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Creston Community Consolidated School District 161 welcomes 80 students in 2023-24 school year

By NW Illinois News | Mar 26, 2025

Enrollment at Creston Community Consolidated School District 161 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Illinois Republicans criticize Democratic legislative priorities

By NW Illinois News | Mar 26, 2025

For several weeks, the Democratic supermajority in Illinois has been engaged in debates against actions taken by President Donald Trump aimed at "Making America Great Again."

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Tony McCombie welcomes Rabbi Mendy Turen for prayer at Illinois House

By NW Illinois News | Mar 26, 2025

This week, House Minority Leader Tony McCombie welcomed Rabbi Mendy Turen from the Chabad Jewish Center of Springfield to lead the morning prayer before the Illinois House Chamber.

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Whiteside County: Medicaid dependency reached 5.1% in 2022

By NW Illinois News | Mar 26, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.1% of income in Whiteside County, providing an average of $2,670 per capita to residents.

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Brandt King, former Stillman Valley High School standout, played on Tuesday, March 25 in NCAA Division III baseball game

By NW Illinois News | Mar 26, 2025

The Eureka Red Devils lost 6-2 in their NCAA Division III baseball game against the Fontbonne Griffins on Tuesday, March 25.

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Braden Engel and Micah Johnson, former Stillman Valley High School standouts, played on Tuesday, March 25 in NCAA Division III baseball game

By NW Illinois News | Mar 26, 2025

The Wheaton Thunder won 5-3 in their NCAA Division III baseball game against the Carroll Pioneers on Tuesday, March 25.

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On Tuesday, March 25, former Stillman Valley High School standout David Wilhite’s college team won in an NCAA Division III baseball game

By NW Illinois News | Mar 26, 2025

The Rockford Regents won 20-16 in their NCAA Division III baseball game against the Beloit Buccaneers on Tuesday, March 25.

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Dixon High School standout Sam Tourtillott’s college team won in NCAA Division I softball game on Tuesday, March 25

By NW Illinois News | Mar 26, 2025

The Drake Bulldogs won 14-2 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the Western Illinois Leathernecks on Tuesday, March 25.

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Brandt King, former Stillman Valley High School standout, played on Tuesday, March 25 in NCAA Division III baseball game

By NW Illinois News | Mar 26, 2025

The game took place at Shaw Park.

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On Tuesday, March 25, Rochelle Township High School standouts, including Bradley Cooney, competed in an NCAA Division III baseball game for Rockford Regents

By NW Illinois News | Mar 26, 2025

The game took place at RU Campus Baseball Field.

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Mitchell McPheron, former Ashton-Franklin Center High School standout, played on Tuesday, March 25 in NCAA Division III baseball game

By NW Illinois News | Mar 26, 2025

The Rockford Regents won 20-16 in their NCAA Division III baseball game against the Beloit Buccaneers on Tuesday, March 25.

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Mason Glaudel, former Newman Central Catholic High School standout, played on Tuesday, March 25 in NCAA Division III baseball game

By NW Illinois News | Mar 26, 2025

The North Central Cardinals won 11-5 in their NCAA Division III baseball game against the Carthage Firebirds on Tuesday, March 25.

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Tuesday, March 25: East Dubuque High School standout Angel Reyes’ college team wins to Coe Kohawks

By NW Illinois News | Mar 26, 2025

The Dubuque Spartans won 8-6 in their NCAA Division III baseball game against the Coe Kohawks on Tuesday, March 25.

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On Tuesday, March 25, former Byron High School standout Braden Smith’s college team won in an NCAA Division II baseball game

By NW Illinois News | Mar 26, 2025

The Maryville Saints won 13-6 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the UIS Prairie Stars on Tuesday, March 25.

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Prophetstown High School standout Clayton Johnson’s college team lost in NCAA Division II baseball game on Tuesday, March 25

By NW Illinois News | Mar 26, 2025

The UIS Prairie Stars lost 13-6 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the Maryville Saints on Tuesday, March 25.

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Which former NW Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, March 29?

By NW Illinois News | Mar 26, 2025

These former NW Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, March 29.

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2023-24 school year sees 122 students enrolled at Lee Center Community Unit School District 271

By NW Illinois News | Mar 25, 2025

Enrollment at Lee Center Community Unit School District 271 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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

By NW Illinois News | Mar 25, 2025

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Lee County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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How many students were enrolled in Carroll County in 2022-23 school year?

By NW Illinois News | Mar 25, 2025

Enrollment numbers in Carroll County schools fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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State Sen. Chesney on biological males in female sports: 'It’s an issue of safety and fairness'

By NW Illinois News | Mar 25, 2025

Illinois State Senator Andrew Chesney has expressed his belief that biological males should not compete in female sports due to "undeniable physical advantages, including higher muscle mass, which gives them an inherent edge."