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Q4 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from Carroll County convicted of a property crime set for supervised release

By NW Illinois News | Jan 11, 2024

There was one offender convicted of a property crime living in Carroll County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the NW Illinois News.

How did Central Township of Clyde: Precinct Clyde residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By NW Illinois News | Jan 11, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a NW Illinois News analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 255 voters in Central Township of Clyde: Precinct Clyde cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

$158,500 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in October for Whiteside County

By NW Illinois News | Jan 11, 2024

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

Dakota Community Unit School District 201: How many students met or exceeded expectations in Math in 2021-22 school year?

By NW Illinois News | Jan 11, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 38.5% of Dakota Community Unit School District 201 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Sterling Community Unit School District 5: How many students failed Math test in 2021-22 school year?

By NW Illinois News | Jan 11, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 82.3% of Sterling Community Unit School District 5 students failed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

From Rock Island Today

17th Congressional District candidate McGraw: ‘Illinois recently ranked #6 in fentanyl deaths’

By Rock Island Today | 11 months ago

Judge Joe McGraw, a candidate for the 17th Congressional District, has underscored the pressing need for a holistic strategy to confront Illinois' alarming position as the sixth-highest state in the nation for fentanyl-related fatalities. His proposed solution includes border security enhancement, intensified action against drug dealers, and improved recovery alternatives for individuals battling addiction.

City of Rochelle City Council met Nov. 13

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jan 11, 2024

City of Rochelle City Council met Monday, Nov. 13

City of Mt. Carroll City Council met Dec. 12

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jan 11, 2024

City of Mt. Carroll City Council met Tuesday, Dec. 12

Stephenson County collects $208,402 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in October

By NW Illinois News | Jan 10, 2024

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

Q4 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from Carroll County convicted of a sex crime set for supervised release

By NW Illinois News | Jan 10, 2024

There was one offender convicted of a sex crime living in Carroll County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the NW Illinois News.