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Teacher retention rate in Ogle County around 88.2% per year

By B. V. Lomeli | Nov 2, 2025

With an average salary of $65,420, 88.2% of teachers remain on their positions in Ogle County schools, according to the 2024 three-year average.

City of Mt. Carroll City Council met Oct. 28

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 2, 2025

City of Mt. Carroll City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 28.

City of Dixon Veterans Memorial Park Commission met Oct. 29

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 2, 2025

City of Dixon Veterans Memorial Park Commission met Wednesday, Oct. 29.

City of Polo City Council met Oct. 6

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 1, 2025

City of Polo City Council met Monday, Oct. 6.

City of Morrison City Council met Oct. 14

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 1, 2025

City of Morrison City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 14.

City of Dixon City Council met Oct. 6

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 1, 2025

City of Dixon City Council met Monday, Oct. 6.

City of Byron City Council met Oct. 1

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 1, 2025

City of Byron City Council met Wednesday, Oct. 1.

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Which ex-high school standouts from Northwest Illinois area will play on Tuesday, Nov. 4?

By R. R. Burrell | Nov 1, 2025

This former Northwest Illinois high school star set for games on Tuesday, Nov. 4.

Transit bailout bill draws criticism for last-minute push and tax increases

By B. L. Murphy | Oct 31, 2025

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie took part in a debate over a public transit bailout bill during the final day of the legislative veto session.

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Who are the ex-high school stars from Northwest Illinois area competing on Monday, Nov. 3?

By R. R. Burrell | Oct 31, 2025

This ex-Northwest Illinois area high school standout will participate in competitions on Monday, Nov. 3.

McCombie opposes proposed $1.9 billion tax increase for Illinois public transit

By A. G. Gregory | Oct 29, 2025

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie voiced her opposition to a proposed $1.9 billion tax increase intended to support public transit in the state.