NW Illinois News

Which former NW Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 8?

By NW Illinois News | Jan 6, 2024

These former NW Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 8.

Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central City of Fulton: Precinct Fulton 2

By NW Illinois News | Jan 6, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a NW Illinois News analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 277 voters in Central City of Fulton: Precinct Fulton 2 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Lee County collects $97,305 in Countywide Sales Tax in October

By NW Illinois News | Jan 6, 2024

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

42.2% of Kings Consolidated School District 144 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2021-22 school year

By NW Illinois News | Jan 6, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 42.2% of Kings Consolidated School District 144 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Ogle County home sales during week ending Dec. 30, 2023

By NW Illinois News | Jan 6, 2024

There were six reported residential sales in Ogle County in the week ending Dec. 30, 2023, according to BlockShopper.com.

Weekly recap of Whiteside County home sales during week ending Dec. 30, 2023

By NW Illinois News | Jan 6, 2024

There were three reported residential sales in Whiteside County in the week ending Dec. 30, 2023, according to BlockShopper.com.

Home sales during week ending Dec. 30, 2023 in Carroll County

By NW Illinois News | Jan 6, 2024

There were two reported residential sales in Carroll County in the week ending Dec. 30, 2023, according to BlockShopper.com.

NW Illinois News area weekly mass times

By NW Illinois News | Jan 6, 2024

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

Test expectations: How many West Carroll Community Unit School District 314 students failed to meet the Math IAR expectations in 2021-22 school year?

By NW Illinois News | Jan 6, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 87.6% of West Carroll Community Unit School District 314 students failed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

City of East Dubuque City Council met Nov. 6

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jan 6, 2024

City of East Dubuque City Council met Monday, Nov. 6

37th State Senate District candidate Arellano: ‘I resolve to support candidates who will work diligently to lower taxes and reduce wasteful government spending’

By NW Illinois News | Jan 5, 2024

Li Arellano, a candidate for the 37th State Senate District, is urging voters to support candidates who are committed to lowering taxes and reducing government spending in 2024. Drawing from his experience as a former small business owner dealing with high taxes and regulations, as well as his tenure as the Mayor of Dixon where he demonstrated conservative fiscal leadership, Arellano emphasizes the need for candidates who are dedicated to fiscal responsibility.

Jo Daviess County taxpayers give $276,612 in County School Facility Tax in October

By NW Illinois News | Jan 5, 2024

In October, Jo Daviess County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

From Rock Island Today

McGraw: ‘Eric Sorensen has repeatedly voted against protecting our southern border’

By Rock Island Today | 11 months ago

Judge Joe McGraw, a contender for the 17th Congressional District, has criticized incumbent Eric Sorensen and President Joe Biden for what he perceives as their failure to secure the southern border. McGraw contends that the surge of illegal immigrants and the influx of fentanyl into America, exacerbated by Sorensen and Biden’s leadership, are detrimental to local communities and overburdening social services.

Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central SE City of Sterling: Precinct Sterling 2

By NW Illinois News | Jan 5, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a NW Illinois News analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 353 voters in Central SE City of Sterling: Precinct Sterling 2 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

43.1% of Warren Community Unit School District 205 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2021-22 school year

By NW Illinois News | Jan 5, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 43.1% of Warren Community Unit School District 205 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Who voted in Central Township of Fulton: Precinct Fulton 4 during 2020 Presidential Election?

By NW Illinois News | Jan 5, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a NW Illinois News analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 670 voters in Central Township of Fulton: Precinct Fulton 4 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

In the 2021-22 school year, 87.7% of Freeport School District 145 students failed the Math portion of the IAR

By NW Illinois News | Jan 5, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 87.7% of Freeport School District 145 students failed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Lee County residents pay $1.1 million in Countywide Sales Tax in 2022

By NW Illinois News | Jan 5, 2024

In 2022, Lee County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

Legislative Updates from Rep. Fritts

By NW Illinois News | Jan 5, 2024

State Representative Bradley J. Fritts is starting the new year by expressing gratitude to the people of District 74 for their trust and support. As he enters another year of service, Rep. Fritts aims to keep the constituents informed about important legislative updates that may affect their lives.Effective January 1st, 2024, several new laws have come into effect in the state of Illinois. Rep. Fritts highlights some of the key areas these laws address, including healthcare, law enforcement, education, and protecting victims. These laws have the potential to impact the...

City of Dixon City Council met Nov. 6

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jan 5, 2024

City of Dixon City Council met Monday, Nov. 6