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In the 2023-24 school year, 38.4% of the students in Dakota Community Unit School District 201 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Ogle County had 14 lawyers with active licenses in April

Cities within Ogle County recorded 14 lawyers with active licenses to practice law as of April.

1 gas station in cities throughout Whiteside County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending May 17

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Whiteside County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Lee County taxpayers give $771,602 in County Sales Tax in 2024

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

Illinois Republicans warn against tax hikes as budget deadline nears

As the end of the spring legislative session approaches, Illinois lawmakers are engaged in intense discussions over budget and tax reforms.

Tony McCombie urges Illinoisans to honor Memorial Day

The tradition of Memorial Day began with families gathering at cemeteries to honor their loved ones, particularly those who served in America's wars.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Whiteside County in week ending May 17?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Whiteside County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Jo Daviess County collects $625,530 in County Sales Tax in 2024

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

Byron Community Unit School District 226: How many students met or exceeded expectations in Math in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 38.6% of the students in Byron Community Unit School District 226 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Carroll County in week ending May 17?

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Carroll County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Carroll County in week ending May 17?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Carroll County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Jo Daviess County in week ending May 17

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Jo Daviess County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Did Polo Community Unit School District 222 students fail or pass their 2023-24 math tests?

In the 2023-24 school year, 62.4% of Polo Community Unit School District 222 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Dixon Unit School District 170: How many students failed ELA test in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 65.1% of Dixon Unit School District 170 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Whiteside County in week ending May 17?

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Whiteside County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Stephenson County in week ending May 17?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Stephenson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Stephenson County in week ending May 17?

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Stephenson County was found at four gas stations in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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NW Illinois News area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the NW Illinois News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Whiteside County weekly recap of home sales during week ending May 17

There was one reported residential sale in Whiteside County in the week ending May 17, according to BlockShopper.com.

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in River Bend Community Unit School District 2 in 2023-24 school year?