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Q4 2024 Recap: 1 parolee from Stephenson County convicted of a financial crime or fraud set for supervised release

By NW Illinois News | Apr 23, 2025

There was one offender convicted of a financial crime or fraud living in Stephenson County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the NW Illinois News.

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How many inmates sentenced in Lee County will be released during May?

By NW Illinois News | Apr 23, 2025

There are two inmates sentenced in Lee County set to be released from jail in May.

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Did Kings Consolidated School District 144 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year ELA tests?

By NW Illinois News | Apr 23, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 58.8% of the students in Kings Consolidated School District 144 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Lee County residents paid 28th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during January

By NW Illinois News | Apr 23, 2025

Lee County residents paid $705,614 in sales taxes, the 28th highest total paid per county in January.

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No new registered sex offenders living in Ogle County in week ending April 6

By NW Illinois News | Apr 23, 2025

There are no new registered sex offenders living in Ogle County in the week ending April 6 compared to the week before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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City of Galena Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals and Historic Preservation Commission met April 23

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Apr 23, 2025

City of Galena Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals and Historic Preservation Commission met 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 23

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Illinois public schools receive state library grants totalling over $34,000

By NW Illinois News | Apr 23, 2025

State Senator Li Arellano, Jr. announced that public schools within his district have been awarded over $34,000 in state-sponsored library grants.

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National Work Zone Awareness Week highlights importance of road safety

By NW Illinois News | Apr 23, 2025

Road work carries inherent risks for both workers and drivers, necessitating increased attention and reduced speeds when navigating through work zones.

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State Representative Bradley Fritts hosts Women to Watch Event in Springfield

By NW Illinois News | Apr 23, 2025

Yesterday, State Representative Bradley Fritts (R-Dixon) hosted the Women to Watch event in Springfield, extending a warm welcome to notable attendees Dallas Knack and Dr. Jennifer Hintzsche.

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Lena-Winslow High School standout Jake Zeal’s college team lost in NCAA Division III baseball game on Tuesday, April 22

By NW Illinois News | Apr 23, 2025

The game took place at Petrakis Park.

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Stillman Valley High School standout Brandt King’s college team won in NCAA Division III baseball game on Tuesday, April 22

By NW Illinois News | Apr 23, 2025

The game took place at Saucier Field.

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Ashton-Franklin Center High School standout Mitchell McPheron’s college team lost in NCAA Division III baseball game on Tuesday, April 22

By NW Illinois News | Apr 23, 2025

The game took place at RU Campus Baseball Field.

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On Tuesday, April 22, former Lena-Winslow High School standout Jake Zeal’s college team lost in an NCAA Division III baseball game

By NW Illinois News | Apr 23, 2025

The Loras Duhawks lost 8-4 in their NCAA Division III baseball game against the Luther Norse on Tuesday, April 22.

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On Tuesday, April 22, Rochelle Township High School standouts, including Bradley Cooney, competed in an NCAA Division III baseball game for Rockford Regents

By NW Illinois News | Apr 23, 2025

The Rockford Regents lost 11-3 in their NCAA Division III baseball game against the UW Whitewater Warhawks on Tuesday, April 22.

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Freeport High School standout Maddux Shockey’s college team won in NCAA Division III baseball game on Tuesday, April 22

By NW Illinois News | Apr 23, 2025

The Luther Norse won 8-4 in their NCAA Division III baseball game against the Loras Duhawks on Tuesday, April 22.

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Maddux Shockey, former Freeport High School standout, played on Tuesday, April 22 in NCAA Division III baseball game

By NW Illinois News | Apr 23, 2025

The game took place at Petrakis Park.

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Tuesday, April 22: Stillman Valley High School standout David Wilhite’s college team loses to UW Whitewater Warhawks

By NW Illinois News | Apr 23, 2025

The game took place at RU Campus Baseball Field.

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Stillman Valley High School standout Brandt King’s college team won in NCAA Division III baseball game on Tuesday, April 22

By NW Illinois News | Apr 23, 2025

The Eureka Red Devils won 9-8 in their NCAA Division III baseball game against the Westminster Blue Jays on Tuesday, April 22.

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Tuesday, April 22: Galena High School standout John Wubben’s college team loses to Carthage Firebirds

By NW Illinois News | Apr 23, 2025

The game took place at Historic Simmons Field.

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Which former NW Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, April 26?

By NW Illinois News | Apr 23, 2025

These former NW Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, April 26.