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Prairie State sales taxes: Jo Daviess County residents paid 43rd-largest sum in October 2023

By NW Illinois News | Jan 8, 2024

Jo Daviess County residents paid $424,382 in sales taxes, the 43rd highest total paid per county in October 2023.

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Bishop: ‘Thank you, Guns Save Life - Peoria, IL, for the opportunity to speak at your meeting last night’

By NW Illinois News | Jan 8, 2024

District 37 State Senate candidate Chris Bishop expressed appreciation to Guns Save Life for the opportunity to address the audience at a recent meeting organized by the Peoria-based gun rights advocacy group. Bishop, who took to Facebook to convey his gratitude, highlighted the privilege of listening to retired Lt. Colonel Mark A. Hurley and the pleasure of meeting numerous Peoria County Republicans in attendance.

39.7% of Galena Unit School District 120 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2021-22 school year

By NW Illinois News | Jan 8, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 39.7% of Galena Unit School District 120 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Senator Chesney Launches Valentines for Seniors Program, Migrant Crisis Intensifies

By NW Illinois News | Jan 8, 2024

Senator Chesney of the 45th District has announced the launch of a new program called "Valentines for Seniors," aimed at bringing joy and companionship to elderly individuals in nursing homes, assisted living centers, and long-term care facilities. The program invites students and community groups to create homemade cards, notes, and drawings that will be distributed to seniors on or before Valentine's Day. Senator Chesney emphasizes the importance of combatting loneliness among the elderly, stating, "Loneliness can be a real issue for the elderly, so it’s nice to bring...

City of Polo City Council met Nov. 6

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jan 8, 2024

City of Polo City Council met Monday, Nov. 6

City of Galena Historic Preservation Commission met Dec. 7

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jan 8, 2024

City of Galena Historic Preservation Commission met Thursday, Dec. 7

Freeport School District 145: How many students failed ELA test in 2021-22 school year?

By NW Illinois News | Jan 7, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 86.1% of Freeport School District 145 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Lee County residents pay $149,515 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in October

By NW Illinois News | Jan 7, 2024

In October, Lee County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

How did Western Township of Mount Pleasant: Precinct Mt Pleasant 3 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By NW Illinois News | Jan 7, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a NW Illinois News analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 383 voters in Western Township of Mount Pleasant: Precinct Mt Pleasant 3 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Stephenson County taxpayers give $64,502 in County Sales Tax in October

By NW Illinois News | Jan 7, 2024

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

Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico Community Unit School District 3: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2021-22 school year?

By NW Illinois News | Jan 7, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 41.6% of Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico Community Unit School District 3 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Abby Knipple, alongside three other former Dixon High School standouts, played on Saturday, January 6 in NJCAA game for Sauk Valley Skyhawks

By NW Illinois News | Jan 7, 2024

The game took place in Chicago, Illinois.

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Prairie State sales taxes: Jo Daviess County residents paid 43rd-largest sum in October 2023

Bishop: ‘Thank you, Guns Save Life - Peoria, IL, for the opportunity to speak at your meeting last night’

39.7% of Galena Unit School District 120 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2021-22 school year

Senator Chesney Launches Valentines for Seniors Program, Migrant Crisis Intensifies

City of Polo City Council met Nov. 6

City of Galena Historic Preservation Commission met Dec. 7

Freeport School District 145: How many students failed ELA test in 2021-22 school year?

Lee County residents pay $149,515 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in October

How did Western Township of Mount Pleasant: Precinct Mt Pleasant 3 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

Stephenson County taxpayers give $64,502 in County Sales Tax in October

Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico Community Unit School District 3: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2021-22 school year?

Eastland High School standout Quinc Haverland’s college team won in NJCAA game on Saturday, January 6

On Saturday, January 6, former West Carroll High School standout Tori Moshure’s college team won in an NJCAA game

On Saturday, January 6, Morrison High School standout Shelby Veltrop competed in NJCAA game

On Saturday, January 6, former Princeton High School standout Olivia Gartin’s college team won in an NJCAA game

Lindee Poper, former Polo Comm High School standout, played on Saturday, January 6 in NJCAA game

Abby Knipple, alongside three other former Dixon High School standouts, played on Saturday, January 6 in NJCAA game for Sauk Valley Skyhawks

On Saturday, January 6, former Oregon High School standout Hadley Lutz’s college team won in an NJCAA game

Habib Alidu Ball and Periyon Mayes, former East High School standouts, played on Saturday, January 6 in NJCAA game

Olney High School standout Salot Young’s college team won in NJCAA game on Saturday, January 6

City of Rochelle City Council met Nov. 12

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