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City of Lanark City Council met Oct. 7

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 7, 2025

City of Lanark City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 7.

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Which Northwest Illinois area high school graduates will take part in games in the week starting Monday, Nov. 10?

By A. G. Gregory | Nov 7, 2025

During the week beginning Monday, Nov. 10, these former Northwest Illinois area high school athletes will be in action.

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Which Northwest Illinois area high school graduates will take part in games in the week starting Monday, Nov. 10?

By A. G. Gregory | Nov 7, 2025

During the week beginning Monday, Nov. 10, these former Northwest Illinois area high school athletes will be in action.

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City of Byron Community Services Committee met Nov. 5

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 7, 2025

City of Byron Community Services Committee met Wednesday, Nov. 5.

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City of Byron City Council met Nov. 5

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 7, 2025

City of Byron City Council met Wednesday, Nov. 5.

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Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Carroll County in October compared to previous month

By NW Illinois News | Nov 6, 2025

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Carroll County in October compared to the previous month.

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Teacher turnover in Carroll County: 88.5% remain in their positions year-over-year

By B. V. Lomeli | Nov 6, 2025

With an average salary of $60,449, 88.5% of teachers remain on their positions in Carroll County schools, according to the 2024 three-year average.

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Ogle County receives tentative property tax multiplier for 2025

By NW Illinois News | Nov 6, 2025

Ogle County has received a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000 for 2025, according to David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR).

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Illinois Department of Transportation launches Intern to Hire program for civil engineers

By NW Illinois News | Nov 6, 2025

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has launched a new initiative aimed at attracting and retaining civil engineering talent in the state.

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88.4% of teachers remain in their positions year-over-year in Stephenson County schools

By B. V. Lomeli | Nov 5, 2025

With an average salary of $65,281, 88.4% of teachers remain on their positions in Stephenson County schools, according to the 2024 three-year average.

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Which ex-high school standouts from Northwest Illinois area will play on Saturday, Nov. 8?

By R. R. Burrell | Nov 5, 2025

These former Northwest Illinois area high school standouts will be competing on Saturday, Nov. 8.

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Rep. Fritts recognizes First State Bank as October business highlight

By NW Illinois News | Nov 4, 2025

State Representative Bradley Fritts (R-Dixon) has named First State Bank in Mendota as his October 2025 local business highlight.

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9.4% of teachers leave their jobs in Jo Daviess County

By B. V. Lomeli | Nov 4, 2025

With an average salary of $64,101, 90.6% of teachers remain on their positions in Jo Daviess County schools, according to the 2024 three-year average.

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Tony McCombie recognizes sacrifices of military families during Military Family Month

By NW Illinois News | Nov 4, 2025

We owe much to those who serve in the military and their families, according to Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie.

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Illinois House passes $1.5 billion tax hike for Chicago-area transit agencies

By NW Illinois News | Nov 4, 2025

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie spoke with Fox32 about the passage of a $1.5 billion public transit funding plan in the Illinois House of Representatives.

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Illinois Democrats pass major bills on taxes, immigration enforcement restrictions

By NW Illinois News | Nov 4, 2025

Democrats in the Illinois General Assembly passed several major bills during the final day of the 2026 fall veto session, including new taxes, changes to immigration enforcement, public transit funding, energy rates, and business taxation.

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Teacher retention rate in Whiteside County: 89.8% stay put

By B. V. Lomeli | Nov 3, 2025

With an average salary of $62,282, 89.8% of teachers remain on their positions in Whiteside County schools, according to the 2024 three-year average.

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City of East Dubuque Ordinance Committee met November 3

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Nov 3, 2025

City of East Dubuque Ordinance Committee met 5 p.m. Monday, November 3

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City of Rock Falls City Council met Nov. 4

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 3, 2025

City of Rock Falls City Council met Tuesday, Nov. 4.

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City of Polo City Council met Nov. 3

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 3, 2025

City of Polo City Council met Monday, Nov. 3.