NW Illinois News

CITY OF LACON: Refuse & Recycling Collection Delayed until Thursday

By Press release submission | Nov 29, 2018

Moring Disposal is reporting that they are 1 day behind schedule due to road conditions on Monday.

CITY OF DIXON: City Plows Continue Work

By Press release submission | Nov 29, 2018

The Dixon Public Works Department has once again done an incredible job of clearing major thorough ways and getting our side streets passable.

CITY OF DIXON: Reminder Citizens of Dixon of the Ordinance for Even/Odd Parking Rules for Snow Removal

By Press release submission | Nov 29, 2018

The Dixon Police Department would like to remind the citizens of Dixon of the ordinance for Even/Odd Parking Rules for Snow Removal.

AMERICAN LEGION: Legion Family lends helping hands after deadly wildfire

By Press release submission | Nov 29, 2018

Even after losing their own homes in the Camp Fire that destroyed much of Paradise, Calif., earlier this month, a group of veterans and Sons of The American Legion members are working to provide other veterans left homeless from the fire a glimmer of hope.

AMERICAN LEGION: Holiday Donor Blood Drive underway

By Press release submission | Nov 29, 2018

The annual American Legion Holiday Donor Blood Drive is underway.

State Senate race: Republican Rezin wins voter tally in Florence Township Precinct 1

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 29, 2018

Sue Rezin led Democrat Heidi Henry in votes cast in Florence Township Precinct 1 for the District 38 state Senate race, according to the latest vote count.

State House race: Republican Olsen wins voter tally in York Township

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 28, 2018

David S. Olsen led Democrat Anne M. Stava-Murray in votes cast in York Township for the District 81 state House race, according to the latest vote count.

Andrew R. Hasslr sells 1108 Burlington Way, Davis Junction

By NW Illinois News | Nov 28, 2018

On Nov. 28, 2018, Andrew R. Hasslr sold their home at 1108 Burlington Way, Davis Junction to Zakary A. Swanson for $202,000.

Steven C Stender acquire 509 S. Seventh St., Ore.

By NW Illinois News | Nov 28, 2018

On Nov. 28, 2018, Surall Berry and Antonia Drake purchased a home at 509 S. Seventh St., Ore. from Steven C Stender for $141,000.

Gary Schroeder sells 725 N. Brookview Drive, Byron

By NW Illinois News | Nov 28, 2018

The home at 725 N. Brookview Drive, Byron was sold on Nov. 28, 2018 by Gary Schroeder for $152,500. The buyers were Aaron S. and Noelle H. Miller.

Lee County approves closing Paw Paw High School

By Danielle Pacey | Nov 27, 2018

Lee County said "no" to one referendum and "yes" to two others on Nov. 6.

From Prairie State Wire

College acceptance rates at 2 top-rated Illinois schools plummet between 2006 and 2018

By Prairie State Wire reports | 6 years ago

Illinois universities topped a national ranking of prestigious schools whose acceptance rates have declined a collective 37 percent over the past 12 years, according to a new study by BusinessStudent.com.

Sauk Valley Community College No. 52 among Illinois colleges for volleyball revenues

By LGIS Newsfeed | Nov 27, 2018

Sauk Valley Community College volleyball brought in $6,189 per athlete in revenue in 2016, making it among the highest-grossing volleyball programs in Illinois that year, according to a Northwest Illinois News analysis of U.S. Department of Education data.

Elizabeth F. Williams unloads 133 Autumnwood Lane, Davis Junction

By NW Illinois News | Nov 27, 2018

On Nov. 27, 2018, Brad P. and Jessica L. Smalley purchased a home at 133 Autumnwood Lane, Davis Junction from Elizabeth F. Williams for $165,000.

State House race: Democrat Howard wins voter tally in York Township

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 27, 2018

Terra Costa Howard led Republican Peter Breen in votes cast in York Township for the District 48 state House race, according to the latest vote count.

Patrick A. and Sue Ellen Latino acquire 1041 Northwestern Ave., Davis Junction

By NW Illinois News | Nov 27, 2018

On Nov. 27, 2018, Patrick A. and Sue Ellen Latino purchased a property at 1041 Northwestern Ave., Davis Junction from Petry Home Builders LLC for $193,000.

Ryland Bouchard unloads 11840 E. Buffalo St., Polo

By NW Illinois News | Nov 27, 2018

The home at 11840 E. Buffalo St., Polo was sold on Nov. 27, 2018 by Ryland Bouchard for $297,000. The buyers were Eric L Pratt and Angela M Payne.

How much revenue has Galena USD 120 received from state taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 26, 2018

The subsidy Galena Unit School District 120 received through state taxes decreased 56.6 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of public schools data.

State House race: Republican Mazzochi wins voter tally in York Township

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 26, 2018

Deanne Marie Mazzochi led Democrat James M. Caffrey in votes cast in York Township for the District 47 state House race, according to the latest vote count.

School discipline: Which Illinois districts reported the most suspensions?

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 26, 2018

Freeport School District 145, Oregon Community Unit School District 220 and Rochelle Township High School District 212 were among those in Illinois that reported the highest rate of students suspended for any reason during the 2016-17 school year, according to the latest report from the Illinois State Board of Education.