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Which former NW Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 27?

By NW Illinois News | Nov 25, 2023

These former NW Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 27.

Whiteside County home sales during week ending Nov. 18

By NW Illinois News | Nov 25, 2023

There were 10 reported residential sales in Whiteside County in the week ending Nov. 18, according to BlockShopper.com.

Week ending Nov. 18: Lee County home sales

By NW Illinois News | Nov 25, 2023

There were three reported residential sales in Lee County in the week ending Nov. 18, according to BlockShopper.com.

Weekly recap of Carroll County home sales during week ending Nov. 18

By NW Illinois News | Nov 25, 2023

There were four reported residential sales in Carroll County in the week ending Nov. 18, according to BlockShopper.com.

Weekly recap of Ogle County home sales during week ending Nov. 18

By NW Illinois News | Nov 25, 2023

There were nine reported residential sales in Ogle County in the week ending Nov. 18, according to BlockShopper.com.

Small Business Saturday: Supporting Local Economies

By NW Illinois News | Nov 25, 2023

Small businesses are the lifeblood of local economies, playing a crucial role in the growth and vitality of our communities. As Small Business Saturday approaches on November 25, 2023, it is a timely reminder to shop local and show support for these resilient enterprises that contribute so much to our daily lives.From neighborhood boutiques to family-owned restaurants, the diversity and character of small businesses enhance the fabric of our communities. They provide employment opportunities, offer unique products and services, and foster a sense of connection between...

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NW Illinois News area weekly mass times

By NW Illinois News | Nov 25, 2023

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

City of Byron City Council met Sept. 20

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 25, 2023

City of Byron City Council met Wednesday, Sept. 20

Census Bureau: 3.8% of people in Lee County identified as multiracial in 2021

By NW Illinois News | Nov 24, 2023

Of the 34,373 citizens living in Lee County in 2021, 96.2% said they were only one race, while 3.8% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

Home prices in Carroll County during October 2023 increased compared to the same period in 2022

By NW Illinois News | Nov 24, 2023

In October 2023, the median sale price of a home in Carroll County rose by $1,800 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 9.5%.