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Whiteside County: Cities registered 40 lawyers in good standing as of May

By NW Illinois News | Jun 6, 2024

Cities within Whiteside County recorded 40 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of May.

Whiteside County Education: 1,707 Hispanic students were enrolled in districts in 2021-22 school year

By NW Illinois News | Jun 6, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 20.7% of students enrolled in Whiteside County school districts identified as Hispanic.

The Registry shows 1 new sex offender living in Stark County as of May 2024

By NW Illinois News | Jun 6, 2024

There was one new registered sex offender living in Stark County in May 2024, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Carroll County in week ending June 1

By NW Illinois News | Jun 6, 2024

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

City of Lanark City Council met June 4

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jun 6, 2024

City of Lanark City Council met 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 4.

Commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day

By NW Illinois News | Jun 6, 2024

On June 6, 1944, Allied troops executed the largest seaborne invasion in history on the beaches of Normandy, France. D-Day is a time to remember the sacrifices made by those who participated in this mission. Today marks a significant commemoration: individuals who were 20 years old when Allied soldiers stormed the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944, are now centenarians.

Rep. Fritts honors Rooney's as June local business highlight

By NW Illinois News | Jun 6, 2024

State Representative Bradley Fritts (R-Dixon) has chosen Rooney’s in Franklin Grove for his June 2024 local business highlight. Rep. Fritts toured the establishment and presented the owners with a certificate of appreciation for their community contributions.

Court blocks Democrats' election law change ahead of general elections

By NW Illinois News | Jun 6, 2024

Earlier this week, Sangamon County Judge Gail Noll ruled to block a change to the state’s election law that was pushed forward this spring by Democrats. The proposed law aimed to protect incumbents in the upcoming election cycle. The legislation would have limited the Republican Party's ability to fill office vacancies and placed non-binding questions on the ballot intended to drive Democrat voters to the polls.

Stephenson County Education: 560 Hispanic students were enrolled in districts in 2021-22 school year

By NW Illinois News | Jun 6, 2024

In Stephenson County districts, 560 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

May 2024: No new registered sex offenders living in Jo Daviess County

By NW Illinois News | Jun 5, 2024

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there were no new registered sex offenders living in Jo Daviess County in May 2024.

Jo Daviess County residents pay $42,617 in County Sales Tax in March

By NW Illinois News | Jun 5, 2024

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

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

By NW Illinois News | Jun 5, 2024

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

Cities in Stephenson County recorded unchanged number of lawyers practicing law in May

By NW Illinois News | Jun 5, 2024

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Stephenson County in May compared to the previous month.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Ogle County in week ending June 1?

By NW Illinois News | Jun 5, 2024

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