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12.9% of Rochelle Community Consolidated School District 231 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By NW Illinois News | Jun 24, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 12.9% of the students in Rochelle Community Consolidated School District 231 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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How many Black students were enrolled in Stephenson County schools in 2023-24 school year?

By NW Illinois News | Jun 24, 2025

In Stephenson County schools, 886 Black students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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In 2023-24 school year, 45.2% of Erie Community Unit School District 1 students failed ELA portion of IAR

By NW Illinois News | Jun 24, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 45.2% of Erie Community Unit School District 1 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Ogle County taxpayers give just over $1.1 million in County Sales Tax in 2024

By NW Illinois News | Jun 24, 2025

In 2024, Ogle County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Jo Daviess County in week ending June 14?

By NW Illinois News | Jun 24, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Jo Daviess County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Illinois senator challenges state budget process; DOJ opposes gun ban

By NW Illinois News | Jun 24, 2025

Senator Andrew Chesney, along with a group of conservative lawmakers, has filed a lawsuit challenging the budget adoption process in Illinois.

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Bradley Fritts announces summer tour dates for July

By NW Illinois News | Jun 24, 2025

State Representative Bradley Fritts has announced his 2025 Summer Tour events scheduled for July.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Lee County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending June 14

By NW Illinois News | Jun 24, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Lee County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Forrestville Valley Community Unit School District 221 administrators rank 334th lowest in state for average salary in 2024

By NW Illinois News | Jun 24, 2025

Administrators in Forrestville Valley Community Unit School District 221 earn an average of $104,069 per year, ranking 334th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Ogle County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending June 14

By NW Illinois News | Jun 23, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Ogle County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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In 2023-24 school year, 46.2% of Galena Unit School District 120 students failed ELA portion of IAR

By NW Illinois News | Jun 23, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 46.2% of Galena Unit School District 120 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Illinois Department of Corrections to release 2 inmates sentenced in Lee County during week ending July 5

By B. F. Aragon | Jun 23, 2025

There were two inmates who were sentenced in Lee County and are set to be released from jail in the week ending July 5.

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How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Educational Services industry in NW Illinois News publication area during 2024?

By NW Illinois News | Jun 23, 2025

The only H-1B petition filed by an employer classified under the Educational Services industry located across NW Illinois News publication area was approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Ogle County in week ending June 14?

By NW Illinois News | Jun 23, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Ogle County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Whiteside County taxpayers give just under $2 million in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024

By NW Illinois News | Jun 23, 2025

In 2024, Whiteside County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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How many Black students were enrolled in Ogle County schools in 2023-24 school year?

By NW Illinois News | Jun 23, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, less than 1% of students enrolled in Ogle County schools identified as Black.

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West Carroll Community Unit School District 314: How many students met or exceeded expectations in Math in 2023-24 school year?

By NW Illinois News | Jun 23, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 17.6% of the students in West Carroll Community Unit School District 314 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Tony McCombie launches annual summer reading challenge for students

By NW Illinois News | Jun 23, 2025

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie has initiated her annual Summer Reading Program, known as the Reading Buzz.

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Lee County: Government transfers accounted for 23.5% of income in 2022, up from 8.1% in 1970

By NW Illinois News | Jun 23, 2025

In 2022, government transfers contributed 23.5% of income in Lee County. How does this compare to historical figures?

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jo Daviess County in week ending June 14?

By NW Illinois News | Jun 23, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Jo Daviess County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.