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Thursday, April 3, 2025

News from April 2025

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State Sen. Arellano: Senate Bill 1872 would mean 'higher grocery bills for hardworking families'

By NW Illinois News | Apr 3, 2025

Li Arellano Jr., the state senator for Illinois District 37, has expressed opposition to Senate Bill 1872, citing concerns that it would increase grocery costs for families.

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City of Rock Falls Public Works/Public Property Committee met April 3

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Apr 3, 2025

City of Rock Falls Public Works/Public Property Committee met 8:15 a.m. Thursday, April 3

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Week ending March 16: No new registered sex offenders living in Whiteside County

By NW Illinois News | Apr 3, 2025

There are no new registered sex offenders living in Whiteside County in the week ending March 16 compared to the week before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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City of Byron Community Services Committee met April 2

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 3, 2025

City of Byron Community Services Committee met Wednesday, April 2

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City of Byron City Council met April 2

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 3, 2025

City of Byron City Council met Wednesday, April 2

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City of Rock Falls City Council met April 1

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 3, 2025

City of Rock Falls City Council met Tuesday, April 1

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Q4 2024 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Stephenson County?

By NW Illinois News | Apr 3, 2025

There were eight offenders living in Stephenson County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by NW Illinois News.

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Sen. Arellano on DOJ probe into Mabley Development Center: I hope 'real solutions will be put in place to benefit the staff and the resident population'

By NW Illinois News | Apr 2, 2025

Li Arellano, the State Senator for Illinois District 37, expressed hope that the federal investigation into Mabley Development Center will lead to solutions benefiting both residents and employees.

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No new registered sex offenders living in Stephenson County in week ending March 16

By NW Illinois News | Apr 2, 2025

There are no new registered sex offenders living in Stephenson County in the week ending March 16, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Illinois fights gerrymandering with ongoing legal battle led by state representative

By NW Illinois News | Apr 2, 2025

Illinois has been facing a number of challenges, including high taxation, population decline, and a lack of employment opportunities in industries that were once booming.

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Illinois House Republicans push for ethics reform in state government

By NW Illinois News | Apr 2, 2025

House Republican lawmakers have introduced legislative proposals aimed at ethics reform in the Illinois statehouse.

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Grants awarded to five fire departments in 37th District

By NW Illinois News | Apr 2, 2025

State Senator Li Arellano, Jr along with the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal has announced the allocation of five Small Equipment Grants to fire departments within the 37th District. “These grants are critical for our rural emergency...

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Ogle County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 2.4% of income in 2022

By NW Illinois News | Apr 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.4% of income in Ogle County, providing an average of $1,338 per capita to residents.

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Ogle County has 3 new registered sex offenders in week ending March 16

By NW Illinois News | Apr 1, 2025

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there are three new registered sex offenders living in Ogle County as of the week ending March 16.

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Illinois agriculture's essential role highlighted during National Agriculture Week

By NW Illinois News | Apr 1, 2025

National Agriculture Week concluded in Illinois, highlighting the pivotal role that farming and agriculture play in the state's economy.

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Freeport Athletics shares results of recent high school sports events

By NW Illinois News | Apr 1, 2025

Freeport Athletics posted updates on recent Freeport High School sports events.

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Freeport Athletics reports losses for both varsity and JV boys volleyball teams

By NW Illinois News | Apr 1, 2025

Freeport Athletics announced on April 1, 2025, the losses of their JV and Varsity boys volleyball teams in recent matches against East.