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Of the 8,914 citizens living in Rock Falls in 2020, 6,785 were old enough to vote as of March 24, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

BYRON FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT: Beekeeping Process Schedule

Have you been curious about how the beekeeping process works?

CITY OF GALENA: Call For Vaccination Appointments

Starting February 22, the Jo Daviess County Health Department has worked with Jo Daviess County Emergency Management to establish a COVID-19 call center.

CITY OF EAST DUBUQUE: Bleach/Chlorine Smell In The Water

The city is aware of the bleach/chlorine smell in the water.

AMERICAN LEGION: What To Know About The Virtual Washington Conference

This year’s American Legion Washington Conference will be virtual, due to safety concerns regarding the ongoing pandemic.

BLACKHAWK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Complete The Survey- 5 Essentials

A BIG thank you to the 157 parents who have already taken the survey.

Census Bureau: 7% of people in Rock Falls identified as multi-racial in 2020

Of the 8,914 citizens living in Rock Falls in 2020, 93 percent said they were only one race, while seven percent said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in March.

Q2 2020 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Ogle County?

There were 10 offenders released on parole during the second quarter of 2020 that live in Ogle County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by NW Illinois News.

31.6 percent of people 25 or older had an associate's degree or higher in Sublette

31.6 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Sublette in 2019, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

85.2 percent of Milledgeville teachers stay put; average earns $51,437 per year

The Illinois Schools Report Card finds that 85.2 percent of teachers stay at Milledgeville Elementary School year to year, according to their 2020 three-year average.

At Polo Community, 97 percent of students graduate high school

About 87 percent of ninth graders in 2020 were "on track" to graduate at Polo Comm High School, where the four-year graduation rate was 97 percent that year, according to the latest Illinois schools report card by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Census Bureau reports Savanna population was 2,924 in 2020

Savanna had a population of 2,924 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the NW Illinois News.

Q3 2020 Recap: 1 parolee from Jo Daviess County convicted of property crimes set for release

There was one offender convicted of a property crime released on parole in Jo Daviess County during the third quarter of 2020, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the NW Illinois News.

Census Bureau: 1.4% of people in Rock City Village identified as multi-racial in 2020

Of the 354 citizens living in Rock City Village in 2020, 98.6 percent said they were only one race, while 1.4 percent said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in March.

Two professional licenses set to lapse in zip code 61318 during March

Two professional licenses are set to lapse in zip code 61318 during March, according to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

Q2 2020 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Whiteside County?

There were 26 offenders released on parole during the second quarter of 2020 that live in Whiteside County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by NW Illinois News.

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NW Illinois News area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the NW Illinois News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Two professional counselor licenses set to lapse in zip code 61067 during March

Two professional counselor licenses set to lapse in zip code 61067 during March, according to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

100 percent of Aplington teachers stay put; average earns $55,951 per year

The Illinois Schools Report Card finds that 100 percent of teachers stay at Aplington Middle School year to year, according to their 2020 three-year average.

Q3 2020 Recap: 1 parolee from Jo Daviess County convicted of drug crimes set for release