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Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 3.5% of Jo Daviess County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By K. K. Bird | Oct 1, 2025

In Jo Daviess County school districts, 105 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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1,726 Hispanic students enrolled in Whiteside County districts in 2023-24 school year

By K. K. Bird | Oct 1, 2025

In Whiteside County school districts, 1,726 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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State Senator Arellano announces state grants for key infrastructure upgrades across 37th district

By B. L. Murphy | Oct 1, 2025

State Senator Li Arellano Jr. (R-Dixon) has announced that state funding will be directed toward several major infrastructure projects in the 37th Legislative District.

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Freeport Athletics reports losses for girls’ teams against Guilford and Harlem

By D. I. Pruitt | Oct 1, 2025

Freeport Athletics posted updates on September 30 and October 1, detailing losses for several girls' sports teams at Freeport High School against Guilford and Harlem.

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Rep. Brad Fritts partners with Citizens Utility Board for utility bill clinic

By B. L. Murphy | Oct 1, 2025

State Representative Brad Fritts (R-Dixon) will host a Utility Bill Clinic in partnership with the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) on Wednesday, October 15th.

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Senator Chesney awards scholarship; local crash investigated; state spending rises under Pritzker

By A. G. Gregory | Oct 1, 2025

Senator Andrew Chesney recently visited Scales Mound High School to present a $500 scholarship to the school's Trap Team.

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Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 4% of Carroll County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By K. K. Bird | Sep 30, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 4% of students enrolled in Carroll County school districts identified as multiracial.

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691 Hispanic students enrolled in Stephenson County districts in 2023-24 school year

By K. K. Bird | Sep 30, 2025

In Stephenson County school districts, 691 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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McCombie calls for end to dangerous rhetoric after violence against ICE officials

By D. I. Pruitt | Sep 30, 2025

Today, Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie addressed recent incidents of violence against ICE officials in Illinois during a press conference.

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City of Rock Falls Committee of the Whole met Sept. 30

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 29, 2025

City of Rock Falls Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Sept. 30.

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City of Lanark Economic Development Committee met Sept. 29

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 29, 2025

City of Lanark Economic Development Committee met Monday, Sept. 29

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Illinois lawmakers debate budget shortfalls as governor orders spending cuts

By D. I. Pruitt | Sep 29, 2025

Governor J.B. Pritzker has issued Executive Order 2025-05, instructing state agencies to identify 4% across-the-board budget reserves in response to a shortfall in projected revenues for the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) budget.

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Enrollment Analysis: Hispanic students comprised 20.2% of Ogle County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By K. K. Bird | Sep 29, 2025

In Ogle County school districts, 1,666 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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247 Hispanic students enrolled in Lee County districts in 2023-24 school year

By K. K. Bird | Sep 28, 2025

In Lee County school districts, 247 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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City of Rochelle City Council met Aug. 25

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 28, 2025

City of Rochelle City Council met Monday, Aug. 25.

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City of Morrison City Council met Aug. 25

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 28, 2025

City of Morrison City Council met Monday, Aug. 25.

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City of Mt. Carroll City Council met Aug. 26

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 28, 2025

City of Mt. Carroll City Council met Tuesday, Aug. 26.

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City of Galena City Council met Aug. 25

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 28, 2025

City of Galena City Council met Monday, Aug. 25.

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City of Rock Falls Ordinance/License/Personnel/Safety Committee met Sept. 24

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 28, 2025

City of Rock Falls Ordinance/License/Personnel/Safety Committee met Wednesday, Sept. 24.

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City of Dixon Veterans Memorial Park Commission met Sept. 25

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 28, 2025

City of Dixon Veterans Memorial Park Commission met Thursday, Sept. 25.