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Carroll County ranks 86th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during February

By NW Illinois News | May 14, 2024

Carroll County residents paid $65,684 in sales taxes, ranking 86th in total sales taxes paid per county in February.

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Jo Daviess County: Cities registered 10 lawyers in good standing as of April

By NW Illinois News | May 13, 2024

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

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Q1 Recap: 1 parolee from Ogle County convicted of a sex crime set for supervised release

By NW Illinois News | May 13, 2024

There was one offender convicted of a sex crime living in Ogle County released on parole during the first quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the NW Illinois News.

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Lee County County Education: 252 multiracial students were enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

By NW Illinois News | May 13, 2024

In Lee County County schools, 252 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Stephenson County in week ending May 11?

By NW Illinois News | May 13, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Stephenson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, 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 May 11?

By NW Illinois News | May 13, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Carroll County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Carroll County median home valuation prices rose by 2.6% in March 2024 compared to March 2023

By NW Illinois News | May 13, 2024

In March, the median sale price of a home in Carroll County rose by $2,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 23.5%.

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Rep. Fritts condemns Senate Bill 2412, calls for transparency in politics

By NW Illinois News | May 13, 2024

On May 2nd, Senate Bill 2412 was signed into law, a move that Rep. Bradley J. Fritts deems as an attempt by the majority party to gain more power and meddle with the electoral process. The law, which was revised and voted on within hours of filing, drastically changes the existing rules for running for legislative office and being appointed to fill vacancies by one's political party.

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McCombie seeks public input on Chronic Wasting Disease management

By NW Illinois News | May 13, 2024

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie is urging residents of northwest Illinois to provide their input on the issue of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) and the measures taken by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to address it. The disease has affected areas within McCombie’s 89th Legislative District, which encompasses all of Carroll and Jo Daviess, as well as portions of Boone, DeKalb, Ogle, Stephenson, and Winnebago counties.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Lee County in week ending May 11

By NW Illinois News | May 13, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Lee County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Q1 Recap: 2 parolees from Ogle County convicted of homicide set for supervised release

By NW Illinois News | May 12, 2024

There were two offenders convicted of homicide living in Ogle County released on parole during the first quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the NW Illinois News.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Carroll County in week ending May 11?

By NW Illinois News | May 12, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Carroll County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jo Daviess County in week ending May 11?

By NW Illinois News | May 12, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Jo Daviess County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Whiteside County collects $47,439 in County Sales Tax in February

By NW Illinois News | May 12, 2024

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

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Lee County taxpayers give $50,628 in County Sales Tax in February

By NW Illinois News | May 12, 2024

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

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How did home valuation prices perform in Ogle County in March 2024, compared to March 2023?

By NW Illinois News | May 12, 2024

In March, the median sale price of a home in Ogle County fell by $11,750 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 24.3%.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Whiteside County in week ending May 11?

By NW Illinois News | May 12, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Whiteside County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 1.6% of Jo Daviess County County’s student body in 2021-22 school year

By NW Illinois News | May 12, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 1.6% of students enrolled in Jo Daviess County County school districts identified as multiracial.

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Construction commences on U.S. 6 in La Salle-Peru; completion expected by Summer 2025

By NW Illinois News | May 12, 2024

Construction work on U.S. 6, spanning the cities of La Salle and Peru, is set to commence on Monday, May 13. The designated work zone will extend from the bridge over the Little Vermillion River in La Salle to 3575 E. Street, situated west of Peru.

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Which former NW Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 13?

By NW Illinois News | May 12, 2024

This former NW Illinois News area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon May 13.