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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Carroll County in week ending Mar. 9

By NW Illinois News | Mar 15, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Carroll County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 9, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Roadwork to Impact Local Traffic

By NW Illinois News | Mar 15, 2024

Mar 15 2024Beginning this Monday, IDOT projects in Savanna will impact local traffic. The projects involve bridge repairs to both the IL 84 over the Plum River bridge, near Poopy’s Pub, and IL 84 over the south section of the BNSF railroad yard. This work requires each bridge to be reduced to one lane utilizing temporary traffic signals; however, only one bridge will be worked on at a time. The project is anticipated to be completed by mid to late June. The work is set to begin on Monday, March 18th. According to Leader McCombie, "local residents to be patient, drive...

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1 gas station in cities throughout Carroll County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Mar. 9

By NW Illinois News | Mar 15, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Carroll County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 9, according to GasBuddy.com.

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News Article: Leader McCombie Addresses Agricultural Issues in Springfield

By NW Illinois News | Mar 15, 2024

Leader McCombie of Illinois, along with other prominent figures, has been actively involved in addressing agricultural issues in Springfield this week. She was pictured with Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello, Deputy Leader Norine Hammond, Assistant Minority Leader CD Davidsmeyer, Miss Illinois, and members of Future Farmers of America (FFA).During a press conference held in the Capitol, Leader McCombie, along with Reps. Dave Severin and Bill Hauter, discussed the ongoing issues with the state agency IDFPR, emphasizing the need for fixes to improve...

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Q4 2023 Recap: 2 parolees from Stephenson County convicted of crimes involving weapons set for supervised release

By NW Illinois News | Mar 14, 2024

There were two offenders convicted of crimes involving weapons living in Stephenson County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the NW Illinois News.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Lee County in week ending Mar. 9

By NW Illinois News | Mar 14, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Lee County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 9, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Carroll County in week ending Mar. 9?

By NW Illinois News | Mar 14, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Carroll County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 9, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Q4 2023 Recap: 4 parolees from Stephenson County convicted of crimes against persons set for supervised release

By NW Illinois News | Mar 13, 2024

There were four offenders convicted of crimes against persons living in Stephenson County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the NW Illinois News.

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Where was the cheapest place to fill up on diesel in cities in Lee County in week ending Mar. 9?

By NW Illinois News | Mar 13, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Lee County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 9, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Lena Winslow Community Unit School District 202: How many students failed ELA test in 2021-22 school year?

By NW Illinois News | Mar 13, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 42.3% of Lena Winslow Community Unit School District 202 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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10 lawyers in good standing in cities within Jo Daviess County as of February

By NW Illinois News | Mar 13, 2024

Cities within Jo Daviess County recorded 10 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of February.

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Prairie State sales taxes: Jo Daviess County residents paid 44th-largest sum in December 2023

By NW Illinois News | Mar 13, 2024

Jo Daviess County residents paid $430,743 in sales taxes, the 44th highest total paid per county in December 2023.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Carroll County in week ending Mar. 9?

By NW Illinois News | Mar 13, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Carroll County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 9, according to GasBuddy.com.

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House Republicans Unveil IDFPR Bill Package Aimed at Addressing Agency Issues

By NW Illinois News | Mar 13, 2024

In a press conference held yesterday, House Minority Leader Tony McCombie, along with State Representatives Dave Severin and Bill Hauter, addressed the ongoing issues plaguing the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). McCombie expressed frustration with the agency, stating, "IDFPR is too often the barrier to people working." He highlighted significant delays, breakdowns in communications, lost applications, and overall dysfunction as major contributors to bipartisan dissatisfaction with the agency.McCombie emphasized the need for immediate...

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$162,490 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in December 2023 for Whiteside County

By NW Illinois News | Mar 12, 2024

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

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Where was the cheapest place to fill up on diesel in cities in Whiteside County in week ending Mar. 9?

By NW Illinois News | Mar 12, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Whiteside County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 9, according to GasBuddy.com.

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In the 2021-22 school year, 47.2% of Creston Community Consolidated School District 161 students failed the Math portion of the IAR

By NW Illinois News | Mar 12, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 47.2% of Creston Community Consolidated School District 161 students failed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Ogle County in week ending Mar. 9?

By NW Illinois News | Mar 12, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Ogle County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 9, according to GasBuddy.com.

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City of Fulton City Council met Feb. 12

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Mar 12, 2024

City of Fulton City Council met Monday, Feb. 12

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City of Byron City Council met Feb. 7

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Mar 12, 2024

City of Byron City Council met Wednesday, Feb. 7