NW Illinois News

Ethan Z. Bunger unloads 509 Autumnwolf Drive, Davis Junction

By NW Illinois News | Apr 30, 2019

The home at 509 Autumnwolf Drive, Davis Junction was sold on April 30, 2019 by Ethan Z. Bunger for $170,000. The buyer was Keleen Challand.

Steven Paul Lakanen (trustee) acquire 154 Joanne Lane, Rochelle

By NW Illinois News | Apr 30, 2019

On April 30, 2019, Willard Hall McLachlan and Amy Elizabeth Ahrens purchased a home at 154 Joanne Lane, Rochelle from Steven Paul Lakanen (trustee) for $115,000.

Russell J. Senti acquires 218 Parkview Drive, Ore.

By NW Illinois News | Apr 29, 2019

On April 29, 2019, Marvin E. Jacobs purchased a home at 218 Parkview Drive, Ore. from Russell J. Senti for $180,000.

Mary C. and Martin Castaneda acquire 1085 N. Second St., Rochelle

By NW Illinois News | Apr 29, 2019

On April 29, 2019, Michael Patrick Casey Jr. sold their home at 1085 N. Second St., Rochelle to Mary C. and Martin Castaneda for $151,000.

Annual report: Which school districts in Illinois are in the worst financial shape?

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 28, 2019

Dixon Unit School District 170, Orangeville Community Unit School District 203 and Pearl City Community Unit School District 200 are area districts listed among those that received the lowest financial ratings in Illinois by the Illinois StateBoard of Edu

Rep. Chesney on Pappas comments: 'Out of touch, extreme,' and representative of party's position

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 27, 2019

Illinois State Rep. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) thinks Democrats crossed the line in the simmering abortion debate long before Rep. Diane Pappas (D-Itasca) is reported to have invoked the idea of castration as a viable solution.

Proponents of the Fair Tax proposal meet opposition

By Lauren Shea | Apr 26, 2019

Contention is abound concerning a graduated income tax proposal by Gov. J.B. Pritzker referred to as the Fair Tax.

From Prairie State Wire

Federal probe into Pritzker's 'scheme to defraud' could land him in unfortunate company, IPI reports

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

With news that he is now under federal review, newly elected Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker finds himself in dubious company.

Stephanie Sevenberg purchases 7929 S Green St., Grand Detour

By NW Illinois News | Apr 26, 2019

On April 26, 2019, Stephanie Sevenberg purchased a home at 7929 S Green St., Grand Detour from Nicole M Jensen for $155,000.

BYRON FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT: Annual Volunteer and Staff Recognition Dinner on April 18, 2019

By Press release submission | Apr 25, 2019

The Byron Forest Preserve District recently held their Annual Volunteer and Staff Recognition Dinner on April 18, 2019, at the PrairieView Golf Pavilion.

CITY OF GALENA: Spring Open Burn Dates Announced

By Press release submission | Apr 25, 2019

Open burning permitted Friday May 3 through Saturday May 12

BANWARTH HOUSE & MUSEUM: Annual Open House That Jim Dole and Tom Dunmore Share

By Press release submission | Apr 25, 2019

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AMERICAN LEGION: Hundreds Gather for Job Fair at Legion Post

By Press release submission | Apr 25, 2019

Hundreds of veterans lined up outside Hollywood Post 43 on April 23 waiting for the doors to open, but this time it was not for a film screening or comedy show.

CITY OF DIXON: Public Works Seasonal Job Posting is Open

By Press release submission | Apr 25, 2019

The Public Works Seasonal job posting is open.

Pam McDonough nominated to Capital Development Board

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 25, 2019

Pam McDonough was nominated in the Senate to be a member of the Capital Development Board on Wednesday, Apr. 24, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Martesha Brown nominated to Capital Development Board

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 25, 2019

Martesha Brown was nominated in the Senate to be a member of the Capital Development Board on Wednesday, Apr. 24, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Galena Primary School scores 44.8% ELA proficiency, 47.2% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 25, 2019

Of the 341 students attending Galena Primary School in 2018, 44.8 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 47.2 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Walter Kelly MacKnight Campbell purchases 360 Lily Circle, Davis Junction

By NW Illinois News | Apr 25, 2019

On April 25, 2019, Walter Kelly MacKnight Campbell purchased a home at 360 Lily Circle, Davis Junction from Rolczynski (trust) for $192,000.

Glyn Ramage nominated to Capital Development Board

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 25, 2019

Glyn Ramage was nominated in the Senate to be member of the Capital Development Board on Wednesday, Apr. 24, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Eileen Rhodes nominated to Capital Development Board

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 25, 2019

Eileen Rhodes was nominated in the Senate to be member and chair of the Capital Development Board on Wednesday, Apr. 24, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.