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News from October 2024

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1 gas station in cities throughout Whiteside County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Oct. 5

By NW Illinois News | Oct 13, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Whiteside County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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There were 3,184 students enrolled in Sterling Community Unit School District 5 in 2022-23 school year

By NW Illinois News | Oct 13, 2024

Sterling Community Unit School District 5 stood out in Whiteside County with 3,184 students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Whiteside County in week ending Oct. 5?

By NW Illinois News | Oct 13, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Whiteside County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Lee County effective property tax rate in Q2 was higher than the national average

By NW Illinois News | Oct 13, 2024

Property owners in Lee County paid 1.8% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the second quarter of 2024, which is more than 1.6 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by NW Illinois News.

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Whiteside County home prices rose in Q3

By NW Illinois News | Oct 13, 2024

The median sale price of a home sold in the third quarter of 2024 in Whiteside County rose by $10,000, while total sales decreased by 14.2%.

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Falling home valuations in Carroll County in Q3 2024

By NW Illinois News | Oct 13, 2024

The median sale price of a home sold in the third quarter of 2024 in Carroll County fell by $1,500, while total sales decreased by 3.6%.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Ogle County in week ending Oct. 5?

By NW Illinois News | Oct 13, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Ogle County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Lee County experienced drop in median home valuation prices in July 2024 compared to July 2023

By NW Illinois News | Oct 13, 2024

In July, the median sale price of a home in Lee County fell by $15,250 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 11.8%.

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Ogle County residents rank 62nd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for July

By NW Illinois News | Oct 13, 2024

Ogle County residents paid $215,885 in sales taxes, ranking 62nd in total sales taxes paid per county in July.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Ogle County in week ending Oct. 5

By NW Illinois News | Oct 13, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Ogle County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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2023: Kings Consolidated School District 144 administrators rank 227th lowest in state for average salary

By NW Illinois News | Oct 13, 2024

Administrators in Kings Consolidated School District 144 earn an average of $95,000 per year, ranking 227th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Which former NW Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 14?

By NW Illinois News | Oct 13, 2024

These former NW Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 14.

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State Representative Brad Fritts: 'Happy National Farmer's Day!"

By NW Illinois News | Oct 12, 2024

State Representative Bradley Fritts acknowledged National Farmer's Day in an October 12 Facebook post, stating, "I am proud to be one of the thousands of farmers across Illinois working to feed our nation."

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Lee County home sales in week ending Oct. 5

By NW Illinois News | Oct 12, 2024

There was one reported residential sale in Lee County in the week ending Oct. 5, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Week ending Oct. 5: Carroll County home sales

By NW Illinois News | Oct 12, 2024

There were three reported residential sales in Carroll County in the week ending Oct. 5, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Whiteside County in week ending Oct. 5?

By NW Illinois News | Oct 12, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Whiteside County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Lee County in week ending Oct. 5?

By NW Illinois News | Oct 12, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Lee County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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$308,956 in County School Facility Tax collected in July for Lee County

By NW Illinois News | Oct 12, 2024

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

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How many students were enrolled in Dixon Unit School District 170 in 2022-23 school year?

By NW Illinois News | Oct 12, 2024

For the 2022-23 school year, Dixon Unit School District 170 experienced the largest enrollment among Lee County school districts.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Jo Daviess County in week ending Oct. 5?

By NW Illinois News | Oct 12, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Jo Daviess County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.