NW Illinois News

Rep. Chesney: new taxes won't solve Illinois' key problems

By Tomas Kassahun | Jul 5, 2019

Illinois State Rep. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) has expressed concerns about the state’s new increased taxes.

From Prairie State Wire

ISRA alerts members about 'anti-gun nature' of Bloomberg organization's event coming to Marion

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) Executive Director Richard A. Pearson recently shared a bulletin with members alerting them to be on the lookout for anti-gun, anti-Second Amendment groups funded by former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg that will be misrepresenting themselves as organizations promoting community safety.

From Rock Island Today

Rep. McCombie, Sen. Anderson hosting July 31 job fair in Moline

By Pat Morris | 5 years ago

Does networking on media sites such as LinkedIn really help you find a job? How long does it take to make an first impression in an interview? What would I need to do to work for the government?

From Kane County Reporter

Skillicorn files bill to 'end the war on fireworks'

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Illinois state Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) wants to see Independence Day become a time when locals are allowed to take full advantage of more of their liberties.

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 61021 convicted of drug crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 5, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime involving drugs released on parole near Illinois zip code 61021 during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the NW Illinois News.

Q1 2019 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Jo Daviess County?

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 5, 2019

There was one offender released on parole during that lives in Jo Daviess County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by NW Illinois News.

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Freeport convicted of crimes involving alcohol

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 5, 2019

There were three offenders convicted of crimes involving alcohol released on parole in Freeport during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the NW Illinois News.

2018 Recap: Parolees in Amboy convicted of crimes against persons

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 5, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime against a person released on parole in Amboy during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the NW Illinois News.

Rep. Chesney-sponsored law amending the State Police Act goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 5, 2019

A new law sponsored by Rep. Andrew S. Chesney (R-89) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the State Police Act will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

2018 Recap: Parolees in Amboy convicted of crimes against children

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 5, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime against one or more children released on parole in Amboy during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the NW Illinois News.

Q1 2019 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in zip code 61071?

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 5, 2019

There was one offender released on parole during the first quarter living near Illinois zip code 61071, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by NW Illinois News.

Rep. McCombie is a sponsor or co-sponsor on 11 active bills in the Senate, 14 in the House

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 5, 2019

Rep. Tony McCombie (R-71) is a sponsor or co-sponsor on 25 active bills, with 14 of those bills still in the House and the remaining 11 in the Senate, according to the Illinois General Assembly website.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 74: New Laws That Took Effect July 1

By Press release submission | Jul 5, 2019

New Laws That Took Effect July 1

Q1 2019 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in zip code 61068?

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 4, 2019

There were six offenders released on parole during the first quarter living near Illinois zip code 61068, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by NW Illinois News.

Rep. Demmer is a sponsor or co-sponsor on three active bills in the Senate, 10 in the House

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 4, 2019

Rep. Tom Demmer (R-90) is a sponsor or co-sponsor on 13 active bills, with 10 of those bills still in the House and the remaining three in the Senate, according to the Illinois General Assembly website.

Q1 2019 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Carroll County?

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 4, 2019

There were five offenders released on parole during the first quarter that live in Carroll County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by NW Illinois News.

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Freeport convicted of crimes involving weapons

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 4, 2019

There were two offenders convicted of crimes involving weapons released on parole in Freeport during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the NW Illinois News.

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Freeport convicted of property crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 4, 2019

There were five offenders convicted of property crimes released on parole in Freeport during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the NW Illinois News.

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 61021 convicted of crimes against persons

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 4, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime against a person released on parole near Illinois zip code 61021 during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the NW Illinois News.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 90: Rep. Tom Demmer Sets Mobile Office Hours in Sandwich

By Press release submission | Jul 3, 2019

Rep. Tom Demmer Sets Mobile Office Hours in Sandwich