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Carroll County taxpayers give $32,350 in County Sales Tax in May

By NW Illinois News | Aug 2, 2024

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

1 gas station in cities throughout Jo Daviess County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending July 27

By NW Illinois News | Aug 2, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Jo Daviess County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Stephenson County taxpayers give $87,404 in County Sales Tax in May

By NW Illinois News | Aug 2, 2024

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

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Stephenson County in week ending July 27?

By NW Illinois News | Aug 2, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Stephenson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Home prices in Whiteside County increased

By NW Illinois News | Aug 2, 2024

The median sale price of a home sold in the second quarter of 2024 in Whiteside County rose by $11,950, while total sales decreased by 11.6%.

2 gas stations in cities throughout Stephenson County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending July 27

By NW Illinois News | Aug 2, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Stephenson County was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

How did home valuation prices perform in Carroll County during first half of 2024?

By NW Illinois News | Aug 2, 2024

The median sale price of a home sold in the first half of 2024 in Carroll County rose by $1,500, while total sales decreased by 20%.

Water safety advice from CDC emphasizes constant supervision

By NW Illinois News | Aug 2, 2024

This summer, as many people spend time in and around water, it is essential to keep important water safety tips in mind. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 and the second leading cause of unintentional injury death for children ages 5 to 14. For every child who dies from drowning, another seven receive emergency department care for non-fatal submersion injuries.

Sweet Corn Day celebrated in Savanna with community participation

By NW Illinois News | Aug 2, 2024

The annual Sweet Corn Day celebration was a success in Savanna. House Minority Leader Tony McCombie invited area residents to celebrate Sweet Corn Appreciation Day, which is honored annually on August 1st due to legislation the Leader passed.

Cheapest E15 gas in cities across Lee County in week ending July 27

By NW Illinois News | Aug 2, 2024

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Lee County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Ogle County in week ending July 27

By NW Illinois News | Aug 1, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Ogle County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Carroll County median home valuation prices fell by 6.6% in Q2

By NW Illinois News | Aug 1, 2024

The median sale price of a home sold in the second quarter of 2024 in Carroll County fell by $5,750, while total sales decreased by 25.6%.

1 gas station in cities throughout Stephenson County had the cheapest E15 gas in week ending July 27

By NW Illinois News | Aug 1, 2024

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Stephenson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.