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

54.8% of Erie Community Unit School District 1 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

In the 2023-24 school year, 54.8% of the students in Erie Community Unit School District 1 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

City of Rock Falls Utility Committee met April 28

City of Rock Falls Utility Committee met Monday, April 28.

City of Morrison City Council met March 31

City of Morrison City Council met Monday, March 31.

City of Rochelle Golf Course Advisory Committee met April 28

City of Rochelle Golf Course Advisory Committee met Monday, April 28.

City of Rochelle City Council met April 28

City of Rochelle City Council met Monday, April 28.

City of Galena Historic Preservation Commission met April 3

City of Galena Historic Preservation Commission met Thursday, April 3.

City of Galena City Council met April 28

City of Galena City Council met Monday, April 28.

City of Fulton City Council met April 28

City of Fulton City Council met Monday, April 28.

3 companies in cities within Lee County received three inspections in 2024

There were three companies in cities associated with Lee County that received three FDA inspections in 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

55.8% of Creston Community Consolidated School District 161 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

In the 2023-24 school year, 55.8% of the students in Creston Community Consolidated School District 161 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

19 lawyers in good standing in cities within Stephenson County as of March

There were 19 lawyers in good standing in cities within Stephenson County as of March.

State Sen. Arellano: Senate Bill 42 'undermines law enforcement and weakens their ability to identify impaired drivers'

Li Arellano Jr., the state senator for Illinois District 37, announced that a provision in Senate Bill 42 aims to limit the power of law enforcement to better protect communities from impaired drivers.

Ogle County collects $132,841 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

In February, Ogle County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Whiteside County responsible for 25th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during January

Whiteside County residents paid $878,453 in sales taxes, the 25th highest total paid per county in January.

Stephenson County taxpayers give $69,035 in County Sales Tax in February

In February, Stephenson County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

How many companies in cities in Jo Daviess County received FDA inspections in 2024?

There was one company in a city associated with Jo Daviess County that received an FDA inspection in 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

Carroll County collects $30,694 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

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

Illinois Senate focuses on budget and public safety initiatives

Illinois Senators have returned to Springfield after a two-week period in their home districts.

City of Dixon seeks maintenance specialist with valid CDL license