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ILA: Hutchinson amendment threatens people's right to safety

By NW Illinois News | Jan 31, 2017

If an amendment recently introduced in Springfield by state Sen. Toi Hutchinson (D-Chicago Heights) passes muster, Illinois dwellers could face what the NRA’s Institute for Legislative Action (ILA) considers taxation of citizens’ Second Amendment rights.

Ogle County Finance Committee reviews insurance program

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 31, 2017

The Ogle County Finance Committee met Jan. 10 to review the insurance program.

Ogle County Executive Committee reviews county by-laws

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 31, 2017

The Ogle County Executive Committee met Jan. 10 to review the county by-laws.

Galena Grant Park Committee reviews long term projects

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 31, 2017

The city of Galena Grant Park Committee met Jan. 20th to review long term projects.

Galena City Council approves server backup contract

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 31, 2017

The Galena City Council met Jan. 23 met to approve a computer server backup contract.

State responds to over 140 child trafficking charges in 2016

By NW Illinois News | Jan 30, 2017

The United States is considered one of the top destination points for child trafficking with cases reported in all 50 states, including 143 investigated calls to the hotline for allegations of human trafficking in 2016 by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).

Protests greet Madigan's controversial re-election as House speaker

By NW Illinois News | Jan 30, 2017

In one of the first votes by the newly sworn-in Illinois House, long-serving House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) was re-elected to a 17th term in that seat.

New House GOP Conference chair says voters have mandated reform

By NW Illinois News | Jan 30, 2017

GOP legislators in Springfield received their marching orders in November's general election to keep pushing for reform, the newly named House Republican Conference chairman said during a recent interview.

Elizabeth Board of Trustees approves 2017 meeting dates

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 29, 2017

The village of Elizabeth Board of Trustees met Dec. 21 to approve 2017 meeting dates.

Galena park committee members discuss inspirational items

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 29, 2017

The city of Galena Grant Park Committee met Jan. 20th to discuss inspirational items.

Freeport Airport Commission reviews 2017 budget

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 29, 2017

The city of Freeport Airport Commission met Jan. 17 to review the 2017 budget.

Ogle County Board fills vacancies

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 29, 2017

The Ogle County Board met Jan. 17 to fill vacancies.

Lanark City Council opens dump truck bids

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 29, 2017

The Lanark City Council met Jan. 17 to open dump truck bids.

Freeport City Council reviews financial reports

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 29, 2017

The Freeport City Council met Jan 17 to review financial reports.

Byron City Council reviews committee reports

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 29, 2017

The Byron City Council met Jan. 18 to review committee reports.

Jo Daviess County courts committee updates capital improvement plan

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 29, 2017

The Jo Daviess County Law Enforcement & Courts Committee met Jan. 17 to update the capital improvement plan.

Some AFSCME members disapprove of union's negotiating tactics

By NW Illinois News | Jan 27, 2017

Not all Illinois public employees who are members of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) are gung-ho and in lockstep with the government-worker union's negotiating tactics.

Dropping home values, high property taxes push Illinois toward financial cliff, analyst says

By NW Illinois News | Jan 27, 2017

Illinois residents burdened with falling home values and high property taxes are headed toward a cliff if Springfield doesn't do something soon to pull the state back from the precipice, a financial analyst said.