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How much did Stephenson County spend on football teams in 2024?

By M. J. Smith | Oct 17, 2025

Stephenson County's collegiate football teams did not receive any funding during the 2024 season, the same as in the previous year.

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McCombie-backed PAC funds Bailey gov campaign launch

By NW Illinois News Service | Oct 17, 2025

Illinois House GOP Leader Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) supported a political action committee (PAC) that gave GOP gubernatorial hopeful Darren Bailey $39,577 to pay for his campaign launch late last month.

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Tony McCombie returns to Springfield for legislative veto session

By B. L. Murphy | Oct 17, 2025

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie was back in Springfield this week as the Illinois House began its first of two weeks of legislative veto session.

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Prairie State Sales Taxes: Whiteside County residents paid 19th-largest sum in August

By M. M. Winkler | Oct 16, 2025

Whiteside County residents paid approximately $1.3 million in sales taxes, the 19th highest total paid per county in August.

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Jo Daviess County taxpayers give $113,026 in Countywide Sales Tax in August

By B. M. Rodriguez | Oct 16, 2025

In August, Jo Daviess County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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City Of Rock Falls Finance/Insurance/Investment Committee met Oct. 14

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 16, 2025

City Of Rock Falls Finance/Insurance/Investment Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 14.

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City of Rochelle City Council met Oct. 14

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 16, 2025

City of Rochelle City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 14.

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City of Morrison City Council met Oct. 14

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 16, 2025

City of Morrison City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 14.

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Prairie State Taxes: Ogle County residents rank 61st in total sales taxes paid for August

By M. M. Winkler | Oct 15, 2025

Ogle County residents paid $294,271 in sales taxes, ranking 61st in total sales taxes paid per county in August.

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Stephenson County collects $260,533 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in August

By B. M. Rodriguez | Oct 15, 2025

In August, Stephenson County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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McCombie criticizes legislative focus as session nears end

By A. G. Gregory | Oct 15, 2025

After the legislative veto session concluded in the Illinois House of Representatives, House Minority Leader Tony McCombie released a statement criticizing the current legislative process.

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Stephenson County responsible for 44th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during August

By M. M. Winkler | Oct 14, 2025

Stephenson County residents paid $512,402 in sales taxes, the 44th highest total paid per county in August.

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Stephenson County taxpayers give $158,652 in Countywide Sales Tax in August

By B. M. Rodriguez | Oct 14, 2025

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

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Warren Elementary named Blue Ribbon School; McCombie to honor achievement in Springfield

By B. L. Murphy | Oct 14, 2025

Warren Elementary School has been recognized as a Blue Ribbon School, an honor that highlights its achievements in education.

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City of Galena City Council met Oct. 14

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 14, 2025

City of Galena City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 14.

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Chesney calls for ethics reform as former Speaker Madigan begins prison sentence

By A. G. Gregory | Oct 14, 2025

Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan reported to prison on October 13, following his conviction earlier this year on charges including bribery, wire fraud, conspiracy, and other corruption offenses related to a scheme involving Commonwealth...

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Illinois General Assembly begins Veto Session amid debates over taxes, budget deficit

By A. G. Gregory | Oct 14, 2025

The Illinois General Assembly has reconvened in Springfield following its summer break for the annual Veto Session.

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Which former Northwest Illinois area high school athletes will be active on Friday, Oct. 17?

By R. R. Burrell | Oct 14, 2025

On Friday, Oct. 17, these former Northwest Illinois area high school stars will be competing.

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$313,741 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in August for Whiteside County

By B. M. Rodriguez | Oct 14, 2025

In August, Whiteside County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Tony McCombie thanks U.S. Navy on its 250th anniversary

By B. L. Murphy | Oct 13, 2025

Today marks the 250th anniversary of the United States Navy.