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The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Ogle County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Ogle County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Dec. 7

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Ogle County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

State Senator Andrew Chesney: "My statement on Biden’s decision to commute the prison sentence of the woman who embezzled $54 million'

Senator Andrew Chesney expressed his disapproval regarding the commutation of Rita Crundwell's prison sentence in a Facebook post dated December 12, stating "Unbelievable."

42.4% of Morrison Community Unit School District 6 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2022-23 school year

In the 2022-23 school year, 42.4% of the students in Morrison Community Unit School District 6 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

2023 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Ogle County?

There were 16 offenders released on parole during 2023 that live in Ogle County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by NW Illinois News.

Valuation: Pricing for the median home in Whiteside County increased in October 2024 compared to October 2023

In October, the median sale price of a home in Whiteside County rose by $39,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 20.9%.

1 gas station in cities throughout Stephenson County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Dec. 7

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Stephenson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

14 lawyers in good standing in cities within Ogle County as of November

Cities within Ogle County recorded 14 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of November.

How many Carroll County students failed their English exams in 2023-24 school year?

Nearly 8 in 10 Carroll County public students aren't at grade level based on their performance in the English portion of the 2023-24 SAT.

City of Polo City Council met Nov. 18

City of Polo City Council met Monday, Nov. 18

Grant funding available for local fire department projects

Local fire departments across the state have an opportunity to apply for grant funding aimed at rehabilitating or constructing fire stations.

Representative Bradley J. Fritts engages with local communities across District 74

State Representative Bradley J. Fritts has been actively engaging with the community through various events and initiatives.

Holiday diaper drive collects over 14,000 diapers for families in need

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie expressed gratitude to everyone who contributed to this year's Holiday Diaper Drive.

City of Galena Zoning Board of Appeals met Nov. 13

City of Galena Zoning Board of Appeals met Wednesday, Nov. 13

City of East Dubuque City Council met Dec. 16

City of East Dubuque City Council met Monday, Dec. 16

City of Dixon City Council met Dec. 16

City of Dixon City Council met Monday, Dec. 16

Lee County median home valuation prices rose by 1.1% in October 2024 compared to October 2023

In October, the median sale price of a home in Lee County rose by $1,500 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 24.1%.

1 gas station in cities throughout Ogle County had the cheapest E15 gas in week ending Dec. 7

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Ogle County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in River Ridge Community Unit School District 210 in 2022-23 school year?

In the 2022-23 school year, 42.4% of the students in River Ridge Community Unit School District 210 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

1 gas station in cities throughout Carroll County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Dec. 7