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Madigan faces federal corruption trial as Illinois revenue declines

By NW Illinois News | Oct 5, 2024

Mike Madigan, the former Illinois House Speaker, is set to face a federal corruption trial. Known for his influence in Illinois politics, Madigan's trial will commence at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse. His tenure spanned 36 years before resigning in 2021. The FBI's investigation into Madigan led to significant indictments and has altered Chicago's political landscape.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Ogle County in week ending Sept. 28?

By NW Illinois News | Oct 4, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Ogle County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

$277,328 in County School Facility Tax collected in July for Jo Daviess County

By NW Illinois News | Oct 4, 2024

In July, Jo Daviess County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Prairie State taxes: Freeport residents rank 99th in total sales taxes paid for July

By NW Illinois News | Oct 4, 2024

Freeport residents paid $909,657 in sales taxes, ranking 99th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in July.

Registered sex offenders: no new new living in Stark County as of September 2024

By NW Illinois News | Oct 4, 2024

There were no new registered sex offenders living in Stark County in September, compared to the month before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Whiteside County in week ending Sept. 28?

By NW Illinois News | Oct 4, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Whiteside County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Stephenson County in week ending Sept. 28?

By NW Illinois News | Oct 4, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Stephenson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Lee County in week ending Sept. 28

By NW Illinois News | Oct 4, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Lee County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

2023: Morrison Community Unit School District 6 administrators rank 376th lowest in state for average salary

By NW Illinois News | Oct 4, 2024

Administrators in Morrison Community Unit School District 6 earn an average of $103,711 per year, ranking 376th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

City of Rochelle City Council met Sept. 9

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 4, 2024

City of Rochelle City Council met Monday, Sept. 9

City of Dixon City Council met Sept. 3

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 4, 2024

City of Dixon City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 3

Tony McCombie meets new IDOT engineer and visits Starved Rock State Park

By NW Illinois News | Oct 4, 2024

This week, House Minority Leader Tony McCombie and fellow representatives Jeff Keicher and Brad Fritts met with Trisha Thompson, the newly appointed IDOT Region Two Engineer. They extended invitations to township road commissioners, county highway departments, and other local officials for a discussion aimed at understanding updates from IDOT concerning DeKalb County.

Road construction on Illinois 64 begins October 7

By NW Illinois News | Oct 4, 2024

Starting Monday, October 7, road construction will commence on Illinois 64 in Ogle County. The Illinois Department of Transportation is overseeing the project, which spans a 4.5-mile work zone from the Illinois Railway crossing in Mount Morris to west of Illinois Street in Oregon. The work involves milling, patching, and resurfacing the road.

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Madigan faces federal corruption trial as Illinois revenue declines

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Ogle County in week ending Sept. 28?

$277,328 in County School Facility Tax collected in July for Jo Daviess County

Prairie State taxes: Freeport residents rank 99th in total sales taxes paid for July

Registered sex offenders: no new new living in Stark County as of September 2024

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Whiteside County in week ending Sept. 28?

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Stephenson County in week ending Sept. 28?

Cheapest diesel in cities across Lee County in week ending Sept. 28

2023: Morrison Community Unit School District 6 administrators rank 376th lowest in state for average salary

City of Rochelle City Council met Sept. 9

City of Dixon City Council met Sept. 3

Tony McCombie meets new IDOT engineer and visits Starved Rock State Park

Road construction on Illinois 64 begins October 7

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Ogle County in week ending Sept. 28?

Lee County responsible for 28th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during July

Jo Daviess County taxpayers give $82,444 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

2 gas stations in cities throughout Stephenson County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Sept. 28

Dakota Community Unit School District 201 administrators rank 395th lowest in state for average salary in 2023

How many lawyers were eligible to practice law in cities in Carroll County in August?

Analysis: 50% of Jo Daviess County public high school students failed 2023 state math exam; Scores fell 33.6% from 2022

Illinois Department of Corrections to release 1 inmate sentenced in Stephenson County during week ending Aug. 2

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