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Rep. Fritts Honors Local Women at Emerging Women Leaders Event

By NW Illinois News | Mar 6, 2024

State Representative Bradley Fritts (R-Dixon) recently hosted the Emerging Women Leaders Event in Springfield, where local women were recognized for their accomplishments. Among the attendees were Haley Brill, owner of Midwestern Clothing Company, and Sam Setchell, CEO of the Mendota Chamber of Commerce.In a statement, Rep. Fritts expressed his excitement about the event, saying, “I was thrilled to welcome Haley Brill and Sam Setchell to the Emerging Women Leaders Event yesterday. Both Haley and Sam have accomplished extraordinary things in their work that make our...

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National Dentist’s Day Celebrated to Recognize the Importance of Dental Care

By NW Illinois News | Mar 6, 2024

Today marks National Dentist’s Day, a day dedicated to recognizing the vital role that dental care plays in maintaining overall health and well-being. The occasion serves as a reminder of the significance of oral health practices in our daily lives.The statement "Today is National Dentist’s Day" sets the tone for the celebration, highlighting the importance of acknowledging the professionals who work tirelessly to ensure our dental health. It emphasizes the value of regular dental check-ups and treatments in preventing oral health issues."Dental care is an important,...

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Lee County in week ending Mar. 2?

By NW Illinois News | Mar 6, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Lee County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 2, according to GasBuddy.com.

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

By NW Illinois News | Mar 5, 2024

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

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Lee County collects $91,607 in Countywide Sales Tax in December 2023

By NW Illinois News | Mar 5, 2024

In December 2023, Lee County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Carroll County Nursing Homes: Who’s behind Allure of MT Carroll?

By NW Illinois News | Mar 5, 2024

Allure of MT Carroll was one of the two for-profit facility nursing homes in Carroll County, Illinois in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of five.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Carroll County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Mar. 2

By NW Illinois News | Mar 5, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Carroll County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 2, according to GasBuddy.com.

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What was 2nd largest nursing home in Carroll County as of Q4 2023?

By NW Illinois News | Mar 5, 2024

Allure of MT Carroll, the second largest nursing home in Carroll County, aided an average of 59.6 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Test expectations: How many Polo Community Unit School District 222 students failed to meet the ELA IAR expectations in 2021-22 school year?

By NW Illinois News | Mar 5, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 52.6% of Polo Community Unit School District 222 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Ogle County in week ending Mar. 2

By NW Illinois News | Mar 5, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Ogle County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 2, according to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Ogle County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Mar. 2

By NW Illinois News | Mar 5, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Ogle County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 2, according to GasBuddy.com.

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City of Byron Administrative Committee met February 21

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Mar 5, 2024

City of Byron Administrative Committee met 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, February 21.

Pleasant View Rehabilitation and Health Care Center: 1-star nursing home in Whiteside County

By NW Illinois News | Mar 4, 2024

Pleasant View Rehabilitation and Health Care Center was one of the six for-profit facility nursing homes in Whiteside County, Illinois in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of one.

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Big Meadows was largest nursing home in Carroll County as of Q4 2023

By NW Illinois News | Mar 4, 2024

With an overall rating of three, Big Meadows was the largest nursing home in Carroll County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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$90,474 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in December 2023 for Jo Daviess County

By NW Illinois News | Mar 4, 2024

In December 2023, Jo Daviess County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Prairie State taxes: Freeport residents rank 97th in total sales taxes paid for December 2023

By NW Illinois News | Mar 4, 2024

Freeport residents paid $900,565 in sales taxes, ranking 97th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in December 2023.

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Test expectations: How many Dakota Community Unit School District 201 students failed to meet the ELA IAR expectations in 2021-22 school year?

By NW Illinois News | Mar 4, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 53.7% of Dakota Community Unit School District 201 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Cities in Ogle County recorded unchanged number of lawyers practicing law in February

By NW Illinois News | Mar 4, 2024

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

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Ogle County in week ending Mar. 2

By NW Illinois News | Mar 4, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Ogle County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Mar. 2, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Legislative Updates from Rep. Fritts

By NW Illinois News | Mar 4, 2024

State Representative Bradley J. Fritts expressed disappointment with Governor Pritzker's budget priorities, criticizing the expenditure of taxpayer dollars on undocumented immigrants while healthcare in rural Illinois suffers. Fritts highlighted key points in the proposed budget, including its record size of $52.7 billion and $775 million deficit. He also called attention to over $1 billion in new taxes proposed by the Governor.Fritts introduced House Bill 4139 to help first responders receive their full pension benefits, emphasizing the importance of addressing mental...