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News from May 2024

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1 gas station in cities throughout Lee County had the cheapest diesel in week ending May 18

By NW Illinois News | May 30, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Lee County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Ogle County in week ending May 18?

By NW Illinois News | May 30, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Ogle County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Carroll County in week ending May 18?

By NW Illinois News | May 30, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Carroll County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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NW Illinois News area weekly mass times

By NW Illinois News | May 30, 2024

The following parishes in the NW Illinois News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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How many Asian students were enrolled in Whiteside County districts in 2021-22 school year?

By NW Illinois News | May 30, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, less than 1% of students enrolled in Whiteside County school districts identified as Asian.

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$242,186 in County School Facility Tax collected in February for Lee County

By NW Illinois News | May 30, 2024

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

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Jo Daviess County ranks 51st in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during February

By NW Illinois News | May 30, 2024

Jo Daviess County residents paid $321,209 in sales taxes, ranking 51st in total sales taxes paid per county in February.

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3.1% of Jo Daviess County residents considered unemployed in 2021

By NW Illinois News | May 30, 2024

The unemployment rate in Jo Daviess County hit 3.1% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

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Rep. Fritts announces summer tour events for June

By NW Illinois News | May 30, 2024

State Representative Bradley Fritts (R-Dixon) has officially announced his 2024 Summer Tour scheduled events for June. The tour consists of traveling office hours and coffee & conversation events from June 5 to August 30. Coffee & conversation events will all be held at locally-owned coffee shops and restaurants.

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Payton Lawrence, former Dixon High School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By NW Illinois News | May 30, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number four seed.

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There were 34 Asian students enrolled in Stephenson County districts in 2021-22 school year

By NW Illinois News | May 29, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, less than 1% of students enrolled in Stephenson County school districts identified as Asian.

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Mobile DMV unit brings essential services closer to 89th District residents

By NW Illinois News | May 29, 2024

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie recently collaborated with the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office to offer DMV services directly to residents in the 89th District. At the "Mobile DMV" event, attendees were able to renew their Illinois driver’s licenses, purchase vehicle license plate stickers, and access other regular DMV services.

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Illinois House Minority Leader criticizes FY25 budget as 'negligent political document

By NW Illinois News | May 29, 2024

After the Illinois House passed the new state budget on partisan lines early Wednesday morning, House Minority Leader Tony McCombie issued a statement criticizing the budget. "This budget is a negligent political document that comes at a massive price to Illinois families. The partisan approach by Democratic leaders has pushed the state onto a failed path of taxes and overspending while ignoring necessary structural and ethical reforms."

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Rep. Brad Fritts criticizes newly passed FY25 state budget

By NW Illinois News | May 29, 2024

Following the passage of the FY25 budget, State Representative Brad Fritts (R-Dixon) expressed his concerns regarding the $53.1 billion allocation.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Stephenson County in week ending May 25?

By NW Illinois News | May 28, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Stephenson County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Rep. Bradley J. Fritts announces second annual summer tour

By NW Illinois News | May 28, 2024

State Representative Bradley J. Fritts has announced his second annual summer tour, set to take place from June 7th to August 30th. The tour will include traveling office hours and "coffee & conversation" events aimed at engaging with constituents and understanding their needs.

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Illinois House reconvenes to address state budget and other key bills

By NW Illinois News | May 28, 2024

The Illinois House will be in session today starting at noon. Today will be one of the final days of the spring legislative session, and lawmakers will be taking up a number of bills, including the state budget for the next fiscal year, which must be passed before the chamber adjourns.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Stephenson County in week ending May 25

By NW Illinois News | May 28, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Stephenson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

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How many Asian students were enrolled in Lee County districts in 2021-22 school year?

By NW Illinois News | May 28, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, less than 1% of students enrolled in Lee County school districts identified as Asian.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Carroll County in week ending May 25?

By NW Illinois News | May 27, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Carroll County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.