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Report: At Stillman Valley High School, multiracial student rule-breaking rate notably exceeds that of white students

By NW Illinois News | Nov 28, 2023

Multiracial students, constituting 2.4% or 11 of Stillman Valley High School's total student population of 462, accounted for nine out of the 52 total suspensions (17.3%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging roughly one suspension per student, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

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

By NW Illinois News | Nov 28, 2023

Ogle County residents paid $214,136 in sales taxes, ranking 61st in total sales taxes paid per county in August.

Stephenson County home prices fall in October 2023 compared to October 2022

By NW Illinois News | Nov 28, 2023

In October 2023, the median sale price of a home in Stephenson County fell by $20,357 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 3.4%.

Senator Chesney to host Pet Rescue Event on December 2

By NW Illinois News | Nov 28, 2023

Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) will be hosting a Pet Rescue Fair in partnership with the Friends Forever Humane Society in Freeport on December 2. The event aims to encourage pet adoption and provide an opportunity for visitors to interact with the animals.According to Senator Chesney, local animal shelters are the perfect place to find a pet. He believes that rescued animals make wonderful companions and are grateful to be adopted. In his own words, Chesney stated, "Rescued pets are so grateful when they are adopted. They make wonderful companions."The Pet Rescue...

City of Rock Falls Finance, Insurance and Investment Committee met October 24

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Nov 28, 2023

City of Rock Falls Finance, Insurance and Investment Committee met 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 24.

City of Galena City Council met Sept. 25

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 28, 2023

City of Galena City Council met Monday, Sept. 25

City of Mt. Carroll City Council met Oct. 24

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 28, 2023

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

Lee County taxpayers give $285,241 in County School Facility Tax in August

By NW Illinois News | Nov 27, 2023

In August, Lee County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Discipline at Lena-Winslow High School: Multiracial students most affected in 2021-22 school year

By NW Illinois News | Nov 27, 2023

Multiracial students, constituting 4.1% or 10 of Lena-Winslow High School's total student population of 244, accounted for three out of the 11 total suspensions (27.3%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging roughly one suspension per three students, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

City of Morrison City Council met Sept. 25

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 27, 2023

City of Morrison City Council met Monday, Sept. 25

City of Morrison City Council met Oct. 23

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 27, 2023

City of Morrison City Council met Monday, Oct. 23

Discipline at Erie High School: Hispanic students most affected in 2021-22 school year

By NW Illinois News | Nov 26, 2023

Hispanic students, constituting 5.3% or 10 of Erie High School's total student population of 188, accounted for two out of the six total suspensions (33.3%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging one suspension per five students, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Dixon High School was well-represented by Abby Knipple and three former teammates now on Sauk Valley Skyhawks during the NJCAA game on Saturday, November 25

By NW Illinois News | Nov 26, 2023

The Sauk Valley Skyhawks lost 54-60 in their NJCAA game against the Lake County Lancers on Saturday, November 25.

Winston Salem Christian School standout RaSean McMiller’s college team won in NJCAA game on Saturday, November 25

By NW Illinois News | Nov 26, 2023

The game took place in Dixon, Illinois.

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News from November 2023

Report: At Stillman Valley High School, multiracial student rule-breaking rate notably exceeds that of white students

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

Stephenson County home prices fall in October 2023 compared to October 2022

Senator Chesney to host Pet Rescue Event on December 2

City of Rock Falls Finance, Insurance and Investment Committee met October 24

City of Galena City Council met Sept. 25

City of Mt. Carroll City Council met Oct. 24

Lee County taxpayers give $285,241 in County School Facility Tax in August

Discipline at Lena-Winslow High School: Multiracial students most affected in 2021-22 school year

City of Morrison City Council met Sept. 25

City of Morrison City Council met Oct. 23

Discipline at Erie High School: Hispanic students most affected in 2021-22 school year

Oregon High School standout Hadley Lutz’s college team lost in NJCAA game on Saturday, November 25

Quinc Haverland, former Eastland High School standout, played on Saturday, November 25 in NJCAA game

West Carroll High School standout Tori Moshure’s college team lost in NJCAA game on Saturday, November 25

On Saturday, November 25, former Morrison High School standout Shelby Veltrop’s college team lost in an NJCAA game

Olivia Gartin, former Princeton High School standout, played on Saturday, November 25 in NJCAA game

On Saturday, November 25, Polo Comm High School standout Lindee Poper competed in NJCAA game

Dixon High School was well-represented by Abby Knipple and three former teammates now on Sauk Valley Skyhawks during the NJCAA game on Saturday, November 25

Winston Salem Christian School standout RaSean McMiller’s college team won in NJCAA game on Saturday, November 25

Illinois budget process challenged over constitutional concerns

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