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Tony McCombie tours 89th District businesses and community events

By NW Illinois News | Jun 22, 2024

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie spent the week visiting various locations in the 89th District, engaging with local businesses, emergency services, and community events.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Ogle County in week ending June 15?

By NW Illinois News | Jun 22, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Ogle County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 15, according to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Carroll County in week ending June 15

By NW Illinois News | Jun 22, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Carroll County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 15, according to GasBuddy.com.

Lee County's football teams did not receive any funding in 2023

By NW Illinois News | Jun 22, 2024

Lee County's collegiate football teams did not receive any funding during the 2023 season, the same as in the previous year.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Lee County in week ending June 15?

By NW Illinois News | Jun 21, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Lee County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 15, according to GasBuddy.com.

District reports East Dubuque Community Unit School District 119 suspended or expelled students 53 times in a single school year

By NW Illinois News | Jun 21, 2024

There were 53 students suspended in East Dubuque Community Unit School District 119 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

4.1% of Whiteside County residents considered unemployed in 2021

By NW Illinois News | Jun 21, 2024

The unemployment rate in Whiteside County hit 4.1% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

House Minority Leader shares sweet corn facts ahead of annual celebration

By NW Illinois News | Jun 21, 2024

In preparation for the third annual Sweet Corn Day Celebration, House Minority Leader Tony McCombie is sharing some facts about sweet corn. Sweet corn is pollinated by the wind. The tassel of the plant contains the pollen, which is the male reproductive part, whereas the silk strands at the base of the cob are the female reproductive part. When two plants grow close to each other, the wind carries the pollen from the tassels to the silk, effectively pollinating the plant.

1 gas station in cities throughout Stephenson County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending June 15

By NW Illinois News | Jun 21, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Stephenson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 15, according to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Ogle County had the cheapest diesel in week ending June 15

By NW Illinois News | Jun 21, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Ogle County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 15, according to GasBuddy.com.

Stephenson County's only university spent no money on their football teams in 2023

By NW Illinois News | Jun 20, 2024

Stephenson County's collegiate football teams did not receive any funding during the 2023 season, the same as in the previous year.

Students at Dixon Unit School District 170 suspended or expelled 327 times in a single school year

By NW Illinois News | Jun 20, 2024

There were 327 students suspended in Dixon Unit School District 170 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

City of Lanark City Council met June 18

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jun 20, 2024

City of Lanark City Council met 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 18.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Jo Daviess County in week ending June 15

By NW Illinois News | Jun 20, 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 15, according to GasBuddy.com.