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McCombie opposes proposed $1.9 billion tax increase for Illinois public transit

By A. G. Gregory | Oct 29, 2025

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie voiced her opposition to a proposed $1.9 billion tax increase intended to support public transit in the state.

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Which former Northwest Illinois area high school athletes will be active on Saturday, Nov. 1?

By R. R. Burrell | Oct 29, 2025

These former Northwest Illinois area high school standouts will be competing on Saturday, Nov. 1.

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Gov. candidate Dabrowski in Freeport on property taxes: ‘Punishingly high property taxes are making Illinois unaffordable’

By NW Illinois News reports | Oct 28, 2025

Ted Dabrowski, a candidate for governor of Illinois, has highlighted property taxes as a significant factor driving residents out of the state.

Spring photo contest entries by local residents exhibited at Illinois Capitol

By A. G. Gregory | Oct 28, 2025

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie displayed photos from her annual Spring Photo Contest in the Capitol this week.

How many companies in cities in Carroll County received FDA inspections in 2024?

By E. I. Temple | Oct 28, 2025

There was one company in a city associated with Carroll County that received an FDA inspection in 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Illinois lawmakers debate tax hike proposal; senate honors Charlie Kirk

By B. L. Murphy | Oct 28, 2025

Legislators have returned to Springfield for the final days of the fall veto session, where a proposal to increase taxes by up to $1.5 billion is under discussion.

Illinois Department of Revenue announces tentative property assessment multiplier for Jo Daviess County

By NW Illinois News | Oct 28, 2025

The Illinois Department of Revenue has issued a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0335 for Jo Daviess County, according to David Harris, director of the department.

Mobile DMV event hosted by Rep. Tony McCombie set for November in Byron

By D. I. Pruitt | Oct 27, 2025

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie is working with the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office to provide local residents with direct access to DMV services.

Rep. Brad Fritts details district outreach and calls for action at veto session

By A. G. Gregory | Oct 27, 2025

Illinois State Representative Brad Fritts has provided an update on recent activities in the 74th District and legislative developments in Springfield.

City of Rock Falls Committee of the Whole met Sept. 30

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 27, 2025

City of Rock Falls Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Sept. 30.

City of Morrison City Council met Monday, Oct. 27

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 27, 2025

City of Morrison City Council met Oct. 27.

City of Rochelle Golf Course Advisory Committee met Sept. 29

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 27, 2025

City of Rochelle Golf Course Advisory Committee met Monday, Sept. 29.

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.