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Oregon, Byron and Sterling top the list in Northwest Illinois with the highest spending per capita in 2017, Illinois State Comptroller financial reports show.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Nybo speaks out against bipartisan Marketplace Fairness Act measure

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Going against some of his GOP peers, Sen. Chris Nybo (R-Lombard) spoke up against bipartisan-sponsored legislation.

Top 2 South Paw Paw home sales for 2017

A home buyer who paid $120,000 to purchase a home on June 13 paid the top home sale price for South Paw Paw in 2017.

Top 2 Rock City home sales for 2017

A home buyer who paid $100,000 to purchase a home on Aug. 15 paid the top home sale price for Rock City in 2017.

Betty Ferrari sells 902 N. 10th St., Rochelle

By NW Illinois News | Apr 20, 2018

On April 20, 2018, Betty Ferrari sold their home at 902 N. 10th St., Rochelle to Katherine Leiggh Mudd and Jennifer Leann Fife for $114,000.

Report: 66.5% of Rochelle Firefighters Pension Fund is funded

With the amount it's obligated to pay pensioners outpacing the funds it has on hand, 66.5 percent of the Rochelle Firefighters Pension Fund fund is funded, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Robert J. McGarry III sells 1850 N. Southfield Lane, Byron

By NW Illinois News | Apr 20, 2018

On April 20, 2018, Michael Vajgrt purchased a home at 1850 N. Southfield Lane, Byron from Robert J. McGarry III for $136,000.

Analysis: Rock Falls firefighters pension fund saw 46% shortfall in city contribution in 2016

By LGIS Newsfeed | Apr 19, 2018

Of the 651 fire and police pension funds in Illinois, more than 400 were underfunded by cities in 2016, including 10 funds serving cities in NW Illinois.

2017 home sales: Sublette price history

Historical home sales data show whether price appreciation has outpaced inflation and tax rates. BlockShopper.com has calculated cities' median sales prices for the past 10 years, adjusting for inflation.

Report: 52.8% of Freeport Police Pension Fund is funded

With the amount it's obligated to pay pensioners outpacing the funds it has on hand, 52.8 percent of the Freeport Police Pension Fund fund is funded, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

2 offenders paroled in zip code 61078 in October

Two offenders released on parole in October live in Illinois zip code 61078, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by NW Illinois News.

2017 home sales: South Paw Paw price history

Historical home sales data show whether price appreciation has outpaced inflation and tax rates. BlockShopper.com has calculated cities' median sales prices for the past 10 years, adjusting for inflation.

Public employee tally: Bottom 100 townships in Illinois

Freeport employ the fewest government workers per capita among townships in Illinois, according to 2017 Illinois State Comptroller financial reports.

From Prairie State Wire

GOP Senators say enough is enough with graduated income tax proposal

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Seven Republicans took the podium at an impromptu press conference to reject yet another Democrat imposed tax hike.

2017 home sales: Harmon price history

Historical home sales data show whether price appreciation has outpaced inflation and tax rates. BlockShopper.com has calculated cities' median sales prices for the past 10 years, adjusting for inflation.

2017 home sales: Compton price history

Historical home sales data show whether price appreciation has outpaced inflation and tax rates. BlockShopper.com has calculated cities' median sales prices for the past 10 years, adjusting for inflation.

21 offenders paroled in zip code 61081 in October

Twenty one offenders released on parole in October live in Illinois zip code 61081, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by NW Illinois News.

Report: 74.4% of Freeport Firefighters Pension Fund is funded