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AMERICAN LEGION: Legionnaire and World War II 'Hero of Cologne' Awarded Bronze Star

By Press release submission | Sep 24, 2019

Nearly 75 years after his heroic actions destroyed a German Panther tank, World War II U.S. Army gunner Cpl. Clarence Smoyer was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with “V” device in a Sept. 18 ceremony commemorating his bravery during the Battle of Cologne.

FREEPORT AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Eats and Beats

By Press release submission | Sep 24, 2019

The next big event in Downtown Freeport!

BYRON FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT: PrairieView Golf Club Full Time Job Notice

By Press release submission | Sep 24, 2019

The Byron Forest Preserve District, Byron, Illinois, is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Food Service Manager at PrairieView Golf Club.

Sauk Valley Community College enrolls 1,628 undergrads

By NW Illinois News | Sep 24, 2019

At Sauk Valley Community College, 72 percent of undergraduate students are traditional students - age 24 or younger - and 61 percent are female, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

City of Rock Falls Mayor and Aldermen met July 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 24, 2019

City of Rock Falls Mayor and Aldermen met Tuesday, July 16.

Field Community Consolidated School District #13 Board of Education met July 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 24, 2019

Field Community Consolidated School District #13 Board of Education met Tuesday, July 16.

City of Mt. Vernon City Council met September 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 24, 2019

City of Mt. Vernon City Council met Monday, Sept. 16.

Christopher Unit School District #99 Board of Education met July 29

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 24, 2019

Christopher Unit School District #99 Board of Education met Monday, July 29.

Christopher Unit School District #99 Board of Education met August 14

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 24, 2019

Christopher Unit School District #99 Board of Education met Wednesday, Aug. 14.

City of Rock Falls Building Code Committee met September 11

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 24, 2019

City of Rock Falls Building Code Committee met Wednesday, Sept. 11.

City of Rock Falls Mayor and Aldermen met June 4

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 24, 2019

City of Rock Falls Mayor and Aldermen met Tuesday, June 4.

City of Rock Falls Mayor and Aldermen met June 18

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 24, 2019

City of Rock Falls Mayor and Aldermen met Tuesday, June 18.

City of Rock Falls Mayor and Aldermen met July 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 24, 2019

City of Rock Falls Mayor and Aldermen met Tuesday, July 2.

Top campaign contribution recipients in Northwest Illinois for the week of August 19

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 23, 2019

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Northwest Illinois during the week of August 19.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 61270 convicted of drug crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 23, 2019

There were four offenders convicted of drug crimes released on parole near Illinois zip code 61270 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the NW Illinois News.

Mark Myers sells 606 S. Sixth St., Ore.

By NW Illinois News | Sep 23, 2019

On Sept. 23, 2019, Joseph R Diehl purchased a home at 606 S. Sixth St., Ore. from Mark Myers for $75,000.

Michael Kresheck acquires 211 N. Hastings Ave., Ore.

By NW Illinois News | Sep 23, 2019

On Sept. 23, 2019, David P. Doerner sold their home at 211 N. Hastings Ave., Ore. to Michael Kresheck for $33,500.

2018 Recap: Parolees in Warren convicted of crimes against persons

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 23, 2019

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

Graduates earn 596 degrees, certificates from Sauk Valley Community College

By NW Illinois News | Sep 23, 2019

About 38.3 percent of the 596 degrees and certificates handed out by Sauk Valley Community College in 2017-18 were to students in health professions and related programs, making them the most popular programs that year, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.