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Amboy Community Unified School District 272 Board met November 13.

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 16, 2018

Amboy Community Unified School District 272 Board met Tuesday, Nov. 13.

Freeport School District 145 Board met November 6.

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 16, 2018

Freeport School District 145 Board met Tuesday, Nov. 6.

Forrestville Valley Community Unit School District 221 Board met November 14.

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 16, 2018

Forrestville Valley Community Unit School District 221 Board met Wednesday, Nov. 14.

Dittmar calls for GOP unity

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 16, 2018

Jo Daviess County Republican Chairman Michael Dittmar longs for the day when party voters will become more practical.

How much revenue has Dakota CUSD 201 received from state taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 16, 2018

The subsidy Dakota Community Unit School District 201 received through state taxes decreased 29.3 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of public schools data.

State Senate race: Republican McConchie wins voter tally in Warren Township

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 16, 2018

Dan McConchie led Democrat Tom Georges in votes cast in Warren Township for the District 26 state Senate race, according to the latest vote count.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois gets below-average marks on financial transparency

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Illinois received a score of 72 on making key financial information accessible and understandable to the public, according to a new report from Truth in Accounting (TIA), a Chicago-based policy institute.

CGH MEDICAL CENTER: Troubling trend: A growing number of kids aren't getting timely vaccines

By Press release submission | Nov 15, 2018

There's good—and not-so-good—news when it comes to childhood vaccines in the U.S., according to a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report.

CGH MEDICAL CENTER: Nearly 800 supplements had unapproved ingredients from 2007 to 2016

By Press release submission | Nov 15, 2018

Almost 800 dietary supplements sold in the U.S. from 2007 through 2016 had unapproved and potentially unsafe ingredients, a new study shows.

CGH MEDICAL CENTER: FDA approves first self-fitting hearing aid

By Press release submission | Nov 15, 2018

More and more, it’s a DIY world—and soon, that could apply to hearing aids too.

CITY OF GALENA: Galena River Trail & Gateway Park Closed During Deer Hunting Season

By Press release submission | Nov 15, 2018

For the safety of all, the Galena River Trail and Galena Gateway Park (9300 Powder House Hill Road) will be closed during the upcoming deer hunting season.

CITY OF DIXON: Water Meter Replacement Project

By Press release submission | Nov 15, 2018

The United Meter Inc. installers are still working in the southwest quadrant of the city.

CITY OF EAST DUBUQUE: CodeRed Emergency Alert System

By Press release submission | Nov 15, 2018

If you would be interested in receiving calls when there are water breaks or any other emergencies in the city please sign up at www.jodaviess.org

CITY OF EAST DUBUQUE: Automatic Payments for Utility Bills

By Press release submission | Nov 15, 2018

We are now offering automatic payments for your utility bills.

AMERICAN LEGION: National commander honors service and sacrifice in visit to Arlington

By Press release submission | Nov 15, 2018

American Legion National Commander Brett Reistad attended a Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11 at Arlington National Cemetery’s amphitheater, where Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert Wilkie delivered the keynote address.

AMERICAN LEGION: Legion Baseball prepared Melvin and Snitker for success

By Press release submission | Nov 15, 2018

Two former American Legion Baseball players, Bob Melvin and Brian Snitker, were named the Baseball Writers' Association of America's Managers of the Year Award on Tuesday.

Ogle County referendums: 1 yes, 1 no

By Danielle Pacey | Nov 15, 2018

Ogle County said "yes" to one referendum and rejected another on Nov. 6.

How much revenue has West Carroll CUSD 314 received from state taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 15, 2018

The subsidy West Carroll Community Unit School District 314 received through state taxes decreased 45 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of public schools data.