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Enrollment numbers in Carroll County schools fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Governor Pritzker's support for bills to alter township government draws criticism

Township government in Illinois has been lauded for its localized, efficient approach to addressing community needs, ranging from school quality to road maintenance.

Ethics reform proposed by Illinois House Republicans to tackle government corruption

House Republicans in Illinois have proposed a package for ethics reform, aiming to address corruption within the state government.

House minority leader criticizes new crypto regulation bill in Illinois

After Governor JB Pritzker's Administration voiced strong support for a legislative measure during a session of the Illinois House Financial Institutions Committee aimed at potentially regulating and ultimately ending the cryptocurrency industry...

Illinois House passes measure to prohibit co-pays for sexual assault exams

Today in the Illinois House, a measure was passed to prohibit co-pays for sexual assault exams.

Fritts criticizes Pritzker administration over agency issues

State Representative Brad Fritts (R-Dixon) addressed the press alongside other House Republicans to discuss ongoing agency mismanagement that has led to an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice.

Jo Daviess County enrollment in 2023-24 school year

Enrollment numbers in Jo Daviess County schools rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Jo Daviess County taxpayers give $297,893 in County School Facility Tax in January

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

Ogle County collects $125,770 in Countywide Sales Tax in January

In January, Ogle County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Lee County ranks 59th in Illinois for highest government transfer income per capita in 2022

In 2022, residents of Lee County received an average of $12,225 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 44th lowest in Illinois.

Week ending March 23: No new registered sex offenders living in Jo Daviess County

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there are no new registered sex offenders living in Jo Daviess County as of the week ending March 23.

Senator Chesney addresses agriculture and trafficking as legislative session progresses

With the spring legislative session underway, the Senate Agriculture Committee in Illinois is actively examining legislation that could impact the state's farming and agribusiness sectors.

McCombie backs Drug Take Back Day to combat medication misuse

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie is endorsing a local Drug Take Back Day scheduled for April 26th.

Apr 7 community updates from State Representative Bradley J. Fritts

State Representative Bradley J. Fritts has resumed legislative activities in Springfield following a short break after a busy committee deadline week.

Cities in Whiteside County recorded unchanged number of lawyers practicing law in February

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Whiteside County in February remained the same in comparison to the previous month.

No new registered sex offenders living in Carroll County in week ending March 23

There are no new registered sex offenders living in Carroll County in the week ending March 23, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.

Q4 2024 Parolee Recap: Who was paroled in Lee County?

There was one offender living in Lee County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by NW Illinois News.

Lee County schools welcomed 3,719 students in 2023-24 school year

Enrollment numbers in Lee County schools fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Lee County residents pay $172,469 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in January

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

Nominations open for the Illinois 20 Under 40 Award for young farmers