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30.2% of Rock Falls Elementary School District 13 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2021-22 school year

By NW Illinois News | Jan 29, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 30.2% of Rock Falls Elementary School District 13 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Lee County: How many students failed the ELA test in 2021-22 school year?

By NW Illinois News | Jan 29, 2024

Out of the 1,696 students who took the IAR in the 2021-22 school year, 76.9% failed the ELA portion of the test.

From Rock Island Today

17th Congressional District candidate McGraw: ‘Our support in the law enforcement community continues to grow!’

By Rock Island Today | 10 months ago

Judge Joe McGraw, a candidate for the 17th Congressional District, has expressed his appreciation and pride in receiving an endorsement from the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police (IFOP). The IFOP, which represents over 33,000 active duty and retired police officers in Illinois, is the second-largest organization of its kind in the United States.

Who voted in Southern Township of Fulton: Precinct Fulton 3 during 2020 Presidential Election?

By NW Illinois News | Jan 29, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a NW Illinois News analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 499 voters in Southern Township of Fulton: Precinct Fulton 3 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

City of Byron Public Safety Committee met January 17

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jan 29, 2024

City of Byron Public Safety Committee met 6 p.m. Wednesday, January 17.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Carroll County in week ending Jan. 27?

By NW Illinois News | Jan 29, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Carroll County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Stephenson County in week ending Jan. 27?

By NW Illinois News | Jan 29, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Stephenson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

Did River Bend Community Unit School District 2 students succeed or flounder in their 2021-22 school year ELA tests?

By NW Illinois News | Jan 28, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 31% of River Bend Community Unit School District 2 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Carroll County in week ending Jan. 27

By NW Illinois News | Jan 28, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Carroll County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Lee County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Jan. 27

By NW Illinois News | Jan 28, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Lee County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

In the 2021-22 school year, 73% of Eswood Community Consolidated School District 269 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR

By NW Illinois News | Jan 28, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 73% of Eswood Community Consolidated School District 269 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central Township of Union Grove: Precinct Union Grove

By NW Illinois News | Jan 28, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a NW Illinois News analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 652 voters in Central Township of Union Grove: Precinct Union Grove cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

1 gas station in cities throughout Whiteside County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Jan. 27

By NW Illinois News | Jan 28, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Whiteside County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

Ogle County ranks 61st in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during October 2023

By NW Illinois News | Jan 28, 2024

Ogle County residents paid $244,161 in sales taxes, ranking 61st in total sales taxes paid per county in October 2023.

Which former NW Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 29?

By NW Illinois News | Jan 28, 2024

These former NW Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 29.

On Saturday, January 27, Whitefish Bay High School standout Payton Lambrecht competed in NJCAA game

By NW Illinois News | Jan 28, 2024

The Sauk Valley Skyhawks won 96-63 in their NJCAA game against the Malcolm X Hawks on Saturday, January 27.

On Saturday, January 27, Olney High School standout Salot Young competed in NJCAA game

By NW Illinois News | Jan 28, 2024

The game took place in Chicago, Illinois.

On Saturday, January 27, former Frederick Douglass Academy standout Jaden Clarke’s college team won in an NJCAA game

By NW Illinois News | Jan 28, 2024

The Sauk Valley Skyhawks won 96-63 in their NJCAA game against the Malcolm X Hawks on Saturday, January 27.

Township High School standout Sean Burress’ college team won in NJCAA game on Saturday, January 27

By NW Illinois News | Jan 28, 2024

The Sauk Valley Skyhawks won 96-63 in their NJCAA game against the Malcolm X Hawks on Saturday, January 27.

RaSean McMiller, former Winston Salem Christian School standout, played on Saturday, January 27 in NJCAA game

By NW Illinois News | Jan 28, 2024

The Sauk Valley Skyhawks won 96-63 in their NJCAA game against the Malcolm X Hawks on Saturday, January 27.