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

By NW Illinois News | Mar 1, 2024

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

Ogle County home valuations rose in Q4 2023

By NW Illinois News | Mar 1, 2024

The median sale price of a home sold in the fourth quarter of 2023 in Ogle County rose by $36,500, while total sales decreased by 17%.

Farm subsidies plummet in 2021 across cities in Lee County

By NW Illinois News | Mar 1, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Lee County received $23.5 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

Home valuation prices increased in Ogle County during second half of 2023

By NW Illinois News | Mar 1, 2024

The median sale price of a home sold in the second half of 2023 in Ogle County rose by $15,500, while total sales decreased by 17.3%.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Lee County in week ending Feb. 24?

By NW Illinois News | Mar 1, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Lee County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

Test expectations: How many Forrestville Valley Community Unit School District 221 students failed to meet the ELA IAR expectations in 2021-22 school year?

By NW Illinois News | Mar 1, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 55.2% of Forrestville Valley Community Unit School District 221 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Allure of Sterling was largest nursing home in Whiteside County as of Q4 2023

By NW Illinois News | Mar 1, 2024

With an overall rating of one, Allure of Sterling was the largest nursing home in Whiteside County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Lee County in week ending Feb. 24

By NW Illinois News | Mar 1, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Lee County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

Stephenson County cities: 1 company received an FDA inspection in February

By NW Illinois News | Mar 1, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Stephenson County that received an FDA inspection in February, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

Leader McCombie Engages with Local Community in Illinois

By NW Illinois News | Mar 1, 2024

Leader McCombie visited the Byron Clean Energy Station where she took a plant tour and learned about their energy production. State Rep. Bradley Fritts accompanied her on the tour. Additionally, Leader McCombie's husband joined in on the Byron plant tour.In another engagement, Leader McCombie visited with the Ogle County Farm Bureau to listen to their concerns and provide a legislative update. State Rep. Bradley Fritts and State Senator Andrew Chesney also joined her during this visit.These interactions demonstrate Leader McCombie's commitment to engaging with the local...