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NW Illinois News area weekly mass times

By NW Illinois News | Apr 13, 2024

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

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School administrators earns 42.2% more on average than teachers in Byron Community Unit School District 226 in 2021-22 school year

By NW Illinois News | Apr 13, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Byron Community Unit School District 226 was $109,649 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $77,130, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Q1 Recap: 1 parolee from Lee County convicted of a sex crime set for supervised release

By NW Illinois News | Apr 12, 2024

There was one offender convicted of a sex crime living in Lee County released on parole during the first quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the NW Illinois News.

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Whiteside County taxpayers give $600,097 in County School Facility Tax in January

By NW Illinois News | Apr 12, 2024

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

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central City of Freeport: Precinct Freeport 10

By NW Illinois News | Apr 12, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a NW Illinois News analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 513 voters in Central City of Freeport: Precinct Freeport 10 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Who voted in Central Township of Erin: Precinct Erin 01 during 2020 Presidential Election?

By NW Illinois News | Apr 12, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a NW Illinois News analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 216 voters in Central Township of Erin: Precinct Erin 01 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Whiteside County residents pay $76,734 in County Sales Tax in January

By NW Illinois News | Apr 12, 2024

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

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Ogle County in week ending Apr. 6

By NW Illinois News | Apr 12, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Ogle County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Analysis: Oregon Community Unit School District 220 administrators rank 546th in state for average pay in 2022

By NW Illinois News | Apr 12, 2024

Administrators in Oregon Community Unit School District 220 earn an average of $98,838 per year, ranking 546th in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Illinois House of Representatives Recognizes Achievements of Photojournalist Lee Milner and Hosts Various Dignitaries

By NW Illinois News | Apr 12, 2024

This week the Illinois House of Representatives paid tribute to Lee Milner, a distinguished photojournalist, as reported by Leader McCombie who expressed House Republicans' appreciation for his work. The House also had the privilege of hosting the Consul General of Japan, Jun Yanagi, who engaged with members on economic opportunities.In addition to these notable guests, Realtors from Leader McCombie's region visited the state capitol, ensuring to capture a moment with the Leader for a photo. Moreover, Leader McCombie welcomed advocates from the Women’s Justice Institute...

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central S Township of Harlem: Precinct Harlem 01

By NW Illinois News | Apr 12, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a NW Illinois News analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 640 voters in Central S Township of Harlem: Precinct Harlem 01 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Beaton Exoneration Catalyzes Media Transparency

By Talia Ochoa, JBCHP Staff | Apr 12, 2024

In a recent turn of events, Justin Beaton, who was wrongly accused in a 2016 high-profile case in Racine, WI has been exonerated. This exoneration catalyzes media outlets to reevaluate their reporting practices and prioritize transparency.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Carroll County in week ending Apr. 6?

By NW Illinois News | Apr 12, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Carroll County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where was the cheapest place to fill up on diesel in cities in Jo Daviess County in week ending Apr. 6?

By NW Illinois News | Apr 12, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Jo Daviess County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

School administrators earns 88.1% more on average than teachers in Meridian Community Unit School District 223 in 2021-22 school year

By NW Illinois News | Apr 12, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Meridian Community Unit School District 223 was $109,885 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $58,433, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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How many lawyers were granted admission to practice law in cities within Ogle County in March?

By NW Illinois News | Apr 11, 2024

Cities within Ogle County recorded 14 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of March.

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2022: Eastland Community Unit School District 308 administrators rank 526th in state for average pay

By NW Illinois News | Apr 11, 2024

Administrators in Eastland Community Unit School District 308 earn an average of $99,935 per year, ranking 526th in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Who voted in Eastern City of Freeport: Precinct Freeport 01 during 2020 Presidential Election?

By NW Illinois News | Apr 11, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a NW Illinois News analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 302 voters in Eastern City of Freeport: Precinct Freeport 01 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Carroll County in week ending Apr. 6?

By NW Illinois News | Apr 11, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Carroll County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Q1 Recap: 1 parolee from Lee County convicted of a crime involving alcohol set for supervised release

By NW Illinois News | Apr 11, 2024

There was one offender convicted of a crime involving alcohol living in Lee County released on parole during the first quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the NW Illinois News.