in 2016

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jan 16, 2018

Ogle County accounted for 51 of the 38,382 abortions performed statewide in 2016, according to an Illinois Department of Public Health report issued in December, which tracks abortions performed on an annual basis.

From Prairie State Wire

Analysis: Despite lower fees, Illinois ranks 13th among states with highest cost to start a business

By LGIS Newsfeed | 7 years ago

Illinois state government lowered its fees for forming and maintaining Limited Liability Companies (LLCs). Setting up an LLC now costs $150, down from $500. And maintaining one costs $75, down from $250 per year.

Analysis: Erie HS tops rankings with highest rate of students who fail annual tests, still graduate

By LGIS Newsfeed | Dec 12, 2017

Despite dismal student performance on annual exams covering math and reading, high school graduation rates remain high across the region, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of 2016 data from the Illinois State Board of Education.

State Sen. Tim Bivins took money from taxicab lobby to help ban ride-sharing

By LGIS Newsfeed | Nov 17, 2017

Chicago's taxicab cartel donated $180,750 to 61 state legislators in 2014-15, including state Sen. Tim Bivins (R-Dixon), encouraging them to help preserve their traditional monopoly by banning ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft in Illinois.

Analysis: Kings CSD tops local peers with 59% of students passing annual tests

By LGIS Newsfeed | Nov 15, 2017

Kings Consolidated School District 144 had the highest rate – 59.2 percent – of students locally who passed the annual state assessments this year, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of Illinois State Board of Education data.

Income tax hike will cost Winslow residents $211,429.14 more this year, ranked 8th in Stephenson County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Oct 6, 2017

Winslow taxpayers will pay an additional $211,429.14 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

Income tax hike will cost Rock City residents $335,375.46 more this year, ranked 6th in Stephenson County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Oct 5, 2017

Rock City taxpayers will pay an additional $335,375.46 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

Income tax hike will cost Ridott residents $192,061.92 more this year, ranked 10th in Stephenson County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Oct 4, 2017

Ridott taxpayers will pay an additional $192,061.92 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

Income tax hike will cost Pearl City residents $468,144.85 more this year, ranked 4th in Stephenson County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Oct 3, 2017

Pearl City taxpayers will pay an additional $468,144.85 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

Income tax hike will cost Orangeville residents $332,018.61 more this year, ranked 7th in Stephenson County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Oct 2, 2017

Orangeville taxpayers will pay an additional $332,018.61 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

Income tax hike will cost McConnell residents $94,259.13 more this year, ranked 12th in Stephenson County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Oct 1, 2017

McConnell taxpayers will pay an additional $94,259.13 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

Income tax hike will cost Sterling residents $5,201,688.10 more this year, ranked 1st in Whiteside County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Oct 1, 2017

Sterling taxpayers will pay an additional $5,201,688.10 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

Income tax hike will cost Lena residents $1,135,525.77 more this year, ranked 2nd in Stephenson County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Sep 30, 2017

Lena taxpayers will pay an additional $1,135,525.77 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).