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Stephenson County residents pay $122,550 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

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

$79,648 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in February for Jo Daviess County

In February, Jo Daviess County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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$25,638 in County Sales Tax collected in February for Carroll County

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

In 2022, Carroll County ranks 39th among Illinois counties with 25.5% transfer dependency

In 2022, government transfers made up 25.5% of income in Carroll County—ranking it 39th most dependent among Illinois counties.

Women to Watch Conference gathers female leaders in Springfield

By NW Illinois News | Apr 24, 2025

This week, the city of Springfield was the backdrop for the fourth annual Women to Watch Conference, organized by House Minority Leader Tony McCombie.

State Representative Fritts opens summer internship applications

By NW Illinois News | Apr 24, 2025

Applications are being accepted for the 2025 Summer Internship Program conducted by State Representative Brad Fritts.

Whiteside County: Medicare transfers accounted for 6.4% of income in 2022

By NW Illinois News | Apr 24, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 6.4% of income in Whiteside County, providing an average of $3,355 per capita to residents.

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

Lee County residents paid $705,614 in sales taxes, the 28th highest total paid per county in January.

Illinois public schools receive state library grants totalling over $34,000

State Senator Li Arellano, Jr. announced that public schools within his district have been awarded over $34,000 in state-sponsored library grants.

National Work Zone Awareness Week highlights importance of road safety

Road work carries inherent risks for both workers and drivers, necessitating increased attention and reduced speeds when navigating through work zones.

State Representative Bradley Fritts hosts Women to Watch Event in Springfield

Yesterday, State Representative Bradley Fritts (R-Dixon) hosted the Women to Watch event in Springfield, extending a warm welcome to notable attendees Dallas Knack and Dr. Jennifer Hintzsche.

$77,384 in County Sales Tax collected in January for Lee County

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

Senator Chesney partners with Realtors for pet food drive

State Senator Andrew Chesney has joined forces with the Northwest Illinois Alliance of Realtors to organize a pet food donation drive.

House Republican conference celebrates women leaders across Illinois

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie organized the fourth annual House Republican Women to Watch Conference in Springfield.

Senator Chesney seeks federal guidance on fairness in women's sports

State Senator Andrew Chesney and his Republican colleagues have sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, seeking federal guidance on maintaining fairness in girls' and women’s high school athletics in Illinois.

Senator Chesney addresses locker room policy and local initiatives