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Illinois faces potential SNAP penalties amid rising payment errors

By B. L. Murphy | Sep 15, 2025

Illinois State Representative Tony McCombie has raised concerns about the management of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) under Governor JB Pritzker.

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City of Polo City Council met Sept. 15

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 15, 2025

City of Polo City Council met Monday, Sept. 15.

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City of East Dubuque City Council met Sept. 15

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 15, 2025

City of East Dubuque City Council met Monday, Sept. 15.

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City of Dixon City Council met Sept. 15

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 15, 2025

City of Dixon City Council met Monday, Sept. 15.

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$83,778 in County Sales Tax collected in July for Stephenson County

By B. M. Rodriguez | Sep 14, 2025

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

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Whiteside County responsible for 26th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during July

By M. M. Winkler | Sep 14, 2025

Whiteside County residents paid $867,088 in sales taxes, the 26th highest total paid per county in July.

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McCombie issues statement on passing of former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar

By A. G. Gregory | Sep 14, 2025

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie has released a statement following the death of former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar, who passed away after battling cancer. “It is with deep sadness that I join Illinoisans in mourning the passing of Governor Jim...

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Lee County residents paid 28th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during July

By M. M. Winkler | Sep 13, 2025

Lee County residents paid $756,981 in sales taxes, the 28th highest total paid per county in July.

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$369,002 in County School Facility Tax collected in July for Lee County

By B. M. Rodriguez | Sep 13, 2025

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

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Carroll County home sales during week ending Sept. 6

By C. G. Rojas | Sep 13, 2025

There was one reported residential sale in Carroll County in the week ending Sept. 6, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Weekly recap, week ending Sept. 6 home sales in Whiteside County

By C. G. Rojas | Sep 13, 2025

There were three reported residential sales in Whiteside County in the week ending Sept. 6, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Freeport Athletics shares highlights from soccer and football games in September updates

By B. L. Murphy | Sep 13, 2025

Freeport Athletics posted game results for Freeport High School's soccer and football teams on September 12 and 13, detailing standout player achievements and team scores.

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Freeport Athletics posts live updates from football game against Belvidere

By D. I. Pruitt | Sep 13, 2025

Freeport Athletics shared real-time scores and events from a football matchup between Freeport High School and Belvidere on September 13, 2025.

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Freeport Athletics reports freshmen football victory over Belvidere

By D. I. Pruitt | Sep 13, 2025

Freeport Athletics shared updates on September 13, 2025, detailing the Freeport High School freshmen football team's win over Belvidere.

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Prairie State Sales Taxes: Jo Daviess County residents paid 41st-largest sum in July

By M. M. Winkler | Sep 12, 2025

Jo Daviess County residents paid $541,048 in sales taxes, the 41st highest total paid per county in July.

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Ogle County taxpayers give $116,714 in County Sales Tax in July

By B. M. Rodriguez | Sep 12, 2025

In July, Ogle County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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McCombie discusses strategies for reducing cost of living in Illinois

By D. I. Pruitt | Sep 12, 2025

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie addressed the ongoing issue of high living costs in Illinois during a recent interview with WMBD’s Cameron Maine.

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McCombie supports bill requiring electronic scanning of prison mail in Illinois

By B. L. Murphy | Sep 12, 2025

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie has announced her support for House Bill 50, a measure sponsored by State Representative David Friess aimed at improving safety for Department of Corrections (DOC) workers by increasing control over...

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Recent athletic highlights at Freeport High School shared by Freeport Athletics

By B. L. Murphy | Sep 12, 2025

Freeport Athletics posted updates recognizing student achievements in swimming, tennis, and soccer between September 11-12, 2025.

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Which Northwest Illinois area high school graduates will take part in games in the week starting Monday, Sept. 15?

By A. G. Gregory | Sep 12, 2025

These ex-Northwest Illinois area high school standouts will take the field during the week of Monday, Sept. 15.