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City of Rock Falls Ordinance/License/Personnel/Safety Committee met October 23

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 24, 2025

City of Rock Falls Ordinance/License/Personnel/Safety Committee met 5:30 p.m.Thursday, October 23

City of Rochelle City Council met Sept. 22

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 24, 2025

City of Rochelle City Council met Monday, Sept. 22.

City of Morrison City Council met Sept. 22

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 24, 2025

City of Morrison City Council met Monday, Sept. 22.

City of Mt. Carroll City Council met Sept. 23

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 24, 2025

City of Mt. Carroll City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 23.

City of Fulton City Council met Sept. 22

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 24, 2025

City of Fulton City Council met Monday, Sept. 22.

City of Rock Falls City Council met Oct. 21

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 24, 2025

City of Rock Falls City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 21.

Carroll County schools: Which ethnicity was most represented in 2023-24 school year?

By Y. A. Brennan | Oct 23, 2025

In Carroll 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.

McCombie criticizes new state commission as political move by Governor Pritzker

By B. L. Murphy | Oct 23, 2025

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie has criticized Governor J.B. Pritzker’s recent executive order establishing the Illinois Accountability Commission.

Rep. Brad Fritts and local office launch winter clothes drive for families in need

By A. G. Gregory | Oct 23, 2025

State Representative Brad Fritts (R-Dixon) is partnering with Regional Office of Education #47 to organize a winter clothes drive for students and families in need.

Illinois lawmakers debate budget cuts as deficit projections prompt criticism

By B. L. Murphy | Oct 23, 2025

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker recently issued an Executive Order mandating 4% across-the-board budget cuts for state agencies in response to anticipated deficit spending.

House Minority Leader McCombie offers condolences to Darren Bailey’s family after tragic loss

By A. G. Gregory | Oct 23, 2025

In response to a recent tragedy affecting former State Senator Darren Bailey and his family, House Minority Leader Tony McCombie released a statement expressing her condolences. “Our hearts break for Darren and Cindy Bailey.

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

By Y. A. Brennan | Oct 22, 2025

In Ogle 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.

Stephenson County: White students were most represented ethnicity in 2023-24 school year

By Y. A. Brennan | Oct 21, 2025

In Stephenson 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.

Illinois lawmakers debate transit funding and face growing budget deficit

By D. I. Pruitt | Oct 21, 2025

State lawmakers returned to Springfield last week for the first part of the annual fall Veto Session.

Tony McCombie discusses path from local activism to statehouse leadership

By D. I. Pruitt | Oct 21, 2025

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie appeared on the American Potential Podcast to discuss her early involvement in local change and how it led to her current role in state government.

Illinois Republicans respond as ex-Speaker Madigan begins prison term

By D. I. Pruitt | Oct 21, 2025

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan has begun serving a 7.5-year federal prison sentence at FPC Morgantown in West Virginia after being convicted on bribery and racketeering charges.

City of Lanark City Council met Oct. 21

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 21, 2025

City of Lanark City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 21

Chesney calls for ethics reform after Madigan begins prison sentence

By D. I. Pruitt | Oct 20, 2025

Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan began serving a 7.5-year federal prison sentence on October 13 after being convicted on 10 counts of public corruption.

Round Grove Road to close for railroad work east of Morrison

By R. J. Bone | Oct 20, 2025

Round Grove Road will be closed at the Union Pacific railroad crossing, located four miles east of Morrison, on Wednesday, October 22, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation.

City of East Dubuque City Council met Sept. 15

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 20, 2025

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

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City of Rock Falls Ordinance/License/Personnel/Safety Committee met October 23

City of Rochelle City Council met Sept. 22

City of Morrison City Council met Sept. 22

City of Mt. Carroll City Council met Sept. 23

City of Fulton City Council met Sept. 22

City of Rock Falls City Council met Oct. 21

Carroll County schools: Which ethnicity was most represented in 2023-24 school year?

McCombie criticizes new state commission as political move by Governor Pritzker

Rep. Brad Fritts and local office launch winter clothes drive for families in need

Illinois lawmakers debate budget cuts as deficit projections prompt criticism

House Minority Leader McCombie offers condolences to Darren Bailey’s family after tragic loss

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

Stephenson County: White students were most represented ethnicity in 2023-24 school year

Illinois lawmakers debate transit funding and face growing budget deficit

Tony McCombie discusses path from local activism to statehouse leadership

Illinois Republicans respond as ex-Speaker Madigan begins prison term

City of Lanark City Council met Oct. 21

Chesney calls for ethics reform after Madigan begins prison sentence

Round Grove Road to close for railroad work east of Morrison

City of East Dubuque City Council met Sept. 15

McCombie-backed PAC funds Bailey gov campaign launch

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