NW Illinois News

Carroll County sees influx of 408 people in 2019

By NW Illinois News | Apr 12, 2023

408 people moved to Carroll County during 2019, an increase over the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

Analysis: 70.2 percent of Carroll County public high schools students failed 2022 state English exam; Scores fell 2.6 percent from 2021

By NW Illinois News | Apr 12, 2023

More than 7 in 10 Carroll County public high school students aren't at grade level in English.

2022 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Carroll County?

By NW Illinois News | Apr 12, 2023

There were 17 offenders released on parole during 2022 that live in Carroll County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by NW Illinois News.

Q1 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from Lee County convicted of a sex crime set for supervised release

By NW Illinois News | Apr 12, 2023

There was one offender convicted of a sex crime living in Lee County released on parole during the first quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the NW Illinois News.

Carroll County sees influx of 145 people from across the country in 2019

By NW Illinois News | Apr 12, 2023

145 people from across the country moved to Carroll County during 2019, an increase over the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

$23,286 in County Sales Tax collected in January for Carroll County

By NW Illinois News | Apr 12, 2023

In January, Carroll County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

From Rock Island Today

Sorensen was OK with extending national COVID-19 emergency: 'Biden nevertheless extended the COVID-19 national emergency'

By Rock Island Today Report | 2 years ago

U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen (D-IL17) voted no on the resolution President Joe Biden recently signed to end the COVID-19 national emergency declaration.

Carroll County sees influx of 263 people from across the same state in 2019

By NW Illinois News | Apr 12, 2023

263 people from across the state moved to Carroll County during 2019, an increase over the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

Whiteside County taxpayers give $174,350 in Countywide Sales Tax in January

By NW Illinois News | Apr 12, 2023

In January, Whiteside County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

City of Lanark City Council met Feb. 7

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 12, 2023

City of Lanark City Council met Tuesday, Feb. 7

City of Rochelle City Council met March 13

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 12, 2023

City of Rochelle City Council met Monday, March 13

Stephenson County residents pay $235,450 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in January

By NW Illinois News | Apr 11, 2023

In January, Stephenson County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Q1 2023 Recap: 2 parolees from Lee County convicted of crimes against persons set for supervised release

By NW Illinois News | Apr 11, 2023

There were two offenders convicted of crimes against persons living in Lee County released on parole during the first quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the NW Illinois News.

City of Rock Falls Planning and Zoning Commission met March 9

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Apr 11, 2023

City of Rock Falls Planning and Zoning Commission met 5 p.m. Thursday, March 9.

City of Rock Falls City Council met Feb. 7

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 11, 2023

City of Rock Falls City Council met Tuesday, Feb. 7

City of Rock Falls City Council met March 7

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 11, 2023

City of Rock Falls City Council met Tuesday, March 7

Q1 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from Carroll County convicted of homicide set for supervised release

By NW Illinois News | Apr 10, 2023

There was one offender convicted of homicide living in Carroll County released on parole during the first quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the NW Illinois News.

$80,536 in County Sales Tax collected in January for Stephenson County

By NW Illinois News | Apr 10, 2023

In January, Stephenson County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Freeport fire chief on grant request: 'This is specifically for staffing'

By NW Illinois News Report | Apr 10, 2023

At its Feb. 21 meeting, Freeport City Council approved a request by the fire department to apply for a grant for additional staffing.

City of East Dubuque City Council met Feb. 6

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 10, 2023

City of East Dubuque City Council met Monday, Feb. 6