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Warren Elementary named Blue Ribbon School; McCombie to honor achievement in Springfield

By B. L. Murphy | Oct 14, 2025

Warren Elementary School has been recognized as a Blue Ribbon School, an honor that highlights its achievements in education.

City of Galena City Council met Oct. 14

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 14, 2025

City of Galena City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 14.

Chesney calls for ethics reform as former Speaker Madigan begins prison sentence

By A. G. Gregory | Oct 14, 2025

Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan reported to prison on October 13, following his conviction earlier this year on charges including bribery, wire fraud, conspiracy, and other corruption offenses related to a scheme involving Commonwealth...

Illinois General Assembly begins Veto Session amid debates over taxes, budget deficit

By A. G. Gregory | Oct 14, 2025

The Illinois General Assembly has reconvened in Springfield following its summer break for the annual Veto Session.

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Which former Northwest Illinois area high school athletes will be active on Friday, Oct. 17?

By R. R. Burrell | Oct 14, 2025

On Friday, Oct. 17, these former Northwest Illinois area high school stars will be competing.

$313,741 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in August for Whiteside County

By B. M. Rodriguez | Oct 14, 2025

In August, Whiteside County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Tony McCombie thanks U.S. Navy on its 250th anniversary

By B. L. Murphy | Oct 13, 2025

Today marks the 250th anniversary of the United States Navy.

Lee County residents paid 28th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during August

By M. M. Winkler | Oct 13, 2025

Lee County residents paid $787,105 in sales taxes, the 28th highest total paid per county in August.

McCombie responds as former Speaker Madigan begins prison term for corruption

By D. I. Pruitt | Oct 13, 2025

Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan began serving a 7.5-year federal prison sentence today after being convicted on bribery and racketeering charges.

Carroll County ranks 83rd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during August

By M. M. Winkler | Oct 13, 2025

Carroll County residents paid $116,093 in sales taxes, ranking 83rd in total sales taxes paid per county in August.

$363,955 in County School Facility Tax collected in August for Jo Daviess County

By B. M. Rodriguez | Oct 12, 2025

In August, Jo Daviess County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Illinois celebrates National Farmer’s Day recognizing vital role of agriculture

By D. I. Pruitt | Oct 12, 2025

Today marks National Farmer’s Day, a day dedicated to recognizing the efforts of farmers and their contributions to families, the economy, and communities.

City of Fulton City Council will meet October 13

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 12, 2025

City of Fulton City Council will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, October 13

Weekly recap of Carroll County home sales during week ending Oct. 4

By C. G. Rojas | Oct 11, 2025

There was one reported residential sale in Carroll County in the week ending Oct. 4, according to BlockShopper.com.

Jo Daviess County responsible for 40th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during August

By M. M. Winkler | Oct 11, 2025

Jo Daviess County residents paid $560,344 in sales taxes, the 40th highest total paid per county in August.

City of Rochelle City Council met Sept. 8

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 11, 2025

City of Rochelle City Council met Monday, Sept. 8.

Week ending Oct. 4: Whiteside County home sales

By C. G. Rojas | Oct 11, 2025

There were 22 reported residential sales in Whiteside County in the week ending Oct. 4, according to BlockShopper.com.

Carroll County collects $39,381 in Countywide Sales Tax in August

By B. M. Rodriguez | Oct 11, 2025

In August, Carroll County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Freeport ranks 69th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois during August

By M. N. Mattson | Oct 11, 2025

Freeport residents paid approximately $1.4 million in sales taxes, ranking 69th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in August.

City of Galena City Council met Sept. 8