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The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Ogle County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Freeport ranks 87th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in Illinois for 2024

Freeport residents paid just over $12 million in sales taxes, ranking 87th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in 2024.

1 gas station in cities throughout Carroll County had the cheapest E15 gas in week ending May 24

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Carroll County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Lee County in week ending May 24

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Lee County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Carroll County in week ending May 24

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Carroll County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Lee County residents paid 28th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during 2024

Lee County residents paid just under $7.1 million in sales taxes, the 28th highest total paid per county in 2024.

Test expectations: How many Dakota Community Unit School District 201 students failed to meet ELA IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 61.6% of Dakota Community Unit School District 201 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

City of Rochelle Golf Course Advisory Committee will meet June 2

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 28, 2025

City of Rochelle Golf Course Advisory Committee will meet at 11 a.m. Monday, June 2.

City of Morrison City Council met May 27

City of Morrison City Council met Tuesday, May 27.

City of Rochelle City Council met May 27

City of Rochelle City Council met Tuesday, May 27.

McCombie congratulates local track star on record-breaking achievements

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie addressed the House Floor to acknowledge a notable achievement by a local athlete from her 89th District.

City of Morrison City Council met April 28

City of Morrison City Council met Monday, April 28.

City of Lanark City Council met April 29

City of Lanark City Council met Tuesday, April 29.

City of Galena City Council met April 28

City of Galena City Council met Monday, April 28.

City of East Dubuque City Council met April 28

City of East Dubuque City Council met Monday, April 28.

Illinois House minority leader criticizes Democrats after legislative session

After the legislative session adjourned in the Illinois House, Minority Leader Tony McCombie shared his thoughts on the proceedings.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Carroll County in week ending May 17

The only price of premium 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.

Montmorency Community Consolidated School District 145: How many students met or exceeded expectations in Math in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 38% of the students in Montmorency Community Consolidated School District 145 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Whiteside County in week ending May 17

The only price of premium 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.

State Sen. Chesney: 'Energy prices are expected to spike again for Illinois consumers' this summer