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There are no new registered sex offenders living in Stephenson County in the week ending March 30 compared to the week before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

State Sen. Chesney: House Bill 1237 is 'more about woke ideology' than 'well-intentioned policymaking'

Illinois State Senator Andrew Chesney has expressed criticism of recently passed legislation that bans certain themed mascots and school logos.

Community events captured across the 89th District

This week, various events took place in the 89th District, capturing moments from the local community over the past few weeks.

Lee County set property assessment equalization factor at 1.0000 for 2024

Lee County has been assigned a final property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, announced David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR).

Corruption persists in Springfield despite Madigan's downfall and ongoing reform efforts

Despite the conviction and anticipated sentencing of former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan for corruption charges, the issue continues to persist in Springfield.

Jo Daviess County: Medicare transfers accounted for 6.3% of income in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 6.3% of income in Jo Daviess County, providing an average of $3,660 per capita to residents.

Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Ogle County in March compared to previous month

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Ogle County in March remained the same in comparison to the previous month.

Whiteside County home valuations rose in March compared to the same period in 2024

In March, the median sale price of a home in Whiteside County rose by $40,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 3.2%.

2 new registered sex offenders living in Ogle County in week ending March 30

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there are two new registered sex offenders living in Ogle County as of the week ending March 30.

City of Lanark City Council met March 18

City of Lanark City Council met Tuesday, March 18.

City of East Dubuque City Council met March 17

City of East Dubuque City Council met Monday, March 17.

City of East Dubuque City Council met April 14

City of East Dubuque City Council met Monday, April 14.

City of Byron City Council met March 19

City of Byron City Council met Wednesday, March 19.

City of Dixon City Council met March 17

City of Dixon City Council met Monday, March 17.

City of Byron City Council met April 16

City of Byron City Council met Wednesday, April 16.

2024 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Carroll County?

There were 13 offenders released on parole during 2024 that live in Carroll County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by NW Illinois News.

Analysis: Whiteside County effective property tax rates outpaced the national average in Q1

Property owners in Whiteside County paid 2.5% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the first quarter of 2025, which is more than 2.3 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by NW Illinois News.

Officials urge change in locker room policy at Hononegah School

State Senator Andrew Chesney and State Representative John Cabello are urging the Hononegah Community High School Board to reconsider a policy allowing a biological male to use the girls’ locker room.

Illinois House Republican Leader criticizes IHSA's response to sports policy delay

Illinois House Republican Leader Tony McCombie expressed his dissatisfaction with the Illinois High School Association's (IHSA) response, which came nearly a month after the House Republican Caucus submitted a formal letter seeking clarity on...

Q4 2024 Recap: 2 parolees from Ogle County convicted of crimes involving weapons set for supervised release