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Whiteside County officials report 225 coronavirus deaths, with 15,400 confirmed cases

By NW Illinois News | Apr 18, 2022

There have been 15,400 confirmed coronavirus cases in Whiteside County as of April 18, with 225 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

Q1 2022 Recap: 2 parolees from Whiteside County convicted of crimes against persons set for release

By NW Illinois News | Apr 18, 2022

There were two offenders convicted of crimes against persons living in Whiteside County released on parole during the first quarter of 2022, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the NW Illinois News.

Illinois U.S. Rep Cheri Bustos: "I wish everyone who celebrates a safe and #HappyEaster"

By NW Illinois News | Apr 18, 2022

Cheri Bustos has 34,968 Twitter followers as of April 17.

$16,236 in Municipal Sales Tax collected in March for Prophetstown

By NW Illinois News | Apr 18, 2022

This is a decrease from the month before.

Ogle County officials report 128 coronavirus deaths, with 14,007 confirmed cases

By NW Illinois News | Apr 18, 2022

There have been 14,007 confirmed coronavirus cases in Ogle County as of April 18, with 128 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

Jo Daviess County officials report 36 coronavirus deaths, with 4,035 confirmed cases

By NW Illinois News | Apr 18, 2022

There have been 4,035 confirmed coronavirus cases in Jo Daviess County as of April 18, with 36 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

Lee County officials report 79 coronavirus deaths, with 8,791 confirmed cases

By NW Illinois News | Apr 18, 2022

There have been 8,791 confirmed coronavirus cases in Lee County as of April 18, with 79 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

17 percent of people 25 or older have an associate's degree or higher in Ashton

By NW Illinois News | Apr 18, 2022

17 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Ashton in 2020, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Stephenson County officials report 157 coronavirus deaths, with 11,491 confirmed cases

By NW Illinois News | Apr 18, 2022

There have been 11,491 confirmed coronavirus cases in Stephenson County as of April 18, with 157 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).