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News from October 2024

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Applications open for LIHEAP energy bill assistance program

By NW Illinois News | Oct 2, 2024

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is currently open for applications. This program offers financial aid to income-qualified households, assisting with expenses related to natural gas, propane, electricity bills, and furnace maintenance. Applications are being accepted until August 15, 2025, or until available funds run out.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Stephenson County in week ending Sept. 21

By NW Illinois News | Oct 2, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Stephenson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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2023: Chadwick-Milledgeville Community Unit School District 399 administrators rank 404th lowest in state for average salary

By NW Illinois News | Oct 1, 2024

Administrators in Chadwick-Milledgeville Community Unit School District 399 earn an average of $105,594 per year, ranking 404th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Lee County called home by 1 new registered sex offender as of September 2024

By NW Illinois News | Oct 1, 2024

There was one new registered sex offender living in Lee County in September 2024, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.

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The Registry shows 4 new sex offenders living in Ogle County in Q3 2024

By NW Illinois News | Oct 1, 2024

There were four new registered sex offenders living in Ogle County as of the third quarter of 2024, compared to the previous quarter, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Home prices in Lee County increased

By NW Illinois News | Oct 1, 2024

The median sale price of a home sold in the first half of 2024 in Lee County rose by $14,000, while total sales increased by 82.1%.

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Carroll County collects $30,703 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

By NW Illinois News | Oct 1, 2024

In July, Carroll County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Whiteside County in week ending Sept. 21?

By NW Illinois News | Oct 1, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Whiteside County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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City of Rock Falls City Council met Oct. 1

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 1, 2024

City of Rock Falls City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 1

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Rep. Fritts honors Poolside Pools & Spas as September's local business highlight

By NW Illinois News | Oct 1, 2024

State Representative Bradley Fritts (R-Dixon) has chosen Poolside Pools and Spas in Sterling for his September 2024 local business highlight. Rep. Fritts toured the business and presented the owners with a certificate of appreciation.