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Freeport Athletics posts high school sports updates including tennis and football victories

By M. M. Winkler | Sep 6, 2025

Freeport Athletics announced recent sports outcomes for Freeport High School teams on September 5 and 6, highlighting wins in girls varsity tennis against East and freshman/sophomore football over Belvidere North.

Tony McCombie meets with local leaders and businesses in the 89th District

By M. M. Winkler | Sep 5, 2025

This week, House Minority Leader Tony McCombie visited several locations in the 89th District.

Senator Andrew Chesney calls for National Guard deployment and policy changes in Illinois

By M. M. Winkler | Sep 4, 2025

Senator Andrew Chesney has urged President Donald Trump to continue with plans to deploy the National Guard in Chicago, following reports of reduced crime after a similar deployment in Washington, D.C. Chesney stated that President Trump has...

Illinois farmers can apply for free harvest permits allowing heavier truck loads

By M. M. Winkler | Sep 3, 2025

Farmers and agricultural haulers in Illinois can now apply for a free Harvest Permit, which allows trucks to exceed legal weight limits by up to 10% during the harvest season, ending December 31.

Freeport Athletics shares soccer and flag football varsity results for September

By M. M. Winkler | Sep 3, 2025

Freeport Athletics reported on September 3, 2025 that the boys varsity soccer team tied Monroe High while the girls varsity flag football team defeated Belvidere North.

Prairie State Sales Taxes: Lee County residents paid 28th-largest sum in June

By M. M. Winkler | Aug 16, 2025

Lee County residents paid $781,123 in sales taxes, the 28th highest total paid per county in June.

Jo Daviess County residents paid 42nd-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during June

By M. M. Winkler | Aug 15, 2025

Jo Daviess County residents paid $534,224 in sales taxes, the 42nd highest total paid per county in June.

Whiteside County residents paid 21st-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during June

By M. M. Winkler | Aug 14, 2025

Whiteside County residents paid just over $1 million in sales taxes, the 21st highest total paid per county in June.

Prairie State Sales Taxes: Stephenson County residents paid 45th-largest sum in June

By M. M. Winkler | Aug 13, 2025

Stephenson County residents paid $497,152 in sales taxes, the 45th highest total paid per county in June.

Prairie State Taxes: Ogle County residents rank 65th in total sales taxes paid for June

By M. M. Winkler | Aug 12, 2025

Ogle County residents paid $253,266 in sales taxes, ranking 65th in total sales taxes paid per county in June.

Prairie State Taxes: Carroll County residents rank 81st in total sales taxes paid for June

By M. M. Winkler | Aug 11, 2025

Carroll County residents paid $130,738 in sales taxes, ranking 81st in total sales taxes paid per county in June.

Ogle County ranks 65th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during May

By M. M. Winkler | Jul 16, 2025

Ogle County residents paid $251,801 in sales taxes, ranking 65th in total sales taxes paid per county in May.

Lee County residents paid 29th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during May

By M. M. Winkler | Jul 15, 2025

Lee County residents paid $709,766 in sales taxes, the 29th highest total paid per county in May.

Prairie State Sales Taxes: Stephenson County residents paid 44th-largest sum in May

By M. M. Winkler | Jul 14, 2025

Stephenson County residents paid $483,981 in sales taxes, the 44th highest total paid per county in May.

Jo Daviess County responsible for 45th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during May

By M. M. Winkler | Jul 13, 2025

Jo Daviess County residents paid $469,677 in sales taxes, the 45th highest total paid per county in May.

Whiteside County responsible for 24th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during May

By M. M. Winkler | Jul 12, 2025

Whiteside County residents paid $899,896 in sales taxes, the 24th highest total paid per county in May.

Carroll County residents rank 84th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for May

By M. M. Winkler | Jul 11, 2025

Carroll County residents paid $116,599 in sales taxes, ranking 84th in total sales taxes paid per county in May.

Whiteside County responsible for 24th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during April

By M. M. Winkler | Jun 17, 2025

Whiteside County residents paid $893,648 in sales taxes, the 24th highest total paid per county in April.

Ogle County ranks 66th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during April

By M. M. Winkler | Jun 15, 2025

Ogle County residents paid $248,120 in sales taxes, ranking 66th in total sales taxes paid per county in April.

Prairie State Sales Taxes: Stephenson County residents paid 45th-largest sum in April

By M. M. Winkler | Jun 14, 2025

Stephenson County residents paid $475,106 in sales taxes, the 45th highest total paid per county in April.

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