NW Illinois News

Q3 2023 Recap: 2 parolees from Stephenson County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

By NW Illinois News | Dec 15, 2023

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

From Rockford Sun

McGraw: ‘It is devastating to watch the Democrats’ soft-on-crime policies wreak havoc across our home state’

By Rockford Sun | 1 year ago

Judge Joe McGraw, who is running for the 17th Congressional District, has voiced his concern over the escalating car theft incidents in Illinois. He stressed his commitment to public safety.

Rising home valuation prices in Lee County in November 2023 compared to November 2022

By NW Illinois News | Dec 15, 2023

In November 2023, the median sale price of a home in Lee County rose by $2,750 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 58.1%.

City of Mt. Carroll City Council met Oct. 10

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 15, 2023

City of Mt. Carroll City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 10

City of Byron City Council met Nov. 15

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 15, 2023

City of Byron City Council met Wednesday, Nov. 15

Hadley Lutz, former Oregon High School standout, played on Thursday, December 14 in NJCAA game

By NW Illinois News | Dec 15, 2023

The game took place in Dixon, Illinois.

On Thursday, December 14, Eastland High School standout Quinc Haverland competed in NJCAA game

By NW Illinois News | Dec 15, 2023

The game took place in Dixon, Illinois.

Tori Moshure, former West Carroll High School standout, played on Thursday, December 14 in NJCAA game

By NW Illinois News | Dec 15, 2023

The Sauk Valley Skyhawks won 57-54 in their NJCAA game against the Triton Trojans on Thursday, December 14.

Shelby Veltrop, former Morrison High School standout, played on Thursday, December 14 in NJCAA game

By NW Illinois News | Dec 15, 2023

The Sauk Valley Skyhawks won 57-54 in their NJCAA game against the Triton Trojans on Thursday, December 14.

On Thursday, December 14, Princeton High School standout Olivia Gartin competed in NJCAA game

By NW Illinois News | Dec 15, 2023

The game took place in Dixon, Illinois.

On Thursday, December 14, former Polo Comm High School standout Lindee Poper’s college team won in an NJCAA game

By NW Illinois News | Dec 15, 2023

The Sauk Valley Skyhawks won 57-54 in their NJCAA game against the Triton Trojans on Thursday, December 14.

Dixon High School was well-represented by Abby Knipple and three former teammates now on Sauk Valley Skyhawks during the NJCAA game on Thursday, December 14

By NW Illinois News | Dec 15, 2023

The game took place in Dixon, Illinois.

Q3 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from Ogle County convicted of a sex crime set for supervised release

By NW Illinois News | Dec 14, 2023

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

Lee County residents paid 28th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during 2022

By NW Illinois News | Dec 14, 2023

Lee County residents paid $6.6 million in sales taxes, the 28th highest total paid per county in 2022.

From Rockford Sun

McGraw: ‘Everything from Christmas trees to groceries is more expensive this year’

By Rockford Sun | 1 year ago

Judge Joe McGraw, who is vying for the 17th Congressional District seat, has voiced his concerns about the escalating cost of living. He holds President Joe Biden and incumbent Representative Eric Sorensen responsible for what he describes as their "out-of-control spending agenda." McGraw underscored the increasing expenses and attributed the soaring prices to the economic policies of the present administration.

City of Morrison City Council met Oct. 10

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 14, 2023

City of Morrison City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 10

City of Byron Administrative Committee met Nov. 15

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 14, 2023

City of Byron Administrative Committee met Wednesday, Nov. 15

Q3 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from Ogle County convicted of a crime against a person set for supervised release

By NW Illinois News | Dec 13, 2023

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

Ogle County residents rank 65th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for September

By NW Illinois News | Dec 13, 2023

Ogle County residents paid $205,006 in sales taxes, ranking 65th in total sales taxes paid per county in September.

From Rockford Sun

McGraw on border visit: ‘What I saw was horrifying, and it affects every single one of us’

By Rockford Sun | 1 year ago

Judge Joe McGraw, a candidate for the 17th Congressional District, recently shared his alarming experience after a recent visit to the southern border in Yuma, Arizona, calling it horrifying and insisting it affects every American.