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Illinois is witnessing a contentious debate over proposed tax hikes as Governor JB Pritzker and Democrats in Springfield push for a $6 billion increase to fund government expansion.

Illinois House Minority Leader sends Cinco de Mayo wishes

Illinois House Minority Leader extended Cinco de Mayo greetings to the people of Illinois.

Illinois House Republicans oppose proposed $6 billion tax hikes

Illinois House Republicans have voiced strong opposition to a proposed $6 billion tax increase, which they argue would negatively impact working families and businesses in the state.

City of Rochelle Planning and Zoning Commission met May 5

By Philip Gonzales | May 5, 2025

City of Rochelle Planning and Zoning Commission met Monday, May 5

Lee County: Residents received $110.62 million per capita from Medicare transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 6.3% of income in Lee County, providing an average of $3,268 per capita to residents.

Q4 2024 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Whiteside County?

There were seven offenders living in Whiteside County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by NW Illinois News.

Did Eswood Community Consolidated School District 269 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year Math tests?

In the 2023-24 school year, 46.9% of the students in Eswood Community Consolidated School District 269 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

9 lawyers in good standing to practice law in cities within Jo Daviess County as of Q1

Cities within Jo Daviess County recorded nine lawyers in good standing to practice law as of the first quarter of 2025.

In 2023-24 school year, 80.8% of Freeport School District 145 students failed ELA portion of IAR

In the 2023-24 school year, 80.8% of Freeport School District 145 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Whiteside County collects $72,504 in County Sales Tax in March

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

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Saturday, May 3: Lena-Winslow High School standout Kieran Madigan’s college team wins to Alverno Inferno

The Rockford Regents won 11-1 in their NCAA Division III softball game against the Alverno Inferno on Saturday, May 3.

On Saturday, May 3, former Lena-Winslow High School standout Kieran Madigan’s college team won in an NCAA Division III softball game

The game took place at RU Campus Softball Field.

Ogle County residents pay $122,609 in Countywide Sales Tax in March

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

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

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

Test expectations: How many Dixon Unit School District 170 students failed to meet math IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 81.1% of Dixon Unit School District 170 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Home sales during week ending April 26 in Whiteside County

There were 14 reported residential sales in Whiteside County in the week ending April 26, according to BlockShopper.com.

How many lawyers were granted admission to practice law in cities within Lee County in Q1?

There were 20 lawyers in good standing in cities within Lee County as of the first quarter of 2025.

Forrestville Valley Community Unit School District 221: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 49.4% of the students in Forrestville Valley Community Unit School District 221 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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