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"House Minority Leader Tony McCombie presented a proposal for ethics reform in the Illinois House Ethics and Elections Committee today, calling for support on House Bill 4119. The bill aims to prevent elected officials from using campaign funds for legal defense. McCombie emphasized the urgency of the measure, highlighting the need for progress in the state's ethical standards during Ethics Awareness Month.McCombie expressed frustration over the lack of significant ethics reform in recent years, stating, "We have not passed any ethics legislation this General Assembly and...

Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central NE Township of Wysox: Precinct Wysox 1

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a NW Illinois News analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 380 voters in Central NE Township of Wysox: Precinct Wysox 1 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Upcoming Mobile Food Pantry in Dixon!

An upcoming mobile food pantry event is set to take place in Dixon this Saturday at the Dixon Church of the Brethren. The distribution will begin at 10:00 am at the church located at 215 N Court Avenue.Expressing gratitude, a spokesperson mentioned, "Thank you to all of the volunteers who are making this possible!"For more information about this event, individuals are encouraged to visit the River Bend Food Bank website.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Ogle County in week ending Mar. 16?

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Ogle County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Mar. 16, according to GasBuddy.com.

Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central Township of Salem: Precinct Salem

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a NW Illinois News analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 193 voters in Central Township of Salem: Precinct Salem cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

6 lawyers in good standing in cities within Carroll County as of February

There were six lawyers in good standing in cities within Carroll County as of February.

Analysis: Eswood Community Consolidated School District 269 administrators rank sixth in state for average pay in 2022

Administrators in Eswood Community Consolidated School District 269 earn an average of $178,061 per year, ranking sixth in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Ogle County in week ending Mar. 16?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Ogle County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 16, according to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Ogle County in week ending Mar. 16?

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Ogle County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Mar. 16, according to GasBuddy.com.

Celebrating National Ag Week in Illinois

National Agriculture Week is an opportunity to celebrate all the farmers, farmworkers, ranchers, fishers, foresters, and other agricultural workers for all they do to put food on our tables and support our economy. In Illinois, agriculture goes far beyond corn and soybeans. Illinois has good soil and a favorable climate, among other factors, making the state a top grower of several specialty crops. The agriculture industry has a huge impact on the economy, to the tune of nearly $25 billion.Last week, House Minority Leader Tony McCombie launched a “Women in Ag” advisory...

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Lee County in week ending Mar. 16?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Lee County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 16, according to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Lee County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Mar. 16

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Lee County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 16, according to GasBuddy.com.

Stephenson County residents paid 41st-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during December 2023

Stephenson County residents paid $454,120 in sales taxes, the 41st highest total paid per county in December 2023.

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie Launches Mobile Office Hours for the 89th District

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie is launching a new set of mobile office hours around the 89th District. McCombie’s Office has continued to host these events throughout her tenure to help accommodate constituents across the 89th legislative district, which includes all of Carroll and Jo Daviess counties, as well as parts of Stephenson, Winnebago, Boone, Ogle, and DeKalb counties."Continuing to host traveling office hours is essential to providing the best opportunities to constituents across the 89th district. We are here to help them navigate through agency red tape...

Legislative Updates from Rep. Fritts