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City of Rock Falls Planning and Zoning Commission met July 11

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 17, 2024

City of Rock Falls Planning and Zoning Commission met Thursday, July 11

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Whiteside County collects $63,369 in County Sales Tax in April

By NW Illinois News | Jul 17, 2024

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

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

By NW Illinois News | Jul 17, 2024

Property owners in Stephenson County paid 2.5% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the second quarter of 2024, which is more than 2.2 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by NW Illinois News.

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How many multiracial students were enrolled in Stephenson County County schools in 2022-23 school year?

By NW Illinois News | Jul 17, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 9.9% of students enrolled in Stephenson County County school districts identified as multiracial.

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Senior Health Fair postponed due to unforeseen circumstances

By NW Illinois News | Jul 17, 2024

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the annual Senior Health Fair hosted by Senate Minority Deputy Leader Sue Rezin (R-Morris), State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley), House Minority Leader Tony McCombie (R-Savanna), and State Representatives Bradley Fritts (R-Dixon) and Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) is being postponed and rescheduled to a future date. The event had been scheduled to take place at DeKalb High School on Thursday, July 18.

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DeKalb Senior Health Fair postponed due to unforeseen circumstances

By NW Illinois News | Jul 17, 2024

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the annual Senior Health Fair hosted by Senate Minority Deputy Leader Sue Rezin (R-Morris), State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley), House Minority Leader Tony McCombie (R-Savanna), and State Representatives Bradley Fritts (R-Dixon) and Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) is being postponed and rescheduled to a future date. The event had been scheduled to take place at DeKalb High School on Thursday, July 18.

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Rep. Fritts launches school supply drive for local children

By NW Illinois News | Jul 17, 2024

Today marks the beginning of Rep. Fritts’ School Supply Drive, running until July 31st. Community members are encouraged to donate school supplies to assist local children in need by dropping off items at one of several participating locations.

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Rep. Bradley Fritts: 'This is a sad day for our nation'

By NW Illinois News | Jul 17, 2024

State Representative Bradley Fritts reacted to the shooting at former President Donald Trump's Pennsylvania rally, saying, "Please keep the former President, his family, and our nation in your thoughts and prayers." He made the statement in a July 13 Facebook post.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Lee County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending July 13

By NW Illinois News | Jul 17, 2024

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

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

By NW Illinois News | Jul 17, 2024

The only price of regular 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.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Carroll County in week ending July 13?

By NW Illinois News | Jul 16, 2024

The only price of diesel 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.

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

By NW Illinois News | Jul 16, 2024

The only price of diesel 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.

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There were 314 multiracial students enrolled in Whiteside County County schools in 2022-23 school year

By NW Illinois News | Jul 16, 2024

In Whiteside County County schools, 314 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Carroll County effective property tax rate in Q2 was higher than the national average

By NW Illinois News | Jul 16, 2024

Property owners in Carroll County paid 2.6% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the second quarter of 2024, which is more than 2.3 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by NW Illinois News.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Carroll County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending July 13

By NW Illinois News | Jul 16, 2024

The only price of midgrade 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.

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Rep. Fritts hosts community engagement event at local restaurant

By NW Illinois News | Jul 16, 2024

Rep. Fritts will host a Coffee & Conversation event at Sunrise Family Restaurant in Rochelle on July 16, 2024. The event is scheduled from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM and aims to provide an opportunity for constituents to engage with the representative and support the local business.

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Illinois Pork Producers Association launches grants for high school and college research

By NW Illinois News | Jul 16, 2024

The Illinois Pork Producers Association has launched a new grant program aimed at supporting pork research in high schools and colleges.

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Ogle County experienced increase in median home valuation prices in May 2024 compared to May 2023

By NW Illinois News | Jul 16, 2024

In May, the median sale price of a home in Ogle County rose by $12,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 15.1%.

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

By NW Illinois News | Jul 16, 2024

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

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Lee County home prices rose in June 2024 compared to June 2023

By NW Illinois News | Jul 15, 2024

In June, the median sale price of a home in Lee County rose by $68,500 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 34.9%.