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NIAAA launches photo contest for 50th anniversary

By NW Illinois News | Sep 24, 2024

The Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging has launched a photo contest to mark its 50th anniversary. The contest is open to residents of the nine counties represented by the agency. Participants are invited to submit iconic photos that represent their county, whether it be a recognizable landmark, a hidden treasure, or a stunning landscape.

Analysis: River Bend Community Unit School District 2 administrators rank 329th highest in state for average salary in 2023

By NW Illinois News | Sep 23, 2024

Administrators in River Bend Community Unit School District 2 earn an average of $112,755 per year, ranking 329th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Whiteside County in week ending Sept. 14

By NW Illinois News | Sep 23, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Whiteside County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Jo Daviess County responsible for 44th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during June

By NW Illinois News | Sep 23, 2024

Jo Daviess County residents paid $439,004 in sales taxes, the 44th highest total paid per county in June.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Ogle County in week ending Sept. 14?

By NW Illinois News | Sep 23, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Ogle County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Rep. Bradley J. Fritts names Ben Snow Educator of the Year

By NW Illinois News | Sep 23, 2024

State Representative Bradley J. Fritts has named Ben Snow, a middle school social studies teacher at Challand Middle School in Sterling, as the 2023-2024 Educator of the Year. This new annual award seeks to recognize exceptional teachers nominated by local school districts.

City of Morrison City Council met September 23

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 23, 2024

City of Morrison City Council met 6:30 p.m. Monday, September 23

Free shred event hosted by Illinois lawmakers scheduled for October

By NW Illinois News | Sep 23, 2024

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie is organizing a Free Shred Event in Freeport on Saturday, October 5th. The event will be held alongside State Representative John M. Cabello (R-Machesney Park) and the Stephenson County Sheriff’s Department.

City of Galena City Council met Sept. 23

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 23, 2024

City of Galena City Council met Monday, Sept. 23

City of Rochelle City Council met Sept. 23

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 23, 2024

City of Rochelle City Council met Monday, Sept. 23

City of Byron City Council met Aug. 21

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 23, 2024

City of Byron City Council met Wednesday, Aug. 21

1 gas station in cities throughout Jo Daviess County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Sept. 14

By NW Illinois News | Sep 23, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Jo Daviess County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

39 lawyers in good standing in cities within Whiteside County as of August

By NW Illinois News | Sep 22, 2024

Cities within Whiteside County recorded 39 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of August.

1 gas station in cities throughout Whiteside County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Sept. 14

By NW Illinois News | Sep 22, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Whiteside County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Lee County in week ending Sept. 14?

By NW Illinois News | Sep 22, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Lee County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.