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Ogle County’s Transfer Dependency in 2022 vs 1970: Shocking analysis

By NW Illinois News | Aug 15, 2025

In 2022, government transfers contributed 19.7% of income in Ogle County. How does this compare to historical figures?

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FOIA request sent to Whiteside County Sheriff's Office regarding job applications on August 14, 2025

By NW Illinois News | Aug 14, 2025

FOIA Request to Whiteside County Sheriff's Office regarding the number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Jo Daviess County Sheriff's Office regarding job applications on August 14, 2025

By NW Illinois News | Aug 14, 2025

FOIA Request to Jo Daviess County Sheriff's Office regarding the number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Lee County Sheriff's Department regarding job applications on August 14, 2025

By NW Illinois News | Aug 14, 2025

FOIA Request to Lee County Sheriff's Department regarding the number of job applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.

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Chesney criticizes governor over redistricting while highlighting new wildlife laws

By NW Illinois News | Aug 13, 2025

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has come under criticism for his actions regarding redistricting and support for Texas Democratic lawmakers currently in Illinois.

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Rep. Brad Fritts invites public to final summer town hall in Steward

By NW Illinois News | Aug 13, 2025

Illinois State Representative Brad Fritts has announced the final event of his 2025 Summer Tour, inviting constituents to a town hall on Monday, August 18, at the Ogle-Lee Fire Protection District in Steward.

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Arellano returns from NCSL conference with focus on affordability and energy

By NW Illinois News | Aug 12, 2025

Illinois State Senator Li Arellano Jr. attended the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) in Boston this month, where he met with lawmakers from across the country to discuss solutions to challenges facing their communities.

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Madigan ordered to report to prison by October 13 following conviction

By NW Illinois News | Aug 12, 2025

The former Speaker of the Illinois House, Michael J. Madigan, has been ordered to report to prison by October 13, 2025.

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Illinois enacts law to support young farmers with new farmland transition commission

By NW Illinois News | Aug 12, 2025

Legislation co-sponsored by State Senator Li Arellano Jr. aimed at supporting young farmers in Illinois has become law.

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Chesney calls for repeal of TRUST Act and SAFE-T Act after fatal crash

By NW Illinois News | Aug 12, 2025

State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) held a press conference at the Stephenson County Courthouse on Tuesday, joined by State Representatives Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) and John Cabello (R-Machesney Park), to call for the repeal of Illinois’...

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Audit finds persistent problems at Illinois DCFS after latest review

By NW Illinois News | Aug 12, 2025

A recent audit from the Illinois Auditor General has found that the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) continues to face longstanding problems.

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Illinois Republicans call for reforms after audit faults DCFS management

By NW Illinois News | Aug 11, 2025

House Republicans are calling for action following an audit that identified significant failures and ongoing mismanagement at the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).

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Pritzker faces criticism over stance on gerrymandering amid Texas redistricting dispute

By NW Illinois News | Aug 11, 2025

Governor JB Pritzker has recently welcomed Texas House Democrats to Illinois after they left their state to prevent a quorum on a redistricting vote.

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Senator Li Arellano Jr. encourages participation at upcoming fairs across Illinois’ 37th District

By NW Illinois News | Aug 11, 2025

As the fair season continues, Illinois State Senator Li Arellano Jr. is encouraging residents of the 37th District to participate in local fairs and festivals.

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Rep. Brad Fritts announces final summer tour dates and outreach activities

By NW Illinois News | Aug 11, 2025

State Representative Bradley J. Fritts has announced the final two events of his 2025 Summer Tour, scheduled for August 18 and August 21.

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McCombie criticizes Pritzker on redistricting amid calls for fairer legislative maps

By NW Illinois News | Aug 9, 2025

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie discussed Governor JB Pritzker’s approach to redistricting in a recent interview with WQAD.

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Senator Chesney’s staff schedules traveling office hours across northwest Illinois

By NW Illinois News | Aug 7, 2025

State Senator Andrew Chesney’s constituent services staff will hold Traveling Office Hours in several communities throughout the 45th District in the coming weeks.

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Pritzker faces criticism over partisan redistricting process in Illinois

By NW Illinois News | Aug 7, 2025

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has come under criticism for his handling of the state’s redistricting process, with opponents accusing him of failing to keep promises about independent mapmaking.

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Rep. Fritts announces joint IPASS and ICASH event for Mendota residents

By NW Illinois News | Aug 7, 2025

Rep. Brad Fritts will host a joint IPASS and ICASH event on August 19 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Graves Hume Public Library in Mendota.

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Legislation sponsored by Sen. Chesney targets chronic wasting disease among Illinois deer

By NW Illinois News | Aug 6, 2025

Two new laws aimed at controlling the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Illinois’ deer population were signed by the Governor on August 1.