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News from August 2024

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Stephenson County in week ending Aug. 24?

By NW Illinois News | Aug 31, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Stephenson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Week ending Aug. 24: Ogle County home sales

By NW Illinois News | Aug 31, 2024

There were eight reported residential sales in Ogle County in the week ending Aug. 24, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Stephenson County home sales during week ending Aug. 24

By NW Illinois News | Aug 31, 2024

There were 13 reported residential sales in Stephenson County in the week ending Aug. 24, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Lee County home sales in week ending Aug. 24

By NW Illinois News | Aug 31, 2024

There was one reported residential sale in Lee County in the week ending Aug. 24, according to BlockShopper.com.

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Whiteside County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Aug. 24

By NW Illinois News | Aug 31, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Whiteside County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Weekly recap of Carroll County home sales during week ending Aug. 24

By NW Illinois News | Aug 31, 2024

There were two reported residential sales in Carroll County in the week ending Aug. 24, according to BlockShopper.com.

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McCombie advocates for stricter penalties after DCFS worker's death

By NW Illinois News | Aug 31, 2024

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie has been advocating for legislation aimed at imposing harsher penalties on individuals who harm Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) workers. This effort has been ongoing since the 2018 death of DCFS worker Pamela Knight.

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Whiteside County residents pay $60,769 in County Sales Tax in May

By NW Illinois News | Aug 31, 2024

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

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Whiteside County in week ending Aug. 17

By NW Illinois News | Aug 30, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Whiteside County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Rep. Fritts honors Oliver's Corner Market as August's local business highlight

By NW Illinois News | Aug 30, 2024

State Representative Bradley Fritts (R-Dixon) has chosen Oliver’s Corner Market in Dixon for his August 2024 local business highlight. Rep. Fritts toured the market and presented its owners with a certificate of appreciation, recognizing their contributions to the community.

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Illinois man convicted in murder of child protection specialist

By NW Illinois News | Aug 30, 2024

Dierdre Silas was killed in January 2022 while responding to a call about possibly endangered children at a home in Thayer, approximately 23 miles south of Springfield. Silas, a child protection specialist for the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), was investigating "a report of abuse and neglect" against the parents of two children living at the residence.

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City of Morrison City Council met August 26

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Aug 29, 2024

City of Morrison City Council met 6:30 p.m. Monday, August 26.

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McCombie criticizes exclusion from new Illinois public transit working group

By NW Illinois News | Aug 29, 2024

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie issued a statement in response to House Speaker Emanuel Chris Welch’s creation of a new House working group on Illinois’ public transit system.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Whiteside County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Aug. 17

By NW Illinois News | Aug 28, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Whiteside County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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How many lawyers in good standing were practicing law in cities within Stephenson County as of July?

By NW Illinois News | Aug 27, 2024

There were 19 lawyers in good standing in cities within Stephenson County as of July.

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Trial begins for man accused of murdering DCFS worker

By NW Illinois News | Aug 27, 2024

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie has filed two bills aimed at increasing protections for Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) workers and others safeguarding the state's most vulnerable. As Benjamin Reed, the individual accused of murdering DCFS worker Deirdre Silas in 2022, stands trial today, these legislative efforts are brought into sharper focus.

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Senator Andrew Chesney: 'Happy Illinois Constitution Day!'

By NW Illinois News | Aug 27, 2024

Senator Andrew Chesney celebrated Illinois Constitution Day, stating, "on August 26, 1818, Illinois ratified its first State Constitution." He made the statement in an Aug. 26 Facebook post.

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City of Morrison City Council met July 22

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 27, 2024

City of Morrison City Council met Monday, July 22

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City of East Dubuque Development, Planning and Infrastructure Committee met July 29

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 27, 2024

City of East Dubuque Development, Planning and Infrastructure Committee met Monday, July 29

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City of East Dubuque Utilities Committee met July 29

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 27, 2024

City of East Dubuque Utilities Committee met Monday, July 29