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Sterling Community Unit School District 5 Education: 1,750 white students were enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

By NW Illinois News | Oct 11, 2023

In Sterling Community Unit School District 5, 55.4% of students identified as white in the 2021-22 school year.

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Q3 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from Jo Daviess County convicted of a property crime set for supervised release

By NW Illinois News | Oct 11, 2023

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

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Effective property tax rate in Whiteside County outpaced the national average in Q3 2023

By NW Illinois News | Oct 11, 2023

Property owners in Whiteside County paid 2.5% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the third quarter of 2023, which is more than 2.3 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by NW Illinois News.

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McCombie Condemns Atrocities Against Civilians in Israel

By NW Illinois News | Oct 11, 2023

House Republican Leader Tony McCombie has expressed her deep concern and condemnation regarding the recent atrocities committed against civilians in Israel. In response to eyewitness accounts and video evidence, McCombie issued a statement expressing her horror at the "barbaric acts" perpetrated by Hamas terrorists.McCombie's statement emphasizes the severity of the situation, particularly highlighting the "slaughter of infants and entire families in their homes." She also denounced the "savage rape and mutilation of women," calling these acts heinous and beyond...

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Chadwick-Milledgeville Community Unit School District 399's enrollment rank increases during 2021-22 school year

By NW Illinois News | Oct 11, 2023

Chadwick-Milledgeville Community Unit School District 399 welcomed 357 students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

City of Dixon City Council met Aug. 7

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 11, 2023

City of Dixon City Council met Monday, Aug. 7

City of Galena Historic Preservation Commission met Sept. 7

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 11, 2023

City of Galena Historic Preservation Commission met Thursday, Sept. 7

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Analysis: Ogle County effective property tax rates outpaced the national average in Q3 2023

By NW Illinois News | Oct 10, 2023

Property owners in Ogle County paid 2.4% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the third quarter of 2023, which is more than 2.1 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by NW Illinois News.

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Q3 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from Carroll County convicted of a crime involving drugs set for supervised release

By NW Illinois News | Oct 10, 2023

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

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There were 512 white students enrolled in Rochelle Township High School District 212 in 2021-22 school year

By NW Illinois News | Oct 10, 2023

In Rochelle Township High School District 212, 57.2% of students identified as white in the 2021-22 school year.

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Stephenson County residents participate in secure document shredding event hosted by State Representative Tony McCombie

By NW Illinois News | Oct 10, 2023

Dozens of Stephenson County residents took advantage of a safe and secure document shredding event in Freeport today. The event was hosted by State Representative Tony McCombie in partnership with the Stephenson County Sheriff’s Office, ComEd, and State Representative John Cabello. The Freeport Recycling Center’s “Shred Beast” staff and truck played a vital role in providing this valuable service to the community."It's great to see so many residents taking steps to protect their personal information," said State Representative Tony McCombie. "The on-site...

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$61,790 in County Sales Tax collected in July for Stephenson County

By NW Illinois News | Oct 10, 2023

In July, Stephenson County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund Accepting Applications for Mortgage and Property Tax Assistance

By NW Illinois News | Oct 10, 2023

The Illinois Housing Development Authority is now accepting applications for the Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund, which aims to provide support to homeowners who are struggling with mortgage payments, property taxes, insurance, and homeowner/condo association fees. Homeowners in need of assistance are urged to apply online before the deadline of October 31st to potentially receive up to $60,000 in mortgage and property tax aid.In order to ensure homeowners are well-informed and prepared for the application process, the Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund is...

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Warren Community Unit School District 205 ranks 664th in enrollment with 367 students during 2021-22 school year

By NW Illinois News | Oct 10, 2023

Warren Community Unit School District 205 welcomed 367 students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Weekly News from Rep. McCombie

By NW Illinois News | Oct 10, 2023

In a weekly update from Representative McCombie, she highlighted her recent activities in Northwest Illinois, including meeting with retired teachers, celebrating Manufacturing Day with local businesses, participating in community festivities, and supporting local organizations. However, the focus of this update shifted to a deeply troubling report released by the Illinois Auditor General regarding severe lapses within the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) that are endangering the well-being of children. The report found that DCFS failed to comply with...

City of East Dubuque City Council met Aug. 7

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 10, 2023

City of East Dubuque City Council met Monday, Aug. 7

City of Rock Falls Public Works/Public Property Committee met Sept. 7

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 10, 2023

City of Rock Falls Public Works/Public Property Committee met Thursday, Sept. 7

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Median home valuation prices in Whiteside County fell to $100,000 in Q3 2023

By NW Illinois News | Oct 9, 2023

The median sale price of a home sold in the third quarter of 2023 in Whiteside County fell by $6,000, while total sales decreased by 9.3%.

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Carroll County effective property tax rate in Q3 2023 was higher than the national average

By NW Illinois News | Oct 9, 2023

Property owners in Carroll County paid 1.6% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the third quarter of 2023, which is more than 1.5 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by NW Illinois News.

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Pearl City Community Unit School District 200 enrollment numbers in bottom 50% among Illinois districts during 2021-22 school year

By NW Illinois News | Oct 9, 2023

Pearl City Community Unit School District 200 welcomed 416 students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.