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Tony McCombie engages with advocates and young students at the Capitol

By NW Illinois News | May 2, 2025

This week, House Minority Leader Tony McCombie returned to the Capitol for the legislative session.

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Which former NW Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, May 5?

By NW Illinois News | May 2, 2025

This former NW Illinois News area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Monday, May 5.

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Stephenson County residents pay $201,235 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in March

By NW Illinois News | May 1, 2025

In March, Stephenson County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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53.4% of Polo Community Unit School District 222 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By NW Illinois News | May 1, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 53.4% of the students in Polo Community Unit School District 222 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Test expectations: How many Rochelle Community Consolidated School District 231 students failed to meet math IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By NW Illinois News | May 1, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 87% of Rochelle Community Consolidated School District 231 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Whiteside County home prices rose in Q1

By NW Illinois News | May 1, 2025

The median sale price of a home sold in the first quarter of 2025 in Whiteside County rose by $3,250, while total sales increased by 2.7%.

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Illinois House Republicans criticize $6 billion tax hike proposals

By NW Illinois News | May 1, 2025

Illinois House Republicans have criticized proposals from progressive interest groups that would raise taxes by $6 billion on working families and businesses in Illinois.

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Springfield holds annual ceremony for fallen police officers

By NW Illinois News | May 1, 2025

Today in Springfield, House Minority Leader Tony McCombie attended the Illinois Police Officers Memorial.

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Dixon Public Library seeks youth programming coordinator with associate's degree or higher

By NW Illinois News | May 1, 2025

The Dixon Public Library is currently seeking to hire a full-time Library Youth Programming Coordinator.

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Rep. Bradley Fritts organizes prescription drug drop-off event in Mendota

By NW Illinois News | May 1, 2025

State Representative Bradley Fritts is organizing a prescription drug drop-off event in Mendota.

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Stephenson County saw 18.3% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By NW Illinois News | May 1, 2025

In 2022, government transfers contributed 25.6% of income in Stephenson County. How does this compare to historical figures?

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Ogle County: Medicare dependency reached 5.1% in 2022

By NW Illinois News | May 1, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 5.1% of income in Ogle County, providing an average of $2,787 per capita to residents.

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Which former NW Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, May 4?

By NW Illinois News | May 1, 2025

These former NW Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, May 4.