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City of Rock Falls City Council met Tuesday, April 1

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Warren Community Unit School District 205 in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 46.6% of the students in Warren Community Unit School District 205 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Carroll County collects $34,067 in Countywide Sales Tax in March

In March, Carroll County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

State Sen. Arellano: Fmr. Gov. Ryan was a capable 'political leader who got caught up in Illinois' culture of corruption'

Li Arellano Jr., the state senator for Illinois District 37, commented on the passing of former Governor George Ryan, describing him as a skilled leader who became entangled in corruption.

Orangeville Community Unit School District 203: How many students failed math test in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 80.8% of Orangeville Community Unit School District 203 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

City of Lanark City Councilmet met April 1

City of Lanark City Councilmet met Tuesday, April 1

City of Lanark City Council met April 1

City of Lanark City Council met Tuesday, April 1.

City of Byron City Council met April 2

City of Byron City Council met Wednesday, April 2.

Illinois debates $6B tax hike as Governor Pritzker faces criticism

Illinois is witnessing a contentious debate over proposed tax hikes as Governor JB Pritzker and Democrats in Springfield push for a $6 billion increase to fund government expansion.

Illinois House Minority Leader sends Cinco de Mayo wishes

Illinois House Minority Leader extended Cinco de Mayo greetings to the people of Illinois.

Illinois House Republicans oppose proposed $6 billion tax hikes

Illinois House Republicans have voiced strong opposition to a proposed $6 billion tax increase, which they argue would negatively impact working families and businesses in the state.

City of Rochelle Planning and Zoning Commission met May 5

City of Rochelle Planning and Zoning Commission met Monday, May 5

Lee County: Residents received $110.62 million per capita from Medicare transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 6.3% of income in Lee County, providing an average of $3,268 per capita to residents.

Q4 2024 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Whiteside County?

There were seven offenders living in Whiteside County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by NW Illinois News.

Did Eswood Community Consolidated School District 269 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year Math tests?

In the 2023-24 school year, 46.9% of the students in Eswood Community Consolidated School District 269 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

9 lawyers in good standing to practice law in cities within Jo Daviess County as of Q1

Cities within Jo Daviess County recorded nine lawyers in good standing to practice law as of the first quarter of 2025.

In 2023-24 school year, 80.8% of Freeport School District 145 students failed ELA portion of IAR