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How many times were students suspended or expelled in Oregon Community Unit School District 220 during 2023-24 school year?

By T. M. Hart | Jul 15, 2025

There were 536 incidents of students being suspended just in Oregon Community Unit School District 220 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Illinois approves new budget amid record revenue; Senator Chesney hosts advisory meeting

By NW Illinois News | Jul 15, 2025

Democratic lawmakers in Illinois have approved a new budget that includes nearly $1 billion in additional tax hikes, despite the state collecting a record $54 billion in tax revenue last year.

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City of Rochelle City Council met July 14

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 15, 2025

City of Rochelle City Council met Monday, July 14.

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City of Morrison City Council met July 14

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 15, 2025

City of Morrison City Council met Monday, July 14.

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City of Galena City Council met July 14

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 15, 2025

City of Galena City Council met Monday, July 14.

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City of Fulton City Council met July 14

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 15, 2025

City of Fulton City Council met Monday, July 14.

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Lee County had the cheapest diesel in week ending July 5

By W. M. Bennett | Jul 15, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Lee County was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Effective property tax rate in Whiteside County outpaced the national average in Q2

By A. T. Ray | Jul 14, 2025

Property owners in Whiteside County paid 2.2% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the second quarter of 2025, which is more than 2 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by NW Illinois News.

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Home prices in Whiteside County during June 2025 increased compared to the same period in 2024

By T. A. Merriman | Jul 14, 2025

In June, the median sale price of a home in Whiteside County rose by $14,950 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 44.9%.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Carroll County in week ending July 5

By W. M. Bennett | Jul 14, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Carroll County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Stephenson County collects $246,841 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in May

By B. M. Rodriguez | Jul 14, 2025

In May, Stephenson County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Ogle County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending July 5

By W. M. Bennett | Jul 14, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Ogle County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Students suspended 10 times in 2023-24 school year in Orangeville Community Unit School District 203

By T. M. Hart | Jul 14, 2025

There were 10 incidents of students being suspended in Orangeville Community Unit School District 203 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Rep. Brad Fritts hosts summer tour events in District 74

By NW Illinois News | Jul 14, 2025

The past fortnight has seen active community engagement in the 74th District by Illinois State Representative Brad Fritts.

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Illinois State Rep. McCombie promotes Sweet Corn Day and supports local businesses

By NW Illinois News | Jul 14, 2025

I passed legislation in 2022 to make August 1st the official Sweet Corn Appreciation Day in Illinois.

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City of Byron Administrator Recruitment Committee met July 14

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 14, 2025

City of Byron Administrator Recruitment Committee met Monday, July 14

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Whiteside County median home valuation prices rose by 3.5% in Q2

By T. A. Merriman | Jul 14, 2025

The median sale price of a home sold in the second quarter of 2025 in Whiteside County rose by $4,050, while total sales decreased by 15.9%.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Ogle County in week ending July 5

By W. M. Bennett | Jul 14, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Ogle County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Ogle County in week ending July 5?

By W. M. Bennett | Jul 13, 2025

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Ogle County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Lee County taxpayers give $341,678 in County School Facility Tax in May

By B. M. Rodriguez | Jul 13, 2025

In May, Lee County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.