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There is one inmate sentenced in Carroll County set to be released from jail in July.

How many inmates sentenced in Carroll County will be released during Q3?

The Illinois Department of Corrections is set to release three inmates who were sentenced to jail in Carroll County during the third quarter of 2025.

Did River Ridge Community Unit School District 210 students fail or pass their 2023-24 math tests?

In the 2023-24 school year, 55.8% of River Ridge Community Unit School District 210 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

2024: Sterling Community Unit School District 5 administrators rank 377th highest in state for average salary

Administrators in Sterling Community Unit School District 5 earn an average of $113,224 per year, ranking 377th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Meridian Community Unit School District 223 in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 27% of the students in Meridian Community Unit School District 223 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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

In the 2023-24 school year, 28.4% of the students in Ashton Franklin Center Community Unit School District 275 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Freeport ranks 76th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois during April

Freeport residents paid just under $1.3 million in sales taxes, ranking 76th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in April.

Erie Community Unit School District 1 administrators rank 358th highest in state for average salary in 2024

Administrators in Erie Community Unit School District 1 earn an average of $114,282 per year, ranking 358th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Did Eastland Community Unit School District 308 students fail or pass their 2023-24 math tests?

In the 2023-24 school year, 56.2% of Eastland Community Unit School District 308 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Stephenson County collects $242,810 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in April

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

1 gas station in cities throughout Jo Daviess County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending May 31

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Jo Daviess County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Jo Daviess County in week ending May 31?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Jo Daviess County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

State Sen. Chesney on proposed Amazon tax: 'Democrats want every Illinoisan to be on the hook'

Andrew Chesney, senator for Illinois' 45th State Senate District, has voiced concerns over a proposed bill that he claims would require residents across the state to financially support Chicago and suburban public transit systems through taxes on...

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Carroll County in week ending May 31

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Carroll County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Did Amboy Community Unit School District 272 students fail or pass their 2023-24 ELA tests?

In the 2023-24 school year, 56.4% of Amboy Community Unit School District 272 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Analysis: River Bend Community Unit School District 2 administrators rank 357th highest in state for average salary in 2024

Administrators in River Bend Community Unit School District 2 earn an average of $114,538 per year, ranking 357th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Lee Center Community Unit School District 271 in 2023-24 school year?