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The only price of E85 gas 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.

Rep. Fritts joins lawsuit over Illinois bill procedure

State Representative Bradley J. Fritts has been actively engaging with constituents in the 74th District as part of his 2025 Summer Tour.

Illinois Republicans file lawsuit over SB 328; call for governor's veto

Members of the Illinois House and Senate Republican caucuses have called on Governor J.B. Pritzker to veto Senate Bill 328, which they argue benefits trial lawyers at the expense of economic growth.

Governor Pritzker announces bid for third term amid fiscal scrutiny

Governor J.B. Pritzker has announced his intention to run for a third term in office.

Fireworks schedule announced for northwest Illinois

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie is preparing to celebrate the Fourth of July in the 89th District.

City of Rock Falls City Council met June 3

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

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?