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The Registry shows no new sex offenders living in Lee County as of March 16

By NW Illinois News | Mar 31, 2025

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

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Residents of Jo Daviess County received $12,579 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 51st in Illinois

By NW Illinois News | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, residents of Jo Daviess County received an average of $12,579 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 51st highest in Illinois.

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Tony McCombie to host traveling office hours across 89th Legislative District

By NW Illinois News | Mar 31, 2025

The Office of House Minority Leader Tony McCombie is set to host traveling office hours on April 18th.

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Illinois Republicans demand focus on state challenges and propose reforms

By NW Illinois News | Mar 31, 2025

For several weeks, tension has risen in Illinois' General Assembly.

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Senator Chesney supports new election integrity legislation in Illinois

By NW Illinois News | Mar 31, 2025

President Donald Trump has issued an executive order titled "Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections," which introduces significant changes to U.S. election procedures.

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Stephenson County: 25.6% of income comes from government transfers, ranking 38th in Illinois

By NW Illinois News | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 25.6% of income in Stephenson County—ranking it 38th most dependent among Illinois counties.

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Which former NW Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, April 3?

By NW Illinois News | Mar 31, 2025

These former NW Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, April 3.

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Carroll County has no new registered sex offenders in week ending March 16

By NW Illinois News | Mar 30, 2025

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there are no new registered sex offenders living in Carroll County as of the week ending March 16.

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Which former NW Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, April 2?

By NW Illinois News | Mar 30, 2025

These former NW Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, April 2.

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Weekly recap of Whiteside County home sales during week ending March 22

By NW Illinois News | Mar 29, 2025

There were 11 reported residential sales in Whiteside County in the week ending March 22, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Steward Elementary School District 220 welcomes 56 students in 2023-24 school year

By NW Illinois News | Mar 29, 2025

Enrollment at Steward Elementary School District 220 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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NW Illinois News area weekly mass times

By NW Illinois News | Mar 29, 2025

The following parishes in the NW Illinois News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Weekly recap, week ending March 22 home sales in Carroll County

By NW Illinois News | Mar 29, 2025

There were five reported residential sales in Carroll County in the week ending March 22, according to BlockShopper.com.

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National Vietnam War Veterans Day prompts Illinois leader's call to honor veterans

By NW Illinois News | Mar 29, 2025

Today marks National Vietnam War Veterans Day, a day dedicated to honoring the bravery and sacrifice of those who served during the Vietnam War.

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Construction begins on U.S. 20 intersection in East Dubuque

By NW Illinois News | Mar 29, 2025

The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that construction will commence on the U.S. 20 and Barge Terminal Road intersection in East Dubuque on Monday, March 31, weather permitting.

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Stephenson County: Residents received $77.22 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By NW Illinois News | Mar 29, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.3% of income in Stephenson County, providing an average of $1,770 per capita to residents.

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Which former NW Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, April 1?

By NW Illinois News | Mar 29, 2025

These former NW Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, April 1.

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Prairie State sales taxes: Stephenson County residents paid 44th-largest sum in December 2024

By NW Illinois News | Mar 28, 2025

Stephenson County residents paid $426,321 in sales taxes, the 44th highest total paid per county in December 2024.

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Ogle County Republicans chairman on Homeschool Act: 'Illinois parents must use their voices before it’s too late'

By NW Illinois News | Mar 28, 2025

Mike Koolidge, chairman of the Ogle County Republicans, has expressed concern over the advancement of the Homeschool Act to the Illinois House floor.

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2023-24 school year sees 69 students enrolled at Eswood Community Consolidated School District 269

By NW Illinois News | Mar 28, 2025

Enrollment at Eswood Community Consolidated School District 269 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.