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Dakota home prices rise in the third quarter of 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in the third quarter of 2017 in Dakota rose by $16,000 while total sales increased by 100%.

Paw Paw home prices rise in the third quarter of 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in the third quarter of 2017 in Paw Paw rose by $26,750 while total sales decreased by 14.3%.

Senate hopeful says reforms must come before taxes

By Carrie Bradon | Oct 13, 2017

Liandro Arellano might be only a candidate for the 45th Senate District, but he has been standing up for taxpayers for a long time.

Rock City FPD responds to 14 fires in 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 11, 2017

Rock City Fire Protection District responded to 15 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the NW Illinois News.

NW Illinois News Athletes in Action, Football: Oct. 8 - Oct. 14

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 11, 2017

Athletes in Action tracks players with ties to communities within the NW Illinois News coverage area as they compete at the collegiate level. The following football players will compete during the week of Oct. 8 to Oct. 14.

Mussman's 2016 opponent returns with greater call for change

By Angela Underwood | Oct 10, 2017

Jillian Bernas believes in family.

Dixon mayor, Senate hopeful sees politicians failing Illinois

By Carrie Bradon | Oct 10, 2017

Dixon Mayor Liandro Arellano says Illinois politicians aren't representing the concerns of their constituents.

Prophetstown FPD responds to 41 fires in 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 10, 2017

Prophetstown Fire Protection District responded to 53 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the Rock Island Today.

Lena FPD responds to two fires in 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 10, 2017

Lena Fire Protection District responded to three calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the NW Illinois News.

Tell us what you think

By LGIS News Service | Oct 9, 2017

We want to hear from you. Send your original opinion pieces to news@nwillinoisnews.com.

Freeport's McShane has 56 rushing yards in Western Ill. Leathernecks football win

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 9, 2017

Freeport graduate Steve McShane had 56 rushing yards, one touchdown run, 13 rush attempts, 30 receiving yards, three receptions, 13 kickoff return yards and 44 punt return yards in Western Ill. Leathernecks football's 38-29 win Oct. 7 over the UNI Panther

Fulton FPD responds to 22 fires in 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 9, 2017

Fulton Fire Protection District responded to 44 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the Rock Island Today.

Freeport FD responds to 89 fires in 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 9, 2017

Freeport Fire Department responded to 332 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the NW Illinois News.

Davis FPD responds to 15 fires in 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 8, 2017

Davis Fire Protection District responded to 19 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the NW Illinois News.

Erie FPD responds to nine fires in 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 8, 2017

Erie Fire Protection District responded to 10 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the Rock Island Today.

Davis Junction home prices rise in the third quarter of 2017

By NW Illinois News | Oct 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in the third quarter of 2017 in Davis Junction rose by $11,000 while total sales decreased by 60%.

Savanna home prices fall in September 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in September 2017 in Savanna fell by $45,500 while total sales decreased by 16.7%.

How did Tom Demmer spend campaign funds in the third quarter?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 7, 2017

Republican Tom Demmer's election campaign committee, Team Demmer, spent $4,258 in the third quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).