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Weekly recap of Whiteside County home sales during week ending April 20

By NW Illinois News | Apr 27, 2024

There were 14 reported residential sales in Whiteside County in the week ending April 20, according to BlockShopper.com.

Weekly recap of Ogle County home sales during week ending April 20

By NW Illinois News | Apr 27, 2024

There were seven reported residential sales in Ogle County in the week ending April 20, according to BlockShopper.com.

Weekly recap of Stephenson County home sales during week ending April 20

By NW Illinois News | Apr 27, 2024

There were 12 reported residential sales in Stephenson County in the week ending April 20, according to BlockShopper.com.

$60,847 in County Sales Tax collected in January for Lee County

By NW Illinois News | Apr 27, 2024

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

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Lee County in week ending Apr. 20

By NW Illinois News | Apr 27, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Lee County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Carroll County in week ending Apr. 20

By NW Illinois News | Apr 27, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Carroll County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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NW Illinois News area weekly mass times

By NW Illinois News | Apr 27, 2024

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

How many Black students were enrolled in Jo Daviess County County schools in 2021-22 school year?

By NW Illinois News | Apr 27, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, less than 1% of students enrolled in Jo Daviess County County school districts identified as Black.

How much more does an administrator earn than teachers in River Bend Community Unit School District 2 in 2021-22 school year?

By NW Illinois News | Apr 27, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in River Bend Community Unit School District 2 was $98,672 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $51,604, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Where was the cheapest place to fill up on diesel in cities in Lee County in week ending Apr. 20?

By NW Illinois News | Apr 26, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Lee County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

Where was the cheapest place to fill up on premium gas in cities in Lee County in week ending Apr. 20?

By NW Illinois News | Apr 26, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Lee County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

School administrators earns 62.7% more on average than teachers in Oregon Community Unit School District 220 in 2021-22 school year

By NW Illinois News | Apr 26, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Oregon Community Unit School District 220 was $98,838 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $60,743, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Stephenson County in week ending Apr. 20?

By NW Illinois News | Apr 26, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Stephenson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie Engages with 89th District Communities

By NW Illinois News | Apr 26, 2024

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie was actively engaging with the communities in her 89th Legislative District this past week. Despite lawmakers not being in session, Leader McCombie seized the opportunity to participate in various events throughout the district.McCombie, alongside State Rep. Brad Fritts, visited the Polo Fire Department, demonstrating her commitment to supporting local first responders. She also took the time to explore the Northwest Illinois Model Railroad Club in Chadwick, a hub for train enthusiasts and model train fans that has been thriving since...

Construction Update: Work on Illinois 78

By NW Illinois News | Apr 26, 2024

The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that construction work on Illinois 78 in Morrison is set to commence on May 1st. According to the department, motorists can anticipate delays and are advised to allocate extra time for their journeys through the area. The project is expected to be finalized in November.