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Administrators in Amboy Community Unit School District 272 earn an average of $92,145 per year, ranking 127th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Byron Community Unit School District 226: How many students failed ELA test in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 40.6% of Byron Community Unit School District 226 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Whiteside County Education: 327 multiracial students were enrolled in schools in 2023-24 school year

In Whiteside County schools, 327 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

House Minority Leader criticizes new $55.2 billion state budget

At this time, with the state's financial outlook in focus, House Minority Leader Tony McCombie has expressed concerns about the state's newest spending plan.

1 gas station in cities throughout Carroll County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending June 21

The only price of premium 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.

Jo Daviess County Education: 223 Hispanic students were enrolled in schools in 2023-24 school year

In the 2023-24 school year, 7.6% of students enrolled in Jo Daviess County schools identified as Hispanic.

Analysis: Ashton Franklin Center Community Unit School District 275 administrators rank 186th lowest in state for average salary in 2024

Administrators in Ashton Franklin Center Community Unit School District 275 earn an average of $96,303 per year, ranking 186th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Unchanged number of lawyers was granted admission to practice law in cities within Ogle County in Q1 compared to the previous quarter

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities within Ogle County in the first quarter of 2025 remained the same in comparison to the previous quarter.

Test expectations: How many East Dubuque Community Unit School District 119 students failed to meet ELA IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 40.7% of East Dubuque Community Unit School District 119 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Jo Daviess County in week ending June 21

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Jo Daviess 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 regular gas in cities in Carroll County in week ending June 21?

The only price of regular 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.

City of Lanark City Council met July 1

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 1, 2025

City of Lanark City Council met Tuesday, July 1.

City of Rock Falls City Council met July 1

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 1, 2025

City of Rock Falls City Council met Tuesday, July 1.

Rep. Fritts and Sen. Arellano to host town hall in Rochelle

State Representative Brad Fritts and State Senator Li Arellano Jr are set to host a joint town hall event.

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

The only price of midgrade 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.

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

In the 2023-24 school year, 6.6% of students enrolled in Lee County schools identified as Hispanic.

2024: Pearl City Community Unit School District 200 administrators rank 192nd lowest in state for average salary

Administrators in Pearl City Community Unit School District 200 earn an average of $96,461 per year, ranking 192nd lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

In 2023-24 school year, 41.2% of Kings Consolidated School District 144 students failed ELA portion of IAR

In the 2023-24 school year, 41.2% of Kings Consolidated School District 144 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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