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The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Jo Daviess County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 company in a city within Lee County received one inspection in Q1

There was one company in a city associated with Lee County that received an FDA inspection in the first quarter of 2025, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

Test expectations: How many Morrison Community Unit School District 6 students failed to meet math IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 66.9% of Morrison Community Unit School District 6 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

How many lawyers were granted admission to practice law in cities within Ogle County in Q1?

Cities within Ogle County recorded 20 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of the first quarter of 2025.

23.5% of income in Lee County came from government transfers in 2022, ranking it 48th in Illinois

In 2022, government transfers made up 23.5% of income in Lee County—ranking it 48th least dependent among Illinois counties.

1 gas station in cities throughout Carroll County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending May 10

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Carroll County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Carroll County in week ending May 10?

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Carroll County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

How many H-1B petitions made by employers in NW Illinois News publication area were approved during 2024?

In 2024, 95% of H-1B petitions filed by employers in the NW Illinois News publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in Stephenson County in week ending May 10?

The lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Stephenson County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

How many lawyers had active law licenses in cities within Carroll County as of April?

There were six lawyers with active licenses to practice law in cities within Carroll County as of April.

Test expectations: How many Sterling Community Unit School District 5 students failed to meet ELA IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 67% of Sterling Community Unit School District 5 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Ogle County in week ending May 10?

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Ogle County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Ashton Franklin Center Community Unit School District 275 in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 41.3% of the students in Ashton Franklin Center Community Unit School District 275 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Illinoisans gather for IGOLD rally; Pritzker’s tax hikes spark debate

Illinoisans recently gathered at the State Capitol for Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day (IGOLD), an event organized by the Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) to advocate for Second Amendment rights.

Illinois spring session ends soon amid tax hike debates

As the 2025 Spring Session nears its scheduled May 31 adjournment, Illinois residents are closely monitoring developments.

Lee County: Social Security made up 8.9% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 8.9% of income in Lee County, providing an average of $4,643 per capita to residents.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Whiteside County in week ending May 10

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Whiteside County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Chadwick-Milledgeville Community Unit School District 399: How many students met or exceeded expectations in Math in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 41.9% of the students in Chadwick-Milledgeville Community Unit School District 399 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

State Sen. Arellano: 'We must pass stronger ethics and anti-corruption laws in Illinois'

Li Arellano, Illinois State Senate District 37 Senator, has commented on the arrest of retired Rock Island County court services administrative assistant Leisa Streeter.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Lee County in week ending May 10?