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Cheapest diesel in cities across Jo Daviess County in week ending Feb. 22

By NW Illinois News | Feb 26, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Jo Daviess County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

McCombie urges shutdown of HBIA/HBIS immigrant program after critical audit

By NW Illinois News | Feb 26, 2025

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie has issued a statement in response to the Illinois Auditor General's report concerning the state-run HBIA/HBIS program for undocumented immigrants.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Stephenson County in week ending Feb. 15

By NW Illinois News | Feb 25, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Stephenson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Ogle County in week ending Feb. 15?

By NW Illinois News | Feb 25, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Ogle County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Week ending Feb. 9: No new registered sex offenders living in Ogle County

By NW Illinois News | Feb 25, 2025

There are no new registered sex offenders living in Ogle County in the week ending Feb. 9, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.

Meridian Community Unit School District 223 enrollment in 2023-24 school year

By NW Illinois News | Feb 25, 2025

Enrollment at Meridian Community Unit School District 223 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

City of Rock Falls Utility Committee met Feb. 24

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 25, 2025

City of Rock Falls Utility Committee met Monday, Feb. 24

City of Fulton City Council met Feb. 24

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 25, 2025

City of Fulton City Council met Monday, Feb. 24

Cherry Pie Day highlights homeschool success; Pritzker's budget faces criticism

By NW Illinois News | Feb 25, 2025

Homeschool families are preparing for the 35th annual Cherry Pie Day in Springfield, an event organized by the Illinois Christian Home Educators (ICHE) to highlight the ongoing success of homeschooling in Illinois.

Senator Chesney hosts event for IPASS sticker transition in Oregon

By NW Illinois News | Feb 25, 2025

State Senator Andrew Chesney, representing Freeport, is organizing an event in Oregon on March 10 to assist motorists in transitioning from plastic IPASS transponders to the new sticker technology.

McCombie pushes for support of DCFS workers through Knight-Silas Act

By NW Illinois News | Feb 25, 2025

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie addressed the House Floor regarding the Knight-Silas Act, following a recent incident in St. Clair County.

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Which former NW Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Feb. 28?

By NW Illinois News | Feb 25, 2025

This former NW Illinois News area high school standout will be in action on Friday, Feb. 28.

9 lawyers in good standing in cities within Jo Daviess County as of January

By NW Illinois News | Feb 24, 2025

Cities within Jo Daviess County recorded nine lawyers in good standing to practice law as of January.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in Stephenson County in week ending Feb. 15?

By NW Illinois News | Feb 24, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Stephenson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

How many students are enrolled at Oregon Community Unit School District 220 in 2023-24 school year?

By NW Illinois News | Feb 24, 2025

Enrollment at Oregon Community Unit School District 220 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Registered sex offenders: no new living in Jo Daviess County as of Feb. 9

By NW Illinois News | Feb 24, 2025

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there are no new registered sex offenders living in Jo Daviess County as of the week ending Feb. 9.

1 gas station in cities throughout Stephenson County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Feb. 15

By NW Illinois News | Feb 24, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Stephenson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.