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Tony McCombie issues statement after assassination of Charlie Kirk

By A. G. Gregory | Sep 10, 2025

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie responded to the assassination of Charlie Kirk, co-founder and CEO of Turning Point USA, with a public statement expressing her sorrow and concern over the incident.

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Illinois House Minority Leader discusses push for independent redistricting commission

By B. L. Murphy | Sep 10, 2025

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie recently discussed the ongoing efforts for fair legislative maps in Illinois during an interview with WCIA’s Alex Whitney.

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Week ending Sept. 20: 2 inmates sentenced in Ogle County to be released

By B. F. Aragon | Sep 10, 2025

There were two inmates who were sentenced in Ogle County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 20.

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Senator Chesney reacts to killing of activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University

By D. I. Pruitt | Sep 10, 2025

State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) responded to the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was killed by a gunman during a speaking event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.

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City of Rochelle City Council met Aug. 11

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 10, 2025

City of Rochelle City Council met Monday, Aug. 11.

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City of Mt. Carroll City Council met Aug. 12

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 10, 2025

City of Mt. Carroll City Council met Tuesday, Aug. 12.

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City of Galena City Council met Aug. 11

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 10, 2025

City of Galena City Council met Monday, Aug. 11.

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City of Fulton City Council met Aug. 11

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 10, 2025

City of Fulton City Council met Monday, Aug. 11.

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Medicare 101 seminars planned by Rep. McCombie and colleagues

By B. L. Murphy | Sep 10, 2025

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie will host two Medicare 101 seminars aimed at helping local residents navigate the Medicare system.

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Which former NW Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Sept. 13?

By R. R. Burrell | Sep 10, 2025

These former NW Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Sept. 13.

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Carroll County residents pay $40,119 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

By B. M. Rodriguez | Sep 9, 2025

In July, Carroll County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities within Carroll County in Q2 compared to the previous quarter

By E. I. Temple | Sep 9, 2025

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Carroll County in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the previous quarter.

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Senator Arellano calls for policy changes amid rising Illinois energy costs

By D. I. Pruitt | Sep 9, 2025

Illinois State Senator Li Arellano Jr. has raised concerns about the state’s current energy situation, warning that rising prices and potential blackouts could threaten residents and businesses if changes are not made.

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Debt-to-EAV ratios reveal borrowing levels across Jo Daviess County school districts

By T. M. Hart | Sep 9, 2025

School districts in Jo Daviess County carried over $27.5 million in long-term debt in fiscal year 2024, with some using more than 25.6% of their legal borrowing capacity.

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Chesney calls for stronger public safety measures amid rising violence in Illinois

By B. L. Murphy | Sep 9, 2025

The City of Chicago has recorded the highest number of homicides among the nation’s 75 largest cities, with 573 murders in 2024.

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Senator Arellano urges lifting of Illinois’ ban on new nuclear reactor construction

By B. L. Murphy | Sep 9, 2025

Nuclear power continues to play a central role in Illinois' energy landscape, according to State Senator Li Arellano Jr. (R-Dixon).

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Freeport Athletics reports recent results in golf, flag football, and tennis

By B. L. Murphy | Sep 9, 2025

Freeport Athletics posted updates between September 8 and September 9, 2025 on several team results including boys varsity golf’s win over Belvidere and other matches.

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Ogle County districts used up to 23.6% of borrowing capacity in fiscal year 2024

By T. M. Hart | Sep 8, 2025

Polo Community Unit School District 222 used the largest share of its debt limit in Ogle County during fiscal year 2024, at 11.6% of its Equalized Assessed Value (EAV).

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Lee County taxpayers give $85,935 in County Sales Tax in July

By B. M. Rodriguez | Sep 8, 2025

In July, Lee County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Dry weather raises risk of field fires in central Illinois

By A. G. Gregory | Sep 8, 2025

An ongoing period of hot and dry weather in Central Illinois has led to increased concerns about field fires, according to farmers and local firefighters.