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Jason Burgett unloads 206 N. Hastings Ave., Ore.

By NW Illinois News | Dec 31, 2019

On Dec. 31, 2019, Jason Burgett sold their home at 206 N. Hastings Ave., Ore. to Terry D Southard for $90,000.

Debbie M Copeland acquires 1173 W. Blackhawk Drive, Byron

By NW Illinois News | Dec 31, 2019

On Dec. 31, 2019, Debbie M Copeland sold their home at 1173 W. Blackhawk Drive, Byron to James E. Grillo II for $144,000.

From Rock Island Today

Longtime patient advocate Rep. Swanson joins Lyme Disease Task Force

By Glenn Minnis | 4 years ago

Just months after leading the campaign to mandate insurance coverage for long-term antibiotic therapy for individuals with a tick-borne disease, Illinois state Rep. Dan Swanson (R-Woodhull) has now been appointed to the Lyme Disease Task Force.

From Illinois Valley Times

Rep. Demmer honored by Health Care Council of Illinois

By Glenn Minnis | 4 years ago

Illinois state Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) has been recognized by the Health Care Council of Illinois (HCCI) as a “champion of nursing home communities across the state.”

Rep. Chesney has his doubts – many of them – about legal marijuana in Illinois

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 30, 2019

It would be an understatement to say that House Rep. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) was not in favor of the bill to legalize recreational marijuana use in Illinois, effective Jan. 1.

BYRON FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT: Jarrett Prairie Center Museum Closed

By Press release submission | Dec 29, 2019

The Jarrett Prairie Center Museum will be closed to the public tomorrow at 1pm.

AMERICAN LEGION: OCW Helped Thousands Of Wounded Warriors, Veterans And Their Families in 2019

By Press release submission | Dec 29, 2019

The American Legion’s Operation Comfort Warriors (OCW) program helped thousands of wounded veterans and their families this year through donations of rehabilitation equipment and comfort items, as well as a number of events aimed at providing respite and fun.

CGH MEDICAL CENTER: Need To Remove Some Snow? Do It Safely

By Press release submission | Dec 29, 2019

Ahh, a fresh blanket of fallen snow. Time to finish your coffee, bundle up and get to work clearing your driveway and walking paths, right?

CITY OF OREGON: Garbage Pick up Day Late

By Press release submission | Dec 29, 2019

Garbage pickup will be a day late week of December 23rd and December 30th.

CITY OF STERLING: Curls With Cops

By Press release submission | Dec 29, 2019

Join the Sterling Police Department as they share some of the unique ways they train.

Robert Black donates $1,000 to Tony McCombie's election campaign

By NW Illinois News | Dec 27, 2019

Robert Black donated $1,000 to Republican Tony McCombie's election campaign committee, McCombie for Illinois, on Dec. 27, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Michael Thoms donates $2,500 to Tony McCombie's election campaign

By NW Illinois News | Dec 27, 2019

Michael Thoms donated $2,500 to Republican Tony McCombie's election campaign committee, McCombie for Illinois, on Dec. 27, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).