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News from August 2023

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$274,098 in County School Facility Tax collected in May for Lee County

By NW Illinois News | Aug 22, 2023

In May, Lee County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Ogle County home prices fall in July 2023 compared to July 2022

By NW Illinois News | Aug 22, 2023

In July 2023, the median sale price of a home in Ogle County fell by $15,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales remained unchanged.

City of Rock Falls City Council met June 20

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 22, 2023

City of Rock Falls City Council met Tuesday, June 20

City of East Dubuque City Council met July 20

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 22, 2023

City of East Dubuque City Council met Thursday, July 20

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Byron Community Unit School District 226 welcomes 1,478 students in 2021-22 school year

By NW Illinois News | Aug 21, 2023

Enrollment at Byron Community Unit School District 226 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

City of East Dubuque City Council met June 19

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 21, 2023

City of East Dubuque City Council met Monday, June 19

City of Rock Falls City Council met July 18

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 21, 2023

City of Rock Falls City Council met Tuesday, July 18

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1,511 students enrolled at Rochelle Community Consolidated School District 231 in 2021-22 school year

By NW Illinois News | Aug 20, 2023

Enrollment at Rochelle Community Consolidated School District 231 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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NW Illinois News area weekly mass times

By NW Illinois News | Aug 19, 2023

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

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Whiteside County weekly recap of home sales during week ending Aug. 12

By NW Illinois News | Aug 19, 2023

There were nine reported residential sales in Whiteside County in the week ending Aug. 12, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Home sales in Ogle County during week ending Aug. 12

By NW Illinois News | Aug 19, 2023

There were nine reported residential sales in Ogle County in the week ending Aug. 12, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Dixon Unit School District 170 enrollment in 2021-22 school year

By NW Illinois News | Aug 19, 2023

Enrollment at Dixon Unit School District 170 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

City of Mount Carroll City Council met June 13

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 19, 2023

City of Mount Carroll City Council met Tuesday, June 13

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3,161 students enrolled at Sterling Community Unit School District 5 in 2021-22 school year

By NW Illinois News | Aug 18, 2023

Enrollment at Sterling Community Unit School District 5 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Whiteside County home valuation prices rose in July 2023 compared to the same period in 2022

By NW Illinois News | Aug 18, 2023

In July 2023, the median sale price of a home in Whiteside County rose by $11,750 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 5.6%.

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Prairie State taxes: Ogle County residents rank 61st in total sales taxes paid for May

By NW Illinois News | Aug 18, 2023

Ogle County residents paid $220,624 in sales taxes, ranking 61st in total sales taxes paid per county in May.

City of Fulton City Council met June 12

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 18, 2023

City of Fulton City Council met Monday, June 12

City of Byron Administrative Committee met July 12

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 18, 2023

City of Byron Administrative Committee met Wednesday, July 12

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Q2 2023 Recap: 3 parolees from Whiteside County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

By NW Illinois News | Aug 17, 2023

There were three offenders convicted of drug crimes living in Whiteside County released on parole during the second quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the NW Illinois News.

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3,427 students enrolled at Freeport School District 145 in 2021-22 school year

By NW Illinois News | Aug 17, 2023

Enrollment at Freeport School District 145 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.