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The most prevalent ethnicity in Jo Daviess County student body in the 2021-22 school year was white, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Carroll County schools: Which ethnicity was most represented in 2021-22 school year?

The most prevalent ethnicity in Carroll County student body in the 2021-22 school year was white, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Legislative Updates from Rep. Fritts

Tomorrow marks the beginning of the veto session in Springfield, where important legislative issues will be addressed. Rep. Fritts expresses hope for collaboration during this session to pass sound legislation for the people of Illinois.In the spirit of National Cyber Security Awareness Month, Rep. Fritts highlights the importance of staying safe online. "Use strong passwords, turn on multifactor authentication, recognize and report phishing attempts, and update software regularly," advises Fritts, emphasizing the need to protect personal information from cyber scams....

Ogle County ranks 64th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during July

Ogle County residents paid $210,086 in sales taxes, ranking 64th in total sales taxes paid per county in July.

City of Polo City Council met Aug. 21

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 23, 2023

City of Polo City Council met Monday, Aug. 21

City of Polo City Council met Sept. 18

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 23, 2023

City of Polo City Council met Monday, Sept. 18

$563,622 in County School Facility Tax collected in July for Whiteside County

By NW Illinois News | Oct 22, 2023

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

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NW Illinois News area weekly mass times

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

How many companies in cities in Lee County received FDA inspections in Q3 2023?

There were three companies in cities associated with Lee County that received three FDA inspections in the third quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

Weekly recap of Carroll County home sales during week ending Oct. 14

There was one reported residential sale in Carroll County in the week ending Oct. 14, according to BlockShopper.com.

Saturday night football: Morrison Mustangs are the only local football team playing today - Oct. 21

This team from the NW Illinois News coverage area is scheduled to play later today starting at 1 p.m.

Ogle County home sales during week ending Oct. 14

There were 10 reported residential sales in Ogle County in the week ending Oct. 14, according to BlockShopper.com.

Whiteside County home sales in week ending Oct. 14

There were 19 reported residential sales in Whiteside County in the week ending Oct. 14, according to BlockShopper.com.

Illinois EPA Announces Opening of Next EV Rebate Program Funding Round

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that the next Electric Vehicle (EV) Rebate Program funding round will open on November 1, 2023. Running until January 31, 2024, this funding round aims to incentivize Illinois residents to purchase all-electric passenger vehicles or motorcycles from licensed dealers in the state.Under this program, residents who purchase a new or used all-electric passenger vehicle will be eligible for a rebate of $4,000, while those purchasing an all-electric motorcycle will be eligible for a rebate of $1,500. Priority in...

Friday night football: where to see the Fulton Steamers and 23 other local football teams play today - Oct. 20

These teams from the NW Illinois News coverage area are scheduled to play later today starting at 6 p.m.

How did home valuation prices perform in Whiteside County in September 2023, compared to September 2022?

In September 2023, the median sale price of a home in Whiteside County fell by $19,050 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 6.7%.

McCombie & Keicher: 2nd Annual Education Summit A Success

House Republican Leader and State Representative Tony McCombie, along with State Representative Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore), recently organized a successful Education Summit in Illinois. The event aimed to address concerns and discuss potential improvements for the state's education system. Educators, administrators, and board members from the local area were invited to participate in the summit.During the summit, the representatives provided a legislative update and engaged in a productive dialogue with the attendees. The event proved to be a valuable platform for...

Illinois State Police to Hold Additional Hearings on Assault Weapon Registration Process

The Illinois State Police have announced that they will be holding additional public hearings to gather feedback on the registration process for assault weapons under the Democrats' firearms ban. These hearings will provide an opportunity for the public to voice their concerns and suggestions regarding the rules that will become permanent next year.In an effort to ensure transparency and inclusivity, the Illinois State Police have taken this step to engage with the community and gather valuable input from gun owners and other stakeholders. The public hearings will allow...

Steward Elementary School District 220's enrollment rank decreases during 2021-22 school year