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

By NW Illinois News | Jan 18, 2024

Property owners in Lee County paid 2% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the fourth quarter of 2023, which is more than 1.8 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by NW Illinois News.

Stephenson County Education: Which district had most students enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

By NW Illinois News | Jan 18, 2024

Freeport School District 145 stood out in Stephenson County with 3,427 students enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

10 lawyers in good standing in cities in Jo Daviess County as of December 2023

By NW Illinois News | Jan 18, 2024

Cities located within Jo Daviess County recorded 10 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of December 2023.

Test expectations: How many Ashton Franklin Center Community Unit School District 275 students failed to meet the Math IAR expectations in 2021-22 school year?

By NW Illinois News | Jan 18, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 79.8% of Ashton Franklin Center Community Unit School District 275 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: ‘Liberal politicians open our border’

By Rock Island Today | 10 months ago

Judge Joe McGraw, a candidate for the 17th Congressional District, declared his candidacy with a focus on restoring law and order, citing concerns over the surge of noncitizen arrivals and soft-on-crime measures. The escalating taxpayer costs associated with the surge of undocumented immigrants in Illinois have caused great concern among fiscal conservatives.

Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central Township of Hahnaman: Precinct Hahnaman

By NW Illinois News | Jan 18, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a NW Illinois News analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 139 voters in Central Township of Hahnaman: Precinct Hahnaman cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Rep. Fritts Hosts Medicare 101 Event

By NW Illinois News | Jan 18, 2024

State Representative Brad Fritts (R-Dixon) is partnering with the Illinois Department on Aging's Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) and State Representative Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) to host a "Medicare 101" event. This free informational seminar aims to provide seniors with the knowledge and resources they need to fully utilize their Medicare benefits. The event will take place on Monday, January 22nd from 10:00 am to 11:30 am at the Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce in Rock Falls."There is always more to be done for our senior population," said Rep. Fritts. "This free...

Did Meridian Community Unit School District 223 students succeed or flounder in their 2021-22 school year ELA tests?

By NW Illinois News | Jan 18, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 35% of Meridian Community Unit School District 223 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Stephenson County responsible for 46th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during October 2023

By NW Illinois News | Jan 18, 2024

Stephenson County residents paid $401,870 in sales taxes, the 46th highest total paid per county in October 2023.

Did Orangeville Community Unit School District 203 students fail or pass their 2021-22 Math tests?

By NW Illinois News | Jan 17, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 80.3% of Orangeville Community Unit School District 203 students failed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

$121,296 in County Sales Tax collected in October for Ogle County

By NW Illinois News | Jan 17, 2024

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

Who voted in Central City of Sterling: Precinct Sterling 4 during 2020 Presidential Election?

By NW Illinois News | Jan 17, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a NW Illinois News analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 270 voters in Central City of Sterling: Precinct Sterling 4 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

6 lawyers in good standing in cities in Carroll County as of December 2023

By NW Illinois News | Jan 17, 2024

There were six lawyers in good standing in cities in Carroll County as of December 2023.

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

By NW Illinois News | Jan 17, 2024

Property owners in Whiteside County paid 2.4% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the fourth quarter of 2023, which is more than 2.2 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by NW Illinois News.

Ogle County Education: Which district had most students enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

By NW Illinois News | Jan 17, 2024

Rochelle Community Consolidated School District 231 stood out in Ogle County with 1,511 students enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Rep. Fritts Hosts Medicare 101 Event

By NW Illinois News | Jan 17, 2024

Rep. Fritts is hosting a Medicare 101 event in Rock Falls next week, providing an opportunity for residents to learn more about the healthcare program. The event is scheduled to take place on Monday, January 22nd, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am at the Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce on 601 W. 10th Street.Medicare is a vital program that provides healthcare coverage for millions of Americans, especially those who are 65 years old or older. With the constant changes and updates to the program, it is important for individuals to stay informed and understand how Medicare works....

Did Oregon Community Unit School District 220 students succeed or flounder in their 2021-22 school year ELA tests?

By NW Illinois News | Jan 17, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 35.1% of Oregon Community Unit School District 220 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Ogle County effective property tax rate in Q4 2023 was higher than the national average

By NW Illinois News | Jan 16, 2024

Property owners in Ogle County paid 2.2% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the fourth quarter of 2023, which is more than 1.9 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by NW Illinois News.

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

By NW Illinois News | Jan 16, 2024

There was one offender convicted of a sex crime 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.

Morrison Community Unit School District 6: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2021-22 school year?

By NW Illinois News | Jan 16, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 35.2% of Morrison Community Unit School District 6 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.