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McCombie opposes proposed $1.9 billion tax increase for Illinois public transit

By A. G. Gregory | Oct 29, 2025

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie voiced her opposition to a proposed $1.9 billion tax increase intended to support public transit in the state.

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Which former Northwest Illinois area high school athletes will be active on Saturday, Nov. 1?

By R. R. Burrell | Oct 29, 2025

These former Northwest Illinois area high school standouts will be competing on Saturday, Nov. 1.

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Gov. candidate Dabrowski in Freeport on property taxes: ‘Punishingly high property taxes are making Illinois unaffordable’

By NW Illinois News reports | Oct 28, 2025

Ted Dabrowski, a candidate for governor of Illinois, has highlighted property taxes as a significant factor driving residents out of the state.

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Spring photo contest entries by local residents exhibited at Illinois Capitol

By A. G. Gregory | Oct 28, 2025

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie displayed photos from her annual Spring Photo Contest in the Capitol this week.

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Illinois lawmakers debate tax hike proposal; senate honors Charlie Kirk

By B. L. Murphy | Oct 28, 2025

Legislators have returned to Springfield for the final days of the fall veto session, where a proposal to increase taxes by up to $1.5 billion is under discussion.

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Mobile DMV event hosted by Rep. Tony McCombie set for November in Byron

By D. I. Pruitt | Oct 27, 2025

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie is working with the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office to provide local residents with direct access to DMV services.

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Rep. Brad Fritts details district outreach and calls for action at veto session

By A. G. Gregory | Oct 27, 2025

Illinois State Representative Brad Fritts has provided an update on recent activities in the 74th District and legislative developments in Springfield.

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City of Rock Falls Committee of the Whole met Sept. 30

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 27, 2025

City of Rock Falls Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Sept. 30.

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City of Morrison City Council met Monday, Oct. 27

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 27, 2025

City of Morrison City Council met Oct. 27.

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City of Rochelle Golf Course Advisory Committee met Sept. 29

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 27, 2025

City of Rochelle Golf Course Advisory Committee met Monday, Sept. 29.

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City of Rochelle Golf Course Advisory Committee met Oct. 27

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 27, 2025

City of Rochelle Golf Course Advisory Committee met Monday. Oct. 27.

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City of Rochelle City Council met Oct. 27

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 27, 2025

City of Rochelle City Council met Monday, Oct. 27.

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City of Galena Planning Commission met Oct. 28

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 27, 2025

City of Galena Planning Commission met Tuesday, Oct. 28.

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City of Galena City Council met Oct. 27

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 27, 2025

City of Galena City Council met Monday, Oct. 27.

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City of Fulton City Council met Oct. 27

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 27, 2025

City of Fulton City Council met Monday, Oct. 27.

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2023-24 School Year: What was most represented ethnicity in Lee County schools?

By Y. A. Brennan | Oct 26, 2025

In Lee County schools, there were more white students than any other individual ethnicity in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Dixon Police Department seeks applicants for patrol officer position

By D. I. Pruitt | Oct 26, 2025

The Dixon Police Department is currently seeking applicants for the position of Patrol Officer.

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14 coaches at institution in Lee County earned $6,066 on average in 2024

By M. J. Smith | Oct 25, 2025

The average coaching salary at Sauk Valley Community College, the only institution paying coaches during 2024 in Lee County, was $6,066, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

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In 2023-24 school year, white students had highest representation in Jo Daviess County schools

By Y. A. Brennan | Oct 25, 2025

The most prevalent ethnicity in Jo Daviess County student body in the 2023-24 school year was white, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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9 sports coaches at institution in Stephenson County earn on average $7,084 in 2024

By M. J. Smith | Oct 24, 2025

The average coaching salary at Highland Community College, the only institution paying coaches during 2024 in Stephenson County, was $7,084, according to the U.S. Department of Education.