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City of Rock Falls Committee of the Whole met Sept. 30

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 29, 2025

City of Rock Falls Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Sept. 30.

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City of Lanark Economic Development Committee met Sept. 29

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 29, 2025

City of Lanark Economic Development Committee met Monday, Sept. 29

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Illinois lawmakers debate budget shortfalls as governor orders spending cuts

By D. I. Pruitt | Sep 29, 2025

Governor J.B. Pritzker has issued Executive Order 2025-05, instructing state agencies to identify 4% across-the-board budget reserves in response to a shortfall in projected revenues for the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) budget.

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City of Rochelle City Council met Aug. 25

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 28, 2025

City of Rochelle City Council met Monday, Aug. 25.

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City of Morrison City Council met Aug. 25

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 28, 2025

City of Morrison City Council met Monday, Aug. 25.

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City of Mt. Carroll City Council met Aug. 26

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 28, 2025

City of Mt. Carroll City Council met Tuesday, Aug. 26.

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City of Galena City Council met Aug. 25

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 28, 2025

City of Galena City Council met Monday, Aug. 25.

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City of Rock Falls Ordinance/License/Personnel/Safety Committee met Sept. 24

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 28, 2025

City of Rock Falls Ordinance/License/Personnel/Safety Committee met Wednesday, Sept. 24.

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City of Dixon Veterans Memorial Park Commission met Sept. 25

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 28, 2025

City of Dixon Veterans Memorial Park Commission met Thursday, Sept. 25.

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Unchanged number of attorneys held active licenses to practice law in cities within Stephenson County in Q2 compared to the previous quarter

By E. I. Temple | Sep 27, 2025

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Stephenson County in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the previous quarter.

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Q2 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Lee County?

By M. K. Cox | Sep 26, 2025

There were two offenders living in Lee County who were released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by NW Illinois News.

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Tony McCombie meets with community members during busy week in 89th District

By B. L. Murphy | Sep 26, 2025

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie was active in the 89th District this week, engaging with schools, local businesses, community leaders, and law enforcement throughout northwest Illinois.

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How many H-2A petitions made by NW Illinois News publication area employers were approved during 2024?

By V. D. Jarvis | Sep 26, 2025

In 2024, all of the H-2A petitions filed by employers in the NW Illinois News publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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Q2 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Ogle County?

By M. K. Cox | Sep 25, 2025

There were six offenders living in Ogle County who were released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by NW Illinois News.

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6 lawyers in good standing in cities within Carroll County as of Q2 2025

By E. I. Temple | Sep 25, 2025

There were six lawyers in good standing in cities within Carroll County as of the second quarter of 2025.

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Rep. Brad Fritts recognizes Selmi’s of Rock Falls as September 2025 local business highlight

By B. L. Murphy | Sep 25, 2025

State Representative Bradley Fritts (R-Dixon) has recognized Selmi’s, a family-owned farm and business in Rock Falls, as his September 2025 local business highlight.

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Freeport paper shredding event offered by Reps. McCombie and Cabello on October 1

By A. G. Gregory | Sep 25, 2025

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie will host a free paper shredding event in Freeport on October 1, 2025, together with State Representative John M. Cabello.

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Freeport Athletics reports volleyball losses and soccer win for Freeport High School

By A. G. Gregory | Sep 24, 2025

Freeport Athletics shared results on September 24, 2025: both girls' volleyball teams lost to Hononegah while boys' varsity soccer secured a win against Auburn.

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Freeport Athletics highlights student achievements and team results in recent sports updates

By D. I. Pruitt | Sep 24, 2025

Freeport Athletics posted several updates between September 23 and September 24 recognizing student athletes' performances in volleyball, tennis, and soccer.

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Rep. Fritts concludes summer tour with focus on constituent outreach

By D. I. Pruitt | Sep 24, 2025

State Representative Bradley J. Fritts provided an update on his recent activities and outreach efforts as the end of summer approaches in Illinois’ 74th House District.