NW Illinois News

In the 2021-22 school year, 52.8% of Creston Community Consolidated School District 161 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Lee County weekly recap of home sales during week ending Dec. 16, 2023

There were three reported residential sales in Lee County in the week ending Dec. 16, 2023, according to BlockShopper.com.

Weekly recap, week ending Dec. 16 home sales in Whiteside County

There were 15 reported residential sales in Whiteside County in the week ending Dec. 16, according to BlockShopper.com.

Recent Ogle County home sales in week ending Dec. 16

There were 12 reported residential sales in Ogle County in the week ending Dec. 16, according to BlockShopper.com.

Jo Daviess County residents paid 42nd-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during September

Jo Daviess County residents paid $437,238 in sales taxes, the 42nd highest total paid per county in September.

City of Mt. Carroll City Council met Oct. 24

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 23, 2023

City of Mt. Carroll City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 24

Arellano on Burke conviction: ‘We need ethics reforms, we need good people who are term limited before they become corrupt’

Li Arellano, a candidate for the 37th State Senate District, has issued a response to the recent conviction of former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke on corruption charges.

Home valuation prices decreased in Carroll County in November 2023, compared to November 2022

In November 2023, the median sale price of a home in Carroll County fell by $35,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales remained unchanged.

$548,694 in County School Facility Tax collected in September for Whiteside County

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

Rep. Fritts Honors Candlelight Inn Restaurant for December Local Business Highlight

State Representative Bradley Fritts (R-Dixon) has chosen to honor Candlelight Inn Restaurant in Rock Falls as his December 2023 local business highlight. Rep. Fritts recently visited the restaurant, took a tour, and presented the manager, Tom Frump, with a certificate of appreciation for their remarkable contributions to the community.Rep. Fritts expressed his admiration for Candlelight Inn Restaurant, stating, "This month, I chose to honor Candlelight Inn Restaurant because they have gone above and beyond in giving back to the Sauk Valley community. They support Youth...

Lena Winslow Community Unit School District 202: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2021-22 school year?

In the 2021-22 school year, 57.6% of Lena Winslow Community Unit School District 202 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

City of Morrison City Council met Oct. 23

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 22, 2023

City of Morrison City Council met Monday, Oct. 23

City of Morrison City Council met Oct. 23

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 22, 2023

City of Morrison City Council met Monday, Oct. 23

Jo Daviess County taxpayers give $973,764 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2022

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

City of Byron City Council met Oct. 18

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 21, 2023

City of Byron City Council met Wednesday, Oct. 18

City of Fulton City Council met Oct. 23

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 21, 2023

City of Fulton City Council met Monday, Oct. 23

On Wednesday, December 20, former Eastland High School standout Quinc Haverland’s college team won in an NJCAA game

The game took place in Dixon, Illinois.

On Wednesday, December 20, West Carroll High School standout Tori Moshure competed in NJCAA game

The Sauk Valley Skyhawks won 58-56 in their NJCAA game against the Lincoln Land Loggers on Wednesday, December 20.

On Wednesday, December 20, Morrison High School standout Shelby Veltrop competed in NJCAA game

The game took place in Dixon, Illinois.

On Wednesday, December 20, former Princeton High School standout Olivia Gartin’s college team won in an NJCAA game