NW Illinois News

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 61310 convicted of crimes against persons

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 29, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime against a person released on parole near Illinois zip code 61310 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the NW Illinois News.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 61310 convicted of crimes against children

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 28, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime against one or more children released on parole near Illinois zip code 61310 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the NW Illinois News.

Chadwick-Milledgeville Community Unit School District 399 Board of Education met September 16

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 28, 2019

Chadwick-Milledgeville Community Unit School District 399 Board of Education met 7 p.m. Monday, September 16.

Robert F. Klein sells 404 Birch Lane, Lost Nation

By NW Illinois News | Sep 27, 2019

On Sept. 27, 2019, Hal R. and Sharon J. Warren purchased a home at 404 Birch Lane, Lost Nation from Robert F. Klein for $270,000.

Travis M Kerns acquires 105 N Grove St., Creston

By NW Illinois News | Sep 27, 2019

The home at 105 N Grove St., Creston was sold on Sept. 27, 2019 by Travis M Kerns for $92,000. The buyer was Angela Martin.

Carolyn J Olson acquires 4438 W. IL Route 64, Mount Morris

By NW Illinois News | Sep 27, 2019

The home at 4438 W. IL Route 64, Mount Morris was sold on Sept. 27, 2019 by Carolyn Rude for $63,000. The buyer was Carolyn J Olson.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 61283 convicted of drug crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 27, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime involving drugs released on parole near Illinois zip code 61283 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the NW Illinois News.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 90: Rep. Demmer and Sen. Stewart Host Successful Children’s Expo

By Press release submission | Sep 26, 2019

Rep. Demmer and Sen. Stewart Host Successful Children’s Expo

From Chicago City Wire

Taxes will continue to rise until there is pension reform, says WFLD Fox president and GM

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

WFLD Fox 32 Chicago President and General Manager Dennis Welsh did not mince words about the perilous place Illinois’ growing pension crisis has left the state in during a recently aired editorial on the network in which he predicted voters are primed for revolt given anything short of pension reform.

From Rockford Sun

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 89: Chesney Reminds about Flag Honors Alerts

By Press release submission | 5 years ago

Chesney Reminds about Flag Honors Alerts

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 61283 convicted of crimes against persons

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime against a person released on parole near Illinois zip code 61283 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the NW Illinois News.

City of Byron City Council met September 18

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 26, 2019

City of Byron City Council met 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 18.

City of Byron Public Safety Committee met September 18

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 26, 2019

City of Byron Public Safety Committee met 6 p.m. Wednesday, September 18.

City of East Dubuque City Council met September 16

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 26, 2019

City of East Dubuque City Council met 6 p.m. Monday, September 16.

City of Dixon City Council met September 16

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 26, 2019

City of Dixon City Council met 5:30 p.m. Monday, September 16.

City of Dixon Veterans’ Memorial Park Commission met August 28

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 26, 2019

City of Dixon Veterans’ Memorial Park Commission met 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 28.

City of Dixon City Council met September 3

By Michael Abella | Sep 25, 2019

City of Dixon City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 3.

Rep. Chesney to donate state's pay raise to local charities 'that reflect Northwest Illinoisans' values'

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 25, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) recently proved that he is willing to put his money where his mouth is.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois’ pension debt remains worst in the nation

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Illinois’ record-setting 2017 income tax hike has done little to slow the state’s rising pension costs, leaving state taxpayers on the hook for nearly $250 billion in unfunded public pension liability.

From Prairie State Wire

Motorists get no relief from periodic efforts to eliminate Illinois' toll system, IPI reports

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

The prospect of Illinois' tollways becoming “freeways” has proven to be an agonizingly slow process that still has not come close to fruition.