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News from February 2024

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3rd largest nursing home in Stephenson County as of Q4 2023

By NW Illinois News | Feb 29, 2024

With an overall rating of two, Manor Court of Freeport was the third largest nursing home in Stephenson County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central City of Rock Falls: Precinct Coloma 2

By NW Illinois News | Feb 29, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a NW Illinois News analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 443 voters in Central City of Rock Falls: Precinct Coloma 2 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Ogle County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Feb. 24

By NW Illinois News | Feb 29, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Ogle County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Test expectations: How many Byron Community Unit School District 226 students failed to meet the ELA IAR expectations in 2021-22 school year?

By NW Illinois News | Feb 29, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 56.6% of Byron Community Unit School District 226 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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$6.3 million in County School Facility Tax collected in 2022 for Whiteside County

By NW Illinois News | Feb 29, 2024

In 2022, Whiteside County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Truancy among Jo Daviess County districts students fell in 2021-22 school year compared to previous school year

By NW Illinois News | Feb 29, 2024

Jo Daviess County districts saw a truancy rate of 3% in the 2021-22 school year, lower than the state average.

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Stephenson County Nursing Homes: Who’s behind Stephenson Nursing Center?

By NW Illinois News | Feb 29, 2024

Owned by County of Stephenson since July 21, 2014, Stephenson Nursing Center had an overall rating of one in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Stephenson County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Feb. 24

By NW Illinois News | Feb 29, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Stephenson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Ogle County in 2021

By NW Illinois News | Feb 29, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Ogle County received $19.6 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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11.9% of Rochelle Community Consolidated School District 231 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2021-22 school year

By NW Illinois News | Feb 29, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 11.9% of Rochelle Community Consolidated School District 231 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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McCombie Chooses Saporito’s Pizza for First Business Highlight

By NW Illinois News | Feb 29, 2024

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie chose Saporito’s Pizza as the first business to be highlighted in her program aimed at promoting the local business community in northwest Illinois. Presenting the restaurant with a certificate of recognition, McCombie described Saporito’s as a place where one can "taste Italy in downtown Lena," offering homemade pizzas, pastas, and signature dishes.In her own words, McCombie expressed her satisfaction with the choice, stating, "This is a great local spot with a fantastic menu and even better service—I am pleased that folks around the...

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Stephenson County in 2021

By NW Illinois News | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Stephenson County received $25.3 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much in taxpayer-funded subsidies did farmers in DeKalb County receive in 2021?

By NW Illinois News | Feb 28, 2024

Farms in DeKalb County received $13,743,400 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Pearl Pavilion: 1-star nursing home in Stephenson County

By NW Illinois News | Feb 28, 2024

Owned by four stakeholders, Pearl Pavilion had an overall rating of one in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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12.3% of Freeport School District 145 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2021-22 school year

By NW Illinois News | Feb 28, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 12.3% of Freeport School District 145 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Truancy among Whiteside County districts students fell in 2021-22 school year compared to previous school year

By NW Illinois News | Feb 28, 2024

Truancy is a persistent issue in many schools across the United States, with some students regularly skipping classes and falling behind in their studies.

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Prairie State taxes: Ogle County residents rank 65th in total sales taxes paid for November 2023

By NW Illinois News | Feb 28, 2024

Ogle County residents paid $214,819 in sales taxes, ranking 65th in total sales taxes paid per county in November 2023.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Lee County in week ending Feb. 24

By NW Illinois News | Feb 28, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Lee County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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How did Central City of Rock Falls: Precinct Coloma 8 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By NW Illinois News | Feb 28, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a NW Illinois News analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 469 voters in Central City of Rock Falls: Precinct Coloma 8 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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In the 2021-22 school year, 57% of Warren Community Unit School District 205 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR

By NW Illinois News | Feb 28, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 57% of Warren Community Unit School District 205 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.