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News from August 2018

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Report: Which Illinois communities saw the most structure fires in 2017?

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 27, 2018

Sublette Fire District and Scales Mound Fire District were among Illinois fire protection districts that reported responding to the most structure fire incidents per capita in 2017, according to the latest state report.

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LANARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: UTV/Golf Cart Ordinance to be in Effect Soon

By Press release submission | Aug 26, 2018

The Lanark City Council voted August 7th to pass an ordinance permitting the operation of certain “UTV’s” (Utility Task Vehicle, also known as a “side by side”) and Golf Carts on City streets, with some exceptions.

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How has spending changed at Forrestville Valley CUSD 221?

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 26, 2018

Forrestville Valley Community Unit School District 221 increased per-student spending 11.2 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of public schools data.

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How has spending changed at Freeport SD 145?

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 26, 2018

Freeport School District 145 decreased per-student spending 3.6 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of public schools data.

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Tampico reports 8 home sales so far this year

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 26, 2018

A home buyer who paid $115,001 to purchase a home on May 24 paid the top home sale price for Tampico in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

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Sterling donors gave $22,489.88 to candidates since last major state elections

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 26, 2018

Over the last four years, 35 individual donors living in Sterling gave $22,489.88 to political candidates, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of state campaign finance data.

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Rock Falls donors gave $17,486.71 to candidates since last major state elections

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 25, 2018

Over the last four years, 17 individual donors living in Rock Falls gave $17,486.71 to political candidates, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of state campaign finance data.

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CITY OF DIXON: Governor Signs Police Deflection Legislation: Safe Passage Leads the Way in Illinois

By Press release submission | Aug 25, 2018

Shortly after 10 a.m. yesterday morning, Governor Bruce Rauner signed SB 3023 into law. SB 3023, titled the Community Law-Enforcement for Deflection and Substance Abuse Treatment, is a historic bill aimed at combating the Opioid epidemic.

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FREEPORT AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Highland's Early Childhood Education coordinator featured in national magazine

By Press release submission | Aug 25, 2018

Melissa Johnson, coordinator for Early Childhood Education at Highland Community College, is featured in the July/August Exchange magazine for her designation as an Exchange Leader.

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FREEPORT AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Adam Breedlove of Edward Jones Receives CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (TM) Certification

By Press release submission | Aug 25, 2018

Adam Breedlove of the financial services firm Edward Jones in Freeport, IL has been authorized by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board) to use the certification mark CFP®.

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CITY OF DIXON: 2018 Water Meter Replacement Project

By Press release submission | Aug 25, 2018

The City of Dixon is replacing all residential and commercial water meters with Sensus iPERL water meters.

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Morrison reports 37 home sales so far this year

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 25, 2018

A home buyer who paid $249,900 to purchase a home on March 2 paid the top home sale price for Morrison in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

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Rochelle donors gave $10,945.18 to candidates since last major state elections

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 24, 2018

Over the last four years, 22 individual donors living in Rochelle gave $10,945.18 to political candidates, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of state campaign finance data.

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Michael D. Kerns and Amy C. Krens acquire 106 N Grove St., Creston

By NW Illinois News | Aug 24, 2018

The home at 106 N Grove St., Creston was sold on Aug. 24, 2018 by Natkalie L Winebaugh for $96,000. The buyers were Michael D. Kerns and Amy C. Krens.

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Como reports 7 home sales so far this year

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 24, 2018

A home buyer who paid $210,000 to purchase a home on June 13 paid the top home sale price for Como in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

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Mark and Vicky McDonnell purchase 1002 Autumnwolf Drive, Davis Junction

By NW Illinois News | Aug 23, 2018

The property at 1002 Autumnwolf Drive, Davis Junction was sold on Aug. 23, 2018 by Petry Home Builders LLC for $205,000. The buyers were Mark and Vicky McDonnell.

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Polo donors gave $11,505 to candidates since last major state elections

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 23, 2018

Over the last four years, 12 individual donors living in Polo gave $11,505 to political candidates, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of state campaign finance data.

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Albany reports 11 home sales so far this year

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 23, 2018

A home buyer who paid $350,000 to purchase a home on May 2 paid the top home sale price for Albany in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

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Erie reports 16 home sales so far this year

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 22, 2018

A home buyer who paid $330,000 to purchase a home on March 6 paid the top home sale price for Erie in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

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Oregon donors gave $11,551.25 to candidates since last major state elections

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 22, 2018

Over the last four years, 18 individual donors living in Oregon gave $11,551.25 to political candidates, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of state campaign finance data.