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Illinois House passes $55.2 billion budget with tax hikes

By NW Illinois News | May 31, 2025

Today, the Illinois House of Representatives passed a new state budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

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Illinois Senate approves delivery tax for Chicago transit bailout

By NW Illinois News | May 31, 2025

State Senator Li Arellano, Jr has expressed strong disapproval following the Senate's approval of House Bill 3438.

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Cheapest E15 gas in cities across Stephenson County in week ending May 24

By NW Illinois News | May 30, 2025

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Stephenson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E15 gas in cities in Lee County in week ending May 24?

By NW Illinois News | May 30, 2025

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Lee County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Did Dixon Unit School District 170 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year ELA tests?

By NW Illinois News | May 30, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 34.9% of the students in Dixon Unit School District 170 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Stephenson County in week ending May 24?

By NW Illinois News | May 30, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Stephenson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Ogle County Republicans chairman: 'Even Democrats are no longer buying the divisive and hateful rhetoric'

By NW Illinois News | May 30, 2025

Mike Koolidge, chairman of the Ogle County Republicans, said that Mayor Brandon Johnson is now under scrutiny for allegedly promoting race-based hiring practices.

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Ogle County had the cheapest diesel in week ending May 24

By NW Illinois News | May 30, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Ogle County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Did River Bend Community Unit School District 2 students fail or pass their 2023-24 ELA tests?

By NW Illinois News | May 30, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 60.9% of River Bend Community Unit School District 2 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Lee County in week ending May 24?

By NW Illinois News | May 30, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Lee County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Whiteside County responsible for 22nd-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during 2024

By NW Illinois News | May 30, 2025

Whiteside County residents paid approximately $9.3 million in sales taxes, the 22nd highest total paid per county in 2024.

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Lena Winslow Community Unit School District 202 administrators rank 130th highest in state for average salary in 2024

By NW Illinois News | May 30, 2025

Administrators in Lena Winslow Community Unit School District 202 earn an average of $135,636 per year, ranking 130th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Prosecutors seek over 12 years in prison for former Speaker Madigan

By NW Illinois News | May 30, 2025

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie has commented on the recent developments in the case of former Speaker Michael Madigan.

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Senator Arellano announces mobile office hours in Illinois' 37th Senate District

By NW Illinois News | May 30, 2025

State Senator Li Arellano, Jr is once again taking steps to ensure government accessibility by launching his Mobile Constituent Services program this June.

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Illinois House wraps up spring session with Memorial Day ceremony

By NW Illinois News | May 30, 2025

The final week of the Spring legislative session in the Illinois House is underway, with the scheduled adjournment set for May 31.

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McCombie's bill expands Fire Chief plate eligibility to include MABAS chiefs

By NW Illinois News | May 30, 2025

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie has successfully passed a measure aimed at expanding the eligibility for Fire Chief license plates.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Carroll County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending May 24

By NW Illinois News | May 30, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Carroll County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Stephenson County in week ending May 24

By NW Illinois News | May 29, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Stephenson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Analysis: Rochelle Township High School District 212 administrators rank 98th highest in state for average salary in 2024

By NW Illinois News | May 29, 2025

Administrators in Rochelle Township High School District 212 earn an average of $140,350 per year, ranking 98th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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37.5% of Polo Community Unit School District 222 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By NW Illinois News | May 29, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 37.5% of the students in Polo Community Unit School District 222 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.