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Unchanged number of attorneys held active licenses to practice law in cities within Stephenson County in Q2 compared to the previous quarter

By E. I. Temple | Sep 27, 2025

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

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How many Hispanic students were enrolled in Jo Daviess County districts in 2023-24 school year?

By K. K. Bird | Sep 27, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 8.4% of students enrolled in Jo Daviess County school districts identified as Hispanic.

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Whiteside County home sales in week ending Sept. 20

By C. G. Rojas | Sep 27, 2025

There were 24 reported residential sales in Whiteside County in the week ending Sept. 20, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Q2 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Lee County?

By M. K. Cox | Sep 26, 2025

There were two offenders living in Lee County who were released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by NW Illinois News.

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Tony McCombie meets with community members during busy week in 89th District

By B. L. Murphy | Sep 26, 2025

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie was active in the 89th District this week, engaging with schools, local businesses, community leaders, and law enforcement throughout northwest Illinois.

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How many Hispanic students were enrolled in Carroll County districts in 2023-24 school year?

By K. K. Bird | Sep 26, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 7.7% of students enrolled in Carroll County school districts identified as Hispanic.

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How many Black students were enrolled in Whiteside County districts in 2023-24 school year?

By K. K. Bird | Sep 26, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 1.5% of students enrolled in Whiteside County school districts identified as Black.

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Which former high school stars from Northwest Illinois area will be in action for the week of Monday, Sept. 29?

By A. G. Gregory | Sep 26, 2025

The upcoming week starting Monday, Sept. 29 will feature these former Northwest Illinois area high school athletes.

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How many H-2A petitions made by NW Illinois News publication area employers were approved during 2024?

By V. D. Jarvis | Sep 26, 2025

In 2024, all of the H-2A petitions filed by employers in the NW Illinois News publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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Enrollment Analysis: Black students comprised 15.5% of Stephenson County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By K. K. Bird | Sep 25, 2025

In Stephenson County school districts, 897 Black students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Q2 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Ogle County?

By M. K. Cox | Sep 25, 2025

There were six offenders living in Ogle County who were released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by NW Illinois News.

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6 lawyers in good standing in cities within Carroll County as of Q2 2025

By E. I. Temple | Sep 25, 2025

There were six lawyers in good standing in cities within Carroll County as of the second quarter of 2025.

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Rep. Brad Fritts recognizes Selmi’s of Rock Falls as September 2025 local business highlight

By B. L. Murphy | Sep 25, 2025

State Representative Bradley Fritts (R-Dixon) has recognized Selmi’s, a family-owned farm and business in Rock Falls, as his September 2025 local business highlight.

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Freeport paper shredding event offered by Reps. McCombie and Cabello on October 1

By A. G. Gregory | Sep 25, 2025

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie will host a free paper shredding event in Freeport on October 1, 2025, together with State Representative John M. Cabello.

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Freeport Athletics reports volleyball losses and soccer win for Freeport High School

By A. G. Gregory | Sep 24, 2025

Freeport Athletics shared results on September 24, 2025: both girls' volleyball teams lost to Hononegah while boys' varsity soccer secured a win against Auburn.

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Freeport Athletics highlights student achievements and team results in recent sports updates

By D. I. Pruitt | Sep 24, 2025

Freeport Athletics posted several updates between September 23 and September 24 recognizing student athletes' performances in volleyball, tennis, and soccer.

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Rep. Fritts concludes summer tour with focus on constituent outreach

By D. I. Pruitt | Sep 24, 2025

State Representative Bradley J. Fritts provided an update on his recent activities and outreach efforts as the end of summer approaches in Illinois’ 74th House District.

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Q2 Parolee Recap: Who was paroled in Carroll County?

By M. K. Cox | Sep 24, 2025

There was one offender living in Carroll County who was released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by NW Illinois News.

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Enrollment Analysis: Black students comprised 1.1% of Ogle County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By K. K. Bird | Sep 24, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 1.1% of students enrolled in Ogle County school districts identified as Black.

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FOIA request sent to Stephenson County Sheriff regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025

By D. I. Pruitt | Sep 24, 2025

FOIA Request to Stephenson County Sheriff regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.