NW Illinois News

In April, the median sale price of a home in Carroll County rose by $1,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 52.6%.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Ogle County in week ending May 11?

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

Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 4% of Whiteside County County’s student body in 2021-22 school year

In the 2021-22 school year, 4% of students enrolled in Whiteside County County school districts identified as multiracial.

Noah Wenberg, former Stillman Valley High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D3 Baseball Championship

His team enters the tournament as a number four seed.

Erica Thulen, former Erie-Prophetstown High School softball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

Her team enters the tournament as a number five seed.

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

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

Rising home valuation prices in Stephenson County in March 2024 compared to March 2023

In March, the median sale price of a home in Stephenson County rose by $39,250 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 23.8%.

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

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

1 gas station in cities throughout Stephenson County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending May 11

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

Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 9.2% of Stephenson County County’s student body in 2021-22 school year

In the 2021-22 school year, 9.2% of students enrolled in Stephenson County County school districts identified as multiracial.

McCombie launches 8th annual summer reading club for students

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie has officially launched her 8th Annual Summer Reading Club for elementary school students in the 89th District. The program, titled "Reading BUZZ", is designed to encourage students to develop or maintain positive reading habits.

Peace Officers Memorial Day: Honoring fallen and injured law enforcement officers

On Peace Officers Memorial Day, local, state, and federal law enforcement officers who have lost their lives or sustained injuries in the line of duty are commemorated. House Minority Leader Tony McCombie expressed gratitude to all law enforcement officers who persistently risk their lives daily to ensure the safety of families and communities across Illinois.

Braden Smith, former Byron High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Baseball Championship

His team enters the tournament as a number three seed.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Ogle County in week ending May 11?

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

1 gas station in cities throughout Stephenson County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending May 11

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

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

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

How many multiracial students were enrolled in Ogle County County schools in 2021-22 school year?

In Ogle County County schools, 287 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Q1 Recap: 1 parolee from Stephenson County convicted of a crime against a person set for supervised release

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

Illinois Department of Financial Regulation faces delay in implementing updates

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced a revised deadline for implementing necessary updates during a subject matter hearing held at the Capitol last week. The agency has been facing ongoing delays, breakdowns in communication, lost applications, and general dysfunction, sparking bipartisan frustration. These issues were initially brought to light during a subject-matter hearing last summer. Since then, deadlines for improvement have come and gone, with the new date of June 8th revealed last Wednesday.

Annual ceremony honors fallen firefighters in Illinois