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11.9% of Rochelle Community Consolidated School District 231 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2021-22 school year

By NW Illinois News | Feb 29, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 11.9% of Rochelle Community Consolidated School District 231 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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McCombie Chooses Saporito’s Pizza for First Business Highlight

By NW Illinois News | Feb 29, 2024

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie chose Saporito’s Pizza as the first business to be highlighted in her program aimed at promoting the local business community in northwest Illinois. Presenting the restaurant with a certificate of recognition, McCombie described Saporito’s as a place where one can "taste Italy in downtown Lena," offering homemade pizzas, pastas, and signature dishes.In her own words, McCombie expressed her satisfaction with the choice, stating, "This is a great local spot with a fantastic menu and even better service—I am pleased that folks around the...

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Stephenson County in 2021

By NW Illinois News | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Stephenson County received $25.3 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much in taxpayer-funded subsidies did farmers in DeKalb County receive in 2021?

By NW Illinois News | Feb 28, 2024

Farms in DeKalb County received $13,743,400 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Pearl Pavilion: 1-star nursing home in Stephenson County

By NW Illinois News | Feb 28, 2024

Owned by four stakeholders, Pearl Pavilion had an overall rating of one in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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12.3% of Freeport School District 145 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2021-22 school year

By NW Illinois News | Feb 28, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 12.3% of Freeport School District 145 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Truancy among Whiteside County districts students fell in 2021-22 school year compared to previous school year

By NW Illinois News | Feb 28, 2024

Truancy is a persistent issue in many schools across the United States, with some students regularly skipping classes and falling behind in their studies.

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Prairie State taxes: Ogle County residents rank 65th in total sales taxes paid for November 2023

By NW Illinois News | Feb 28, 2024

Ogle County residents paid $214,819 in sales taxes, ranking 65th in total sales taxes paid per county in November 2023.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Lee County in week ending Feb. 24

By NW Illinois News | Feb 28, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Lee County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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How did Central City of Rock Falls: Precinct Coloma 8 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By NW Illinois News | Feb 28, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a NW Illinois News analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 469 voters in Central City of Rock Falls: Precinct Coloma 8 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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In the 2021-22 school year, 57% of Warren Community Unit School District 205 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR

By NW Illinois News | Feb 28, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 57% of Warren Community Unit School District 205 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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2nd largest nursing home in Stephenson County as of Q4 2023

By NW Illinois News | Feb 28, 2024

Ascension Saint Joseph Village, the second largest nursing home in Stephenson County, aided an average of 94.5 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Whiteside County in January compared to previous month

By NW Illinois News | Feb 28, 2024

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

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Ogle County in week ending Feb. 24

By NW Illinois News | Feb 28, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Ogle County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Carroll County farmers in 2021 reached $8,485,629

By NW Illinois News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms in Carroll County received $8,485,629 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Carroll County in week ending Feb. 24?

By NW Illinois News | Feb 27, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Carroll County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where was the cheapest place to fill up on regular gas in cities in Whiteside County in week ending Feb. 24?

By NW Illinois News | Feb 27, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Whiteside County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Truancy in Lee County districts decreased in 2021-22 school year

By NW Illinois News | Feb 27, 2024

Truancy is a persistent issue in many schools across the United States, with some students regularly skipping classes and falling behind in their studies.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Stephenson County in week ending Feb. 24?

By NW Illinois News | Feb 27, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Stephenson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Stephenson County in January compared to previous month

By NW Illinois News | Feb 27, 2024

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Stephenson County in January compared to the previous month.