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City of East Dubuque City Council met Jan. 2

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jan 10, 2024

City of East Dubuque City Council met Tuesday, Jan. 2

Did Pearl City Community Unit School District 200 students succeed or flounder in their 2021-22 school year ELA tests?

By NW Illinois News | Jan 10, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 38.8% of Pearl City Community Unit School District 200 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Did Lee Center Community Unit School District 271 students fail or pass their 2021-22 Math tests?

By NW Illinois News | Jan 10, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 82.6% of Lee Center Community Unit School District 271 students failed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central City of Sterling: Precinct Sterling 3

By NW Illinois News | Jan 10, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a NW Illinois News analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 329 voters in Central City of Sterling: Precinct Sterling 3 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Lee County taxpayers give $713,615 in County Sales Tax in 2022

By NW Illinois News | Jan 10, 2024

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

Senator Andrew Chesney Launches First Annual “Valentines for Seniors” Card Drive

By NW Illinois News | Jan 10, 2024

Illinois State Senator Andrew Chesney has announced the launch of his first annual "Valentines for Seniors" card drive. The initiative aims to bring joy and show appreciation to the elderly in the community by delivering homemade cards to assisted living centers, nursing homes, and long-term care facilities across the 45th Senate District."Seniors are a special part of our community, and this card drive will show them they are appreciated and that we're thinking of them," said Senator Chesney. He is calling on students from public and private schools, church groups,...

City of Galena Zoning Board of Appeals met Nov. 8

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jan 10, 2024

City of Galena Zoning Board of Appeals met Wednesday, Nov. 8

City of Rochelle City Council met Dec. 11

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jan 10, 2024

City of Rochelle City Council met Tuesday, Dec. 11

Stephenson County residents pay $128,966 in Countywide Sales Tax in October

By NW Illinois News | Jan 9, 2024

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

Did Eswood Community Consolidated School District 269 students fail or pass their 2021-22 Math tests?

By NW Illinois News | Jan 9, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 85.5% of Eswood Community Consolidated School District 269 students failed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

37th State Senate District candidate Arellano: ‘I resolve to stand firm in defending our Second Amendment rights and supporting candidates who share this commitment’

By NW Illinois News | Jan 9, 2024

Li Arellano, a candidate for the 37th State Senate District, has rallied his supporters to make 2024 the year to "Protect Our Second Amendment Rights." As a staunch advocate for gun rights, Arellano emphasized his commitment to defending these rights and encouraged his followers to support candidates who share this conviction, presenting himself as a Conservative Republican actively working to safeguard constitutional rights.

Who voted in Central City of Rock Falls: Precinct Coloma 7 during 2020 Presidential Election?

By NW Illinois News | Jan 9, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a NW Illinois News analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 381 voters in Central City of Rock Falls: Precinct Coloma 7 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

From Rock Island Today

17th Congressional District candidate McGraw: ‘Border security isn’t a Republican or Democrat issue’

By Rock Island Today | 11 months ago

Judge Joe McGraw, a candidate for the 17th Congressional District, has taken a definitive position on border security emphasizing that the issue transcends party lines and demanding action from do-nothing politicians. McGraw called out his opponent, U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen (D-Ill.), accusing him of playing games with the critical matter of securing the southern border.

Did Galena Unit School District 120 students succeed or flounder in their 2021-22 school year Math tests?

By NW Illinois News | Jan 9, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 39.5% of Galena Unit School District 120 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

City of Morrison City Council met December 11

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jan 9, 2024

City of Morrison City Council met 6:30 p.m. Monday, December 11.

City of Rock Falls City Council met Nov. 7

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jan 9, 2024

City of Rock Falls City Council met Tuesday, Nov. 7

City of Galena City Council met Dec. 11

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jan 9, 2024

City of Galena City Council met Monday, Dec. 11

Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central E Township of Mount Pleasant: Precinct Mt Pleasant 5

By NW Illinois News | Jan 8, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a NW Illinois News analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 236 voters in Central E Township of Mount Pleasant: Precinct Mt Pleasant 5 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Ogle County collects $122,865 in Countywide Sales Tax in October

By NW Illinois News | Jan 8, 2024

In October, Ogle County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

In the 2021-22 school year, 85.6% of Dixon Unit School District 170 students failed the Math portion of the IAR

By NW Illinois News | Jan 8, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 85.6% of Dixon Unit School District 170 students failed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.