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The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Lee County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

H-1B Insights: Employers classified under Health Care and Social Assistance industry file 11 petitions in NW Illinois News publication area throughout 2024

Employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry based in the NW Illinois News publication area submitted 11 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Rochelle Community Consolidated School District 231 enrollment in 2023-24 school year

Enrollment at Rochelle Community Consolidated School District 231 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Which former NW Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, Feb. 26?

This former NW Illinois News area high school standout will be in action on Wednesday, Feb. 26.

Lee County taxpayers give $70,868 in County Sales Tax in November 2024

In November 2024, Lee County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

How many lawyers in good standing were practicing law in cities within Whiteside County as of January?

Cities within Whiteside County recorded 39 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of January.

Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities within Jo Daviess County in Q4 2024 compared to the previous quarter

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities within Jo Daviess County in the fourth quarter of 2024 remained the same in comparison to the previous quarter.

2023-24 school year sees 2,386 students enrolled at Dixon Unit School District 170

Enrollment at Dixon Unit School District 170 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Carroll County in week ending Feb. 15?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Carroll County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Stephenson County in week ending Feb. 15?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Stephenson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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NW Illinois News area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the NW Illinois News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

City Of Rock Falls Finance/Insurance/Investment Committee will meet February 25

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Feb 22, 2025

City Of Rock Falls Finance/Insurance/Investment Committee will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. February 25

City of Byron City Council met Jan. 22

City of Byron City Council met Wednesday, Jan. 22

City of Dixon City Council met Jan. 21

City of Dixon City Council met Tuesday, Jan. 21

City of Lanark City Council met Jan. 21

City of Lanark City Council met Tuesday, Jan. 21

City of Rock Falls City Council met Jan. 21

City of Rock Falls City Council met Tuesday, Jan. 21

City of Polo City Council met Jan. 20

City of Polo City Council met Monday, Jan. 20

City of East Dubuque City Council met Jan. 20

City of East Dubuque City Council met Monday, Jan. 20

Governor Pritzker proposes record-breaking budget amid criticism