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Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Dakota Community Unit School District 201 in 2021-22 school year?

By NW Illinois News | Dec 31, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 46.2% of Dakota Community Unit School District 201 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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$3.1 million in County School Facility Tax collected in 2022 for Jo Daviess County

By NW Illinois News | Dec 31, 2023

In 2022, Jo Daviess County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Senator Andrew Chesney Responds to Arrival of 355 Migrants at Rockford Airport on Morning of New Year’s Eve

By NW Illinois News | Dec 31, 2023

On the morning of December 31, a plane carrying 355 migrants landed at the Chicago Rockford International Airport in Winnebago County. The migrants were then transported to Chicago by buses. State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) expressed his thoughts on the arrival of the immigrants and highlighted the implications of weak border policies and sanctuary state designation.Senator Chesney commended Winnebago Sheriff Gary Caruana and his department for their quick response in rerouting the migrants to Chicago. He attributed the arrival of the migrants to the weak border...

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Excitement and Well Wishes on New Year's Eve

By NW Illinois News | Dec 31, 2023

As the clock strikes midnight and the calendar turns to a new year, people all around the world gather to celebrate New Year's Eve. It is a time of reflection, hope, and anticipation for what lies ahead. On this special night, we join together to bid farewell to the old and welcome the new with open arms.As the world bids farewell to the challenges and triumphs of the past year, individuals from all walks of life share their well wishes for the upcoming year. Among those who have extended their greetings is John Smith, a local resident who expresses his hopes for a...

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Which former NW Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 1?

By NW Illinois News | Dec 30, 2023

These former NW Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 1.

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Home sales in Ogle County during week ending Dec. 23, 2023

By NW Illinois News | Dec 30, 2023

There were 10 reported residential sales in Ogle County in the week ending Dec. 23, 2023, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Weekly recap of Lee County home sales during week ending Dec. 23, 2023

By NW Illinois News | Dec 30, 2023

There were eight reported residential sales in Lee County in the week ending Dec. 23, 2023, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Weekly recap, week ending Dec. 23, 2023 home sales in Carroll County

By NW Illinois News | Dec 30, 2023

There was one reported residential sale in Carroll County in the week ending Dec. 23, 2023, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Whiteside County weekly recap of home sales during week ending Dec. 23, 2023

By NW Illinois News | Dec 30, 2023

There were 21 reported residential sales in Whiteside County in the week ending Dec. 23, 2023, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Polo Community Unit School District 222 in 2021-22 school year?

By NW Illinois News | Dec 30, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 47.4% of Polo Community Unit School District 222 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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NW Illinois News area weekly mass times

By NW Illinois News | Dec 30, 2023

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

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City of Galena Historic Preservation Commission met Nov. 2

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 30, 2023

City of Galena Historic Preservation Commission met Thursday, Nov. 2

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District 37 State Senate candidate Bishop: ‘There are quite a few new laws heading our way for 2024’

By NW Illinois News | Dec 29, 2023

Chris Bishop, the candidate for State Senate in District 37, has called on residents to acquaint themselves with the 64 new Illinois laws slated to take effect in 2024.

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Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Chadwick-Milledgeville Community Unit School District 399 in 2021-22 school year?

By NW Illinois News | Dec 29, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 47.5% of Chadwick-Milledgeville Community Unit School District 399 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Ogle County ranks 66th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during 2022

By NW Illinois News | Dec 29, 2023

Ogle County residents paid $2.3 million in sales taxes, ranking 66th in total sales taxes paid per county in 2022.

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City of Byron City Council met Nov. 1

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 29, 2023

City of Byron City Council met Wednesday, Nov. 1

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City of Mt. Carroll City Council met Nov. 28

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 29, 2023

City of Mt. Carroll City Council met Tuesday, Nov. 28

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Did East Dubuque Community Unit School District 119 students succeed or flounder in their 2021-22 school year ELA tests?

By NW Illinois News | Dec 28, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 49.2% of East Dubuque Community Unit School District 119 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Lee County responsible for 30th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during September

By NW Illinois News | Dec 28, 2023

Lee County residents paid $604,554 in sales taxes, the 30th highest total paid per county in September.

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City of Byron Community Services Committee met Nov. 1

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 28, 2023

City of Byron Community Services Committee met Wednesday, Nov. 1