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In December 2023, the median sale price of a home in Lee County rose by $54,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 53.8%.

Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Southeastern Township of Sterling: Precinct Sterling 15

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a NW Illinois News analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 618 voters in Southeastern Township of Sterling: Precinct Sterling 15 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Springfield, Jan 16 2024 - The 2024 Spring legislative session has begun in Springfield, and State Representative [Your Name] is ready to serve the people of District 74. On the first day of the session, Representative [Your Name] expressed excitement to work alongside fellow State Representatives Travis Weaver and Amy Elik.Representative [Your Name] stated, "I am excited to get to work for the people of District 74!" The representative is determined to fulfill their responsibilities and address the needs and concerns of their constituents.As the session commences, the...

Senate and House Republicans Offer Legislative Solutions to Address Migrant Crisis in Illinois

A group of Republican legislators in Illinois is taking action to address the migrant crisis that is overwhelming state and community resources. State Senators Andrew Chesney and Dave Syverson, along with Assistant House Republican Leader John M. Cabello and State Representative Joe Sosnowski, held a press conference at the Capitol to discuss the issue and propose solutions.The lawmakers attribute the crisis to weak border policies by the Biden Administration and Illinois laws that act as incentives for undocumented individuals to come to the state. Senator Chesney...

Did West Carroll Community Unit School District 314 students fail or pass their 2021-22 ELA tests?

In the 2021-22 school year, 81.2% of West Carroll Community Unit School District 314 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Effective property tax rate in Carroll County outpaced the national average in Q4 2023

Property owners in Carroll County paid 2.9% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the fourth quarter of 2023, which is more than 2.6 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by NW Illinois News.

Home prices in Whiteside County increased

The median sale price of a home sold in the fourth quarter of 2023 in Whiteside County rose by $5,000, while total sales decreased by 11.2%.

Q4 2023 Recap: 2 parolees from Whiteside County convicted of crimes against persons set for supervised release

There were two offenders convicted of crimes against persons living in Whiteside County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the NW Illinois News.

Lee County collects $1.6 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in 2022

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

Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Pearl City Community Unit School District 200 in 2021-22 school year?

In the 2021-22 school year, 35.5% of Pearl City Community Unit School District 200 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

In the 2021-22 school year, 81.3% of Lee Center Community Unit School District 271 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR

In the 2021-22 school year, 81.3% of Lee Center Community Unit School District 271 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a NW Illinois News analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 290 voters in Central Township of Fenton: Precinct Fenton cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Stephenson County median home valuation prices rose by 5.7% in Q4 2023

The median sale price of a home sold in the fourth quarter of 2023 in Stephenson County rose by $5,100, while total sales increased by 39.1%.

Analysis: Stephenson County effective property tax rates outpaced the national average in Q4 2023

Property owners in Stephenson County paid 2.9% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the fourth quarter of 2023, which is more than 2.6 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by NW Illinois News.

What happened to the median home valuation price in Stephenson County during second half of 2023?

The median sale price of a home sold in the second half of 2023 in Stephenson County fell by $950, while total sales increased by 9.2%.

Carroll County median home valuation prices fell by 1.4% in 2023

The median sale price of a home sold in 2023 in Carroll County fell by $1,250, while total sales increased by 37.5%.

Q4 2023 Recap: 2 parolees from Stephenson County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

There were two offenders convicted of drug crimes living in Stephenson County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the NW Illinois News.

Test expectations: How many Sterling Community Unit School District 5 students failed to meet the ELA IAR expectations in 2021-22 school year?

In the 2021-22 school year, 81.4% of Sterling Community Unit School District 5 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Chadwick-Milledgeville Community Unit School District 399: How many students met or exceeded expectations in Math in 2021-22 school year?

In the 2021-22 school year, 36% of Chadwick-Milledgeville Community Unit School District 399 students passed 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 Township of Prophetstown: Precinct Prophetstown 1