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Lee County residents pay $118,472 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

By B. M. Rodriguez | Sep 11, 2025

In July, Lee County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Prairie State Taxes: Freeport residents rank 70th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality for July

By M. N. Mattson | Sep 11, 2025

Freeport residents paid approximately $1.4 million in sales taxes, ranking 70th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in July.

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Week ending Sept. 20: 1 inmate sentenced in Whiteside County to be released from prison

By B. F. Aragon | Sep 11, 2025

There was one inmate who was sentenced in Whiteside County and is set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 20.

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Carroll County residents rank 82nd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for July

By M. M. Winkler | Sep 11, 2025

Carroll County residents paid $117,396 in sales taxes, ranking 82nd in total sales taxes paid per county in July.

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Blue Mass in Shannon honors public safety workers and remembers September 11 victims

By B. L. Murphy | Sep 11, 2025

To mark the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks, members of the Office of the House Minority Leader participated in the annual Blue Mass held in Shannon.

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Illinois State Rep. Brad Fritts marks Patriot Day remembrance

By D. I. Pruitt | Sep 11, 2025

On Patriot Day, the lives lost in the September 11, 2001 terror attacks are remembered.

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Ogle County residents pay $136,035 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

By B. M. Rodriguez | Sep 11, 2025

In July, Ogle County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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

By T. M. Hart | Sep 10, 2025

Chadwick-Milledgeville Community Unit School District 399 used the largest share of its debt limit in Carroll County during fiscal year 2024, at 7.3% of its Equalized Assessed Value (EAV).

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Freeport Athletics reports wins for boys soccer and girls flag football against Belvidere

By A. G. Gregory | Sep 10, 2025

Freeport Athletics announced on September 10, 2025 that both its boys soccer varsity team and girls varsity flag football team secured wins against Belvidere.

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Tony McCombie issues statement after assassination of Charlie Kirk

By A. G. Gregory | Sep 10, 2025

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie responded to the assassination of Charlie Kirk, co-founder and CEO of Turning Point USA, with a public statement expressing her sorrow and concern over the incident.

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Illinois House Minority Leader discusses push for independent redistricting commission

By B. L. Murphy | Sep 10, 2025

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie recently discussed the ongoing efforts for fair legislative maps in Illinois during an interview with WCIA’s Alex Whitney.

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Week ending Sept. 20: 2 inmates sentenced in Ogle County to be released

By B. F. Aragon | Sep 10, 2025

There were two inmates who were sentenced in Ogle County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 20.

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Senator Chesney reacts to killing of activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University

By D. I. Pruitt | Sep 10, 2025

State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) responded to the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was killed by a gunman during a speaking event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.

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City of Rochelle City Council met Aug. 11

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 10, 2025

City of Rochelle City Council met Monday, Aug. 11.

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City of Mt. Carroll City Council met Aug. 12

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 10, 2025

City of Mt. Carroll City Council met Tuesday, Aug. 12.

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City of Galena City Council met Aug. 11

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 10, 2025

City of Galena City Council met Monday, Aug. 11.

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City of Fulton City Council met Aug. 11

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 10, 2025

City of Fulton City Council met Monday, Aug. 11.

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Medicare 101 seminars planned by Rep. McCombie and colleagues

By B. L. Murphy | Sep 10, 2025

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie will host two Medicare 101 seminars aimed at helping local residents navigate the Medicare system.

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Which Northwest Illinois area high school graduates are scheduled for action on Saturday, Sept. 13?

By R. R. Burrell | Sep 10, 2025

These ex-Northwest Illinois area high school standouts will participate in competitions on Saturday, Sept. 13.

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Carroll County residents pay $40,119 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

By B. M. Rodriguez | Sep 9, 2025

In July, Carroll County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.