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Analysis: Whiteside County effective property tax rates outpaced the national average in Q2

By NW Illinois News | Jul 15, 2024

Property owners in Whiteside County paid 2.3% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the second quarter of 2024, which is more than 2 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by NW Illinois News.

Cheapest E85 gas in cities across Carroll County in week ending July 13

By NW Illinois News | Jul 15, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Carroll County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest E85 gas in cities across Ogle County in week ending July 13

By NW Illinois News | Jul 15, 2024

The lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Ogle County was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Stephenson County had the cheapest diesel in week ending July 13

By NW Illinois News | Jul 15, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Stephenson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Lee County home valuations rose in Q2

By NW Illinois News | Jul 15, 2024

The median sale price of a home sold in the second quarter of 2024 in Lee County rose by $31,000, while total sales increased by 43%.

From Prairie State Wire

2023: Highland Community College charges some of the lowest tuition rates and fees for in-Illinois students

By Prairie State Wire | 1 year ago

College costs for in-state students at Highland Community College, in Freeport, were $6,976 in 2023, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

There were 311 multiracial students enrolled in Ogle County County schools in 2022-23 school year

By NW Illinois News | Jul 15, 2024

In Ogle County County schools, 311 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Rep. Fritts hosts free senior health fair in Dixon

By NW Illinois News | Jul 15, 2024

State Representative Bradley Fritts (R-Dixon) is hosting a senior health fair at DeKalb High School, 501 Dresser Road, on Thursday, July 18. The event is free, open to the public, and will run from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Tony McCombie visits key locations in the 89th district

By NW Illinois News | Jul 15, 2024

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie’s 89th Legislative District encompasses all of Carroll and Jo Daviess counties, as well as parts of Stephenson, Winnebago, Boone, Ogle, and DeKalb counties. Recently, she visited several locations in the area including a family farm in Byron, the Byron Forest Preserve District, downtown Byron, and Jay’s Drive-In in Oregon.

Rep. Bradley J. Fritts announces school supply drive and senior health fair

By NW Illinois News | Jul 15, 2024

State Representative Bradley J. Fritts has announced several community initiatives and events aimed at supporting local families, seniors, and students in Illinois.

Whiteside County home prices fall in June 2024 compared to June 2023

By NW Illinois News | Jul 14, 2024

In June, the median sale price of a home in Whiteside County fell by $3,550 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 15.2%.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Stephenson County in week ending July 13

By NW Illinois News | Jul 14, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Stephenson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E15 gas in cities in Ogle County in week ending July 13?

By NW Illinois News | Jul 14, 2024

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Ogle County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Home prices in Stephenson County during April 2024 increased compared to the same period in 2023

By NW Illinois News | Jul 14, 2024

In April, the median sale price of a home in Stephenson County rose by $18,050 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 26.8%.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jo Daviess County in week ending July 13?

By NW Illinois News | Jul 14, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Jo Daviess County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Effective property tax rate in Ogle County outpaced the national average in Q2

By NW Illinois News | Jul 14, 2024

Property owners in Ogle County paid 2.2% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the second quarter of 2024, which is more than 2 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by NW Illinois News.

Enrollment Analysis: Hispanic students comprised 6.2% of Carroll County County’s student body in 2022-23 school year

By NW Illinois News | Jul 14, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 6.2% of students enrolled in Carroll County County school districts identified as Hispanic.

Stephenson County median home valuation prices rose by 10.4% in first half of 2024

By NW Illinois News | Jul 14, 2024

The median sale price of a home sold in the first half of 2024 in Stephenson County rose by $9,900, while total sales decreased by 13.4%.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Whiteside County in week ending July 13

By NW Illinois News | Jul 14, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Whiteside County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Rising home valuations in Stephenson County in Q2

By NW Illinois News | Jul 14, 2024

The median sale price of a home sold in the second quarter of 2024 in Stephenson County rose by $17,250, while total sales decreased by 27.5%.