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Tuesday, September 9, 2025

News from September 2025

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Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities within Carroll County in Q2 compared to the previous quarter

By E. I. Temple | Sep 9, 2025

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Carroll County in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the previous quarter.

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Debt-to-EAV ratios reveal borrowing levels across Jo Daviess County school districts

By T. M. Hart | Sep 9, 2025

School districts in Jo Daviess County carried over $27.5 million in long-term debt in fiscal year 2024, with some using more than 25.6% of their legal borrowing capacity.

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Ogle County districts used up to 23.6% of borrowing capacity in fiscal year 2024

By T. M. Hart | Sep 8, 2025

Polo Community Unit School District 222 used the largest share of its debt limit in Ogle County during fiscal year 2024, at 11.6% of its Equalized Assessed Value (EAV).

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Dry weather raises risk of field fires in central Illinois

By A. G. Gregory | Sep 8, 2025

An ongoing period of hot and dry weather in Central Illinois has led to increased concerns about field fires, according to farmers and local firefighters.

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McCombie criticizes state policies on energy, crime response, immigration benefits, and delayed finances

By A. G. Gregory | Sep 8, 2025

Illinois House Republican Leader Tony McCombie has raised concerns over the state’s current energy policies, crime rates, immigration laws, and delayed financial reporting.

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Chesney criticizes Rockford mayor's stance on ICE cooperation; addresses lawsuit over student aid

By D. I. Pruitt | Sep 8, 2025

State Senator Andrew Chesney has criticized Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara’s recent statements supporting the city’s policy of not cooperating with federal immigration authorities.

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City of Morrison City Council met September 8

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 8, 2025

City of Morrison City Council met 6:30 p.m. Monday, September 8

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Federal government sues Illinois over financial aid for undocumented students

By D. I. Pruitt | Sep 8, 2025

Illinois is facing a federal lawsuit after the passage of House Bill 460, which extends state-funded financial aid and in-state tuition to undocumented students.

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City of Rochelle City Council met Sept. 8

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 8, 2025

City of Rochelle City Council met Monday, Sept. 8.

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City of Galena City Council met Sept. 8

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 8, 2025

City of Galena City Council met Monday, Sept. 8.

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City of Galena Historic Preservation Commission met Sept. 4

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 8, 2025

City of Galena Historic Preservation Commission met Thursday, Sept. 4.

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City of Fulton City Council met Sept. 8

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 8, 2025

City of Fulton City Council met Monday, Sept. 8.

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Road work begins on Illinois Route 26; McCombie urges driver caution

By A. G. Gregory | Sep 7, 2025

The Illinois Department of Transportation is set to begin road work on Illinois Route 26 in Ogle County starting Tuesday, September 9.

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Lee County districts used up to 48.8% of borrowing capacity in fiscal year 2024

By T. M. Hart | Sep 7, 2025

School districts in Lee County carried over $59.2 million in long-term debt in fiscal year 2024, with some using more than 48.8% of their legal borrowing capacity.

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Whiteside County school districts ranked by share of debt capacity used in fiscal year 2024

By T. M. Hart | Sep 6, 2025

Sterling Community Unit School District 5 used the largest share of its debt limit in Whiteside County during fiscal year 2024, at 7.9% of its Equalized Assessed Value (EAV).

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City of Polo City Council met Aug. 4

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 6, 2025

City of Polo City Council met Monday, Aug. 4

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City of Dixon City Council met Aug. 4

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 6, 2025

City of Dixon City Council met Monday, Aug. 4

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City of Dixon City Council met Sept. 2

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 6, 2025

City of Dixon City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 2

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Freeport Athletics posts high school sports updates including tennis and football victories

By M. M. Winkler | Sep 6, 2025

Freeport Athletics announced recent sports outcomes for Freeport High School teams on September 5 and 6, highlighting wins in girls varsity tennis against East and freshman/sophomore football over Belvidere North.

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Stephenson County school districts ranked by share of debt capacity used in fiscal year 2024

By T. M. Hart | Sep 5, 2025

School districts in Stephenson County carried over $63.8 million in long-term debt in fiscal year 2024, with some using more than 56.2% of their legal borrowing capacity.