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City of Rock Falls City Council met Tuesday, June 3.

City of Polo City Council met June 2

City of Polo City Council met Monday, June 2.

City of East Dubuque City Council met June 2

City of East Dubuque City Council met Monday, June 2.

City of Dixon City Council met June 2

City of Dixon City Council met Monday, June 2.

City of Byron City Council met June 4

City of Byron City Council met Wednesday, June 4.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Ogle County in week ending June 21

By NW Illinois News | Jun 30, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Ogle County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Whiteside County in week ending June 21

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Whiteside County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Prairie State Sales Taxes: Stephenson County residents paid 44th-largest sum in 2024

Stephenson County residents paid approximately $5 million in sales taxes, the 44th highest total paid per county in 2024.

2 gas stations in cities throughout Ogle County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending June 21

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Ogle County was found at two gas stations in the week ending June 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

City of Rock Falls Ordinance/License/Personnel/Safety Committee met June 26

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 29, 2025

City of Rock Falls Ordinance/License/Personnel/Safety Committee met Thursday, June 26.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Carroll County in week ending June 21?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Carroll County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Lee County in week ending June 21?

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Lee County was found at two gas stations in the week ending June 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

How many Hispanic students were enrolled in Stephenson County schools in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 11.4% of students enrolled in Stephenson County schools identified as Hispanic.

Scales Mound Community Unit School District 211 administrators rank 212th lowest in state for average salary in 2024

Administrators in Scales Mound Community Unit School District 211 earn an average of $97,463 per year, ranking 212th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Chadwick-Milledgeville Community Unit School District 399: How many students failed ELA test in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 41.3% of Chadwick-Milledgeville Community Unit School District 399 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

There were 1,442 Hispanic students enrolled in Ogle County schools in 2023-24 school year

In Ogle County schools, 1,442 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Stephenson County in week ending June 21?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Stephenson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Analysis: Stockton Community Unit School District 206 administrators rank 236th lowest in state for average salary in 2024

Administrators in Stockton Community Unit School District 206 earn an average of $98,274 per year, ranking 236th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Jo Daviess County responsible for 46th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during 2024

Jo Daviess County residents paid approximately $4.9 million in sales taxes, the 46th highest total paid per county in 2024.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Stephenson County in week ending June 21