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News from February 2021

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At Dixon, 87 percent of students graduate high school

By NW Illinois News | Feb 26, 2021

About 88 percent of ninth graders in 2020 were "on track" to graduate at Dixon High School, where the four-year graduation rate was 87 percent that year, according to the latest Illinois schools report card by the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Four professional licenses set to lapse in zip code 61277 during March

By NW Illinois News | Feb 26, 2021

Four professional licenses are set to lapse in zip code 61277 during March, according to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

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81.3 percent of Riverdale Preschool Center teachers stay put; average earns $57,913 per year

By NW Illinois News | Feb 26, 2021

The Illinois Schools Report Card finds that 81.3 percent of teachers stay at Riverdale Preschool Center year to year, according to their 2020 three-year average.

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Census Bureau reports Rock City village population was 354 in 2020

By NW Illinois News | Feb 26, 2021

Rock City village had a population of 354 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the NW Illinois News.

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How many inmates sentenced in Whiteside County will be released during week ending February 6?

By NW Illinois News | Feb 26, 2021

There was one inmate sentenced to jail in Whiteside County that will be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending February 6.

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City of Fulton City Council Met Dec. 14

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 26, 2021

City of Fulton City Council Met Monday, Dec. 14.

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City of Mount Caroll City Council Met Feb. 9

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 26, 2021

City of Mount Caroll City Council Met Tuesday, Feb. 9.

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Illinois' ability to compete economically weighed down by large corporate tax rate

By Michael Pineda | Feb 25, 2021

The Illinois corporate tax rate has made the state one of the most unfriendly to business in the nation, and Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s policies create a disadvantage when it comes to economic growth, a report said.

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Census Bureau: nobody in Ridott identified as multi-racial in 2020

By NW Illinois News | Feb 25, 2021

All 170 citizens living in Ridott in 2020 were white, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in March.

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Illinois Republican lawmaker files bill seeking expansion of hate crimes to include police

By Michael Pineda | Feb 25, 2021

A Republican lawmaker wants to make harassing a current or retired police officer a "hate crime" in response to law enforcement and criminal justice reforms the governor signed on Feb. 22.

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Census Bureau reports Rochelle population was 9,083 in 2020

By NW Illinois News | Feb 25, 2021

Rochelle had a population of 9,083 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the NW Illinois News.

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Q3 2020 Recap: 3 parolees from Carroll County convicted of drug crimes set for release

By NW Illinois News | Feb 25, 2021

There were three offenders convicted of drug crimes released on parole in Carroll County during the third quarter of 2020, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the NW Illinois News.

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Dennis L. and Stephanie A. Schaefer unload 329 W. Division, Amboy

By NW Illinois News | Feb 25, 2021

The home at 329 W. Division, Amboy was sold on Feb. 25, 2021 by Dennis L. and Stephanie A. Schaefer for $15,000. The buyer was Roy V. Blanchette Jr..

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1190 W. Second St., Byron acquired by Karlie Marie Sue Ann Henry

By NW Illinois News | Feb 25, 2021

On Feb. 25, 2021, Andrew W. Wilt sold their home at 1190 W. Second St., Byron to Karlie Marie Sue Ann Henry for $160,000.

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Andrew Wiersema acquires 402 N. Main, Chadwick

By NW Illinois News | Feb 25, 2021

On Feb. 25, 2021, Dustin Popejoy sold their home at 402 N. Main, Chadwick to Andrew Wiersema for $70,000.

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Benjamin Asche acquires 763 W. Pleasant, Freeport

By NW Illinois News | Feb 25, 2021

On Feb. 25, 2021, Benjamin Asche sold their home at 763 W. Pleasant, Freeport to John Reed for $80,000.

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Census Bureau: 81.8 percent of people in Ridott were old enough to vote in 2020

By NW Illinois News | Feb 25, 2021

Of the 170 citizens living in Ridott in 2020, 139 were old enough to vote as of March 24, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

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Malcolm McPherson donates $1,000 to Andrew S. Chesney's election campaign

By NW Illinois News | Feb 25, 2021

Malcolm McPherson donated $1,000 to Republican Andrew S. Chesney's election campaign committee, Chesney for Illinois, on Feb. 25, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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23.8 percent of people 25 or older had an associate's degree or higher in Dakota

By NW Illinois News | Feb 25, 2021

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

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Two pharmacy technician licenses set to lapse in zip code 61252 during March

By NW Illinois News | Feb 25, 2021

Two pharmacy technician licenses set to lapse in zip code 61252 during March, according to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.