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House Minority Leader criticizes new $55.2 billion state budget

At this time, with the state's financial outlook in focus, House Minority Leader Tony McCombie has expressed concerns about the state's newest spending plan.

By NW Illinois News | Jul 2, 2025

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Rep. Fritts and Sen. Arellano to host town hall in Rochelle

State Representative Brad Fritts and State Senator Li Arellano Jr are set to host a joint town hall event.

By NW Illinois News | Jul 1, 2025

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Rep. Fritts joins lawsuit over Illinois bill procedure

By NW Illinois News | Jun 30, 2025

State Representative Bradley J. Fritts has been actively engaging with constituents in the 74th District as part of his 2025 Summer Tour.

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Illinois Republicans file lawsuit over SB 328; call for governor's veto

By NW Illinois News | Jun 30, 2025

Members of the Illinois House and Senate Republican caucuses have called on Governor J.B. Pritzker to veto Senate Bill 328, which they argue benefits trial lawyers at the expense of economic growth.

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Governor Pritzker announces bid for third term amid fiscal scrutiny

By NW Illinois News | Jun 30, 2025

Governor J.B. Pritzker has announced his intention to run for a third term in office.

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Fireworks schedule announced for northwest Illinois

By NW Illinois News | Jun 30, 2025

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie is preparing to celebrate the Fourth of July in the 89th District.

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Prairie State Sales Taxes: Stephenson County residents paid 44th-largest sum in 2024

By NW Illinois News | Jun 29, 2025

Stephenson County residents paid approximately $5 million in sales taxes, the 44th highest total paid per county in 2024.

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Jo Daviess County responsible for 46th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during 2024

By NW Illinois News | Jun 28, 2025

Jo Daviess County residents paid approximately $4.9 million in sales taxes, the 46th highest total paid per county in 2024.

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Approximately $6.6 million in County School Facility Tax collected in 2024 for Whiteside County

By NW Illinois News | Jun 27, 2025

In 2024, Whiteside County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Representative honors local auto parts store for community contribution

By NW Illinois News | Jun 27, 2025

State Representative Bradley Fritts has recognized Carquest Auto Parts as the local business highlight for June 2025.

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Illinois House Minority Leader announces winners of 2025 photo contest

By NW Illinois News | Jun 27, 2025

Today, Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie announced the winners of her 2025 Photo Contest.

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Carroll County residents pay $296,848 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in 2024

By NW Illinois News | Jun 26, 2025

In 2024, Carroll County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Rep. Fritts invites public to Coffee & Conversation in Amboy

By NW Illinois News | Jun 26, 2025

Join Representative Fritts for a Coffee & Conversation event scheduled on Wednesday, July 2nd.

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Rep. Fritts plans town hall meeting at Odell Public Library

By NW Illinois News | Jun 26, 2025

Rep. Fritts is scheduled to host a town hall event on Wednesday, July 2nd, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Odell Public Library.

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Just under $3.5 million in County School Facility Tax collected in 2024 for Lee County

By NW Illinois News | Jun 25, 2025

In 2024, Lee County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Ogle County taxpayers give just over $1.1 million in County Sales Tax in 2024

By NW Illinois News | Jun 24, 2025

In 2024, Ogle County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Illinois senator challenges state budget process; DOJ opposes gun ban

By NW Illinois News | Jun 24, 2025

Senator Andrew Chesney, along with a group of conservative lawmakers, has filed a lawsuit challenging the budget adoption process in Illinois.

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Bradley Fritts announces summer tour dates for July

By NW Illinois News | Jun 24, 2025

State Representative Bradley Fritts has announced his 2025 Summer Tour events scheduled for July.

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How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Educational Services industry in NW Illinois News publication area during 2024?

By NW Illinois News | Jun 23, 2025

The only H-1B petition filed by an employer classified under the Educational Services industry located across NW Illinois News publication area was approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Whiteside County taxpayers give just under $2 million in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024

By NW Illinois News | Jun 23, 2025

In 2024, Whiteside County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.