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City of Rock Falls City Council met June 6

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jul 10, 2023

City of Rock Falls City Council met Tuesday, June 6

How did home valuation prices perform in Stephenson County during first half of 2023?

By NW Illinois News | Jul 9, 2023

The median sale price of a home sold in the first half of 2023 in Stephenson County fell by $500, while total sales decreased by 24.7%.

Stephenson County effective property tax rate in Q2 2023 was higher than the national average

By NW Illinois News | Jul 9, 2023

Property owners in Stephenson County paid 2.8% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the second quarter of 2023, which is more than 2.5 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by NW Illinois News.

$82,562 in County Sales Tax collected in April for Ogle County

By NW Illinois News | Jul 9, 2023

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

How did home valuation prices perform in Stephenson County during Q2 2023?

By NW Illinois News | Jul 9, 2023

The median sale price of a home sold in the second quarter of 2023 in Stephenson County rose by $12,750, while total sales decreased by 21%.

Ogle County collects $109,561 in Countywide Sales Tax in April

By NW Illinois News | Jul 8, 2023

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

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NW Illinois News area weekly mass times

By NW Illinois News | Jul 8, 2023

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

Carroll County home sales in week ending July 1

By NW Illinois News | Jul 8, 2023

There were five reported residential sales in Carroll County in the week ending July 1, according to BlockShopper.com.

Home sales during week ending July 1 in Whiteside County

By NW Illinois News | Jul 8, 2023

There were 23 reported residential sales in Whiteside County in the week ending July 1, according to BlockShopper.com.

Ogle County ranks 65th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during April

By NW Illinois News | Jul 8, 2023

Ogle County residents paid $192,123 in sales taxes, ranking 65th in total sales taxes paid per county in April.

Weekly recap, week ending July 1 home sales in Ogle County

By NW Illinois News | Jul 8, 2023

There were 20 reported residential sales in Ogle County in the week ending July 1, according to BlockShopper.com.

Recent Stephenson County home sales in week ending July 1

By NW Illinois News | Jul 8, 2023

There were two reported residential sales in Stephenson County in the week ending July 1, according to BlockShopper.com.

$62,362 in County Sales Tax collected in April for Lee County

By NW Illinois News | Jul 7, 2023

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

Week ending July 8: two inmates sentenced in Stephenson County to be released from Illinois Department of Corrections

By NW Illinois News | Jul 7, 2023

There are two inmates sentenced to jail in Stephenson County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending July 8.

Lee County taxpayers give $265,606 in County School Facility Tax in April

By NW Illinois News | Jul 7, 2023

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

City of Byron Community Services Committee met May 3

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jul 7, 2023

City of Byron Community Services Committee met Wednesday, May 3

City of Byron Community Services Committee met May 3

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jul 7, 2023

City of Byron Community Services Committee met Wednesday, May 3

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Rep.McCombie: 'As we approach the holiday weekend... some things to know!'

By NW Illinois News Report | Jul 6, 2023

Leading up to Independence Day, Illinois state Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Savannah) shared information about rules and things people should know about the holiday.