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City of East Dubuque City Council met May 6

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jun 5, 2024

City of East Dubuque City Council met Monday, May 6

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City of East Dubuque City Council met June 3

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jun 5, 2024

City of East Dubuque City Council met Monday, June 3

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City of Dixon City Council met May 6

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jun 5, 2024

City of Dixon City Council met Monday, May 6

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City of Dixon City Council met June 3

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jun 5, 2024

City of Dixon City Council met Monday, June 3

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Carroll County called home by no new registered sex offenders as of May 2024

By NW Illinois News | Jun 4, 2024

Carroll County had no new sex offenders registered as living there in May 2024, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Ogle County in May compared to previous month

By NW Illinois News | Jun 4, 2024

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Ogle County in May remained the same in comparison to the previous month.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Stephenson County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending June 1

By NW Illinois News | Jun 4, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Stephenson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 1, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Ogle County Education: 1,583 Hispanic students were enrolled in districts in 2021-22 school year

By NW Illinois News | Jun 4, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 19.2% of students enrolled in Ogle County school districts identified as Hispanic.

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$70,463 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in March for Jo Daviess County

By NW Illinois News | Jun 4, 2024

In March, Jo Daviess County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Carroll County collects $20,508 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in March

By NW Illinois News | Jun 4, 2024

In March, Carroll County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Where was the cheapest place to fill up on premium gas in cities in Lee County in week ending June 1?

By NW Illinois News | Jun 4, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Lee County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 1, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Ogle County in week ending June 1?

By NW Illinois News | Jun 4, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Ogle County was found at two gas stations in the week ending June 1, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Rep. Fritts hosts community shred event in Sterling

By NW Illinois News | Jun 4, 2024

State Representative Brad Fritts (R-Dixon) is organizing a shred event on June 8th from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Self Help Enterprises, located at 2300 W. Le Fevre Road in Sterling.

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Illinois Arts Council to visit the 89th District for grant application assistance

By NW Illinois News | Jun 4, 2024

The Illinois Arts Council is scheduled to visit the 89th District to provide assistance and answer questions regarding their General Operating Support Grant and Youth Employment in the Arts Grant applications. Two sessions will be held, one in Galena and another in DeKalb.

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Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce holds 120th annual meeting with notable attendees

By NW Illinois News | Jun 4, 2024

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie attended the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce’s annual meeting today. She was joined at the event by other lawmakers, including State Representative Jeff Keicher (DeKalb). The event brought together hundreds of members from Chicagoland businesses, associations, as well as state and local elected officials.

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Illinois House passes FY25 budget amid controversy over taxes and spending

By NW Illinois News | Jun 4, 2024

The Illinois House of Representatives recently passed a new state budget, which includes $746.5 million in tax increases and pay raises for politicians. The budget does not introduce reforms to reduce the cost of living for families or seniors on fixed incomes. Representative Tony McCombie voted against the budget, citing concerns over its fiscal impact.

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Rep. Fritts to host coffee and conversation event in Franklin Grove

By NW Illinois News | Jun 4, 2024

Rep. Fritts will host a coffee and conversation event at Lincoln Way Cafe on June 5, 2024, from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. This event marks the first of her 2024 Summer Tour series.

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Enrollment Analysis: Hispanic students comprised 7% of Lee County’s districts student body in 2021-22 school year

By NW Illinois News | Jun 4, 2024

In Lee County districts, 268 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Carroll County taxpayers give $18,072 in County Sales Tax in March

By NW Illinois News | Jun 4, 2024

In March, Carroll County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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There were 238 Hispanic students enrolled in Jo Daviess County districts in 2021-22 school year

By NW Illinois News | Jun 3, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 7.7% of students enrolled in Jo Daviess County school districts identified as Hispanic.