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City of Rochelle Golf Course Advisory Committee met Oct. 27

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 27, 2025

City of Rochelle Golf Course Advisory Committee met Monday. Oct. 27.

City of Rochelle City Council met Oct. 27

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 27, 2025

City of Rochelle City Council met Monday, Oct. 27.

City of Galena Planning Commission met Oct. 28

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 27, 2025

City of Galena Planning Commission met Tuesday, Oct. 28.

City of Galena City Council met Oct. 27

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 27, 2025

City of Galena City Council met Monday, Oct. 27.

City of Fulton City Council met Oct. 27

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 27, 2025

City of Fulton City Council met Monday, Oct. 27.

2023-24 School Year: What was most represented ethnicity in Lee County schools?

By Y. A. Brennan | Oct 26, 2025

In Lee County schools, there were more white students than any other individual ethnicity in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Dixon Police Department seeks applicants for patrol officer position

By D. I. Pruitt | Oct 26, 2025

The Dixon Police Department is currently seeking applicants for the position of Patrol Officer.

14 coaches at institution in Lee County earned $6,066 on average in 2024

By M. J. Smith | Oct 25, 2025

The average coaching salary at Sauk Valley Community College, the only institution paying coaches during 2024 in Lee County, was $6,066, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

In 2023-24 school year, white students had highest representation in Jo Daviess County schools

By Y. A. Brennan | Oct 25, 2025

The most prevalent ethnicity in Jo Daviess County student body in the 2023-24 school year was white, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

9 sports coaches at institution in Stephenson County earn on average $7,084 in 2024

By M. J. Smith | Oct 24, 2025

The average coaching salary at Highland Community College, the only institution paying coaches during 2024 in Stephenson County, was $7,084, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Illinois marks Manufacturing Month highlighting economic impact and workforce

By B. L. Murphy | Oct 24, 2025

October is being observed as Manufacturing Month in Illinois, with a focus on recognizing the state's manufacturing sector and its impact on the economy.

Whiteside County: White students were most represented ethnicity in 2023-24 school year

By Y. A. Brennan | Oct 24, 2025

The most prevalent ethnicity in Whiteside County student body in the 2023-24 school year was white, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

State lawmakers reconvene for second week of fall veto session

By B. L. Murphy | Oct 24, 2025

State lawmakers gathered in Springfield last week for the first two days of the annual fall Veto Session.

City of Rock Falls Ordinance/License/Personnel/Safety Committee met October 23

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 24, 2025

City of Rock Falls Ordinance/License/Personnel/Safety Committee met 5:30 p.m.Thursday, October 23

McCombie holds annual Medicare 101 seminars for local residents

By D. I. Pruitt | Oct 24, 2025

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie recently hosted two Medicare 101 seminars, joined by State Representatives Jeff Keicher and John Cabello.

Senator Arellano to host Veterans Appreciation Program and Expo in Rock Falls

By D. I. Pruitt | Oct 24, 2025

State Senator Li Arellano Jr. is organizing a Veterans Appreciation Program and Expo for veterans and their families in the 37th District.

Illinois projects $267 million budget shortfall for fiscal year 2026

By D. I. Pruitt | Oct 24, 2025

Illinois is facing a projected budget deficit of $267 million for fiscal year 2026, according to a recent report from the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget (GOMB).