17.2% of income in Putnam County came from government transfers in 2022, ranking it 18th in Illinois
In 2022, government transfers made up 17.2% of income in Putnam County—ranking it 18th least dependent among Illinois counties.
1 gas station in cities throughout LaSalle County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending July 5
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout LaSalle County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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LaHood hails passage of Trump-backed ‘Big Beautiful Bill Act’ as 'rocket-fuel' for U.S. economy
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Ill.) praised House Republicans Thursday after they advanced a sweeping $3.3 trillion domestic policy bill aligned with President Donald Trump’s agenda, calling it a “generational piece of legislation” that delivers for working Americans and local communities.
- Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within LaSalle County in week ending June 28?
- Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across LaSalle County in week ending June 28
- How many multiracial students were enrolled in Bureau County schools in 2023-24 school year?
- 2 gas stations in cities throughout LaSalle County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending June 28
- There were 675 multiracial students enrolled in LaSalle County schools in 2023-24 school year
LaSalle County: Government transfers accounted for 21.9% of income in 2022, up from 8.3% in 1970
In 2022, government transfers made up 21.9% of income in LaSalle County, a 13.6% surge from 8.3% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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How many Hispanic students were enrolled in Putnam County schools in 2023-24 school year?
In the 2023-24 school year, 12.5% of students enrolled in Putnam County schools identified as Hispanic.
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LaSalle Public Library carries book depicting gay oral sex among teens, ‘Gender Queer’
The LaSalle Public Library, which last week hosted a “Drag Queen Storytime” featuring a local cross-dressing man, carries a book that features pornographic cartoon illustrations depicting gay oral sex, according to a review of library catalog records by Illinois Valley Times.
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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Bureau County in week ending June 21
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Bureau County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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How many Hispanic students were enrolled in Bureau County schools in 2023-24 school year?
In Bureau County schools, 881 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
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How many Hispanic students were enrolled in LaSalle County schools in 2023-24 school year?
In the 2023-24 school year, 20.5% of students enrolled in LaSalle County schools identified as Hispanic.
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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Putnam County in week ending June 21?
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Putnam County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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Sen. Arellano slams LaSalle Library’s Drag Queen event: ‘Young minds are incredibly impressionable’
State Sen. Liandro “Li” Arellano Jr. (R-Dixon) is speaking out against LaSalle Public Library’s Drag Queen Storytime event, arguing that taxpayer-funded institutions should not serve as platforms for what he calls “ideological activism targeting children.”
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Rep. Davis condemns LaSalle Library Drag Queen Storytime: ‘Not educational—it’s ideological’
Davis says the recent Drag Queen Storytime event at the LaSalle Public Library was not educational but “ideological" and inappropriate for young children.
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Cheapest regular gas in cities across LaSalle County in week ending June 21
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout LaSalle County was found at 14 gas stations in the week ending June 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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CatholicVote on Lasalle library drag show: 'This kind of radical, sexualized propaganda event has no place in any public space in America'
Steve Cortes, Senior Advisor at Catholic Vote, has expressed opposition to the LaSalle Public Library's Drag Queen StoryTime event.
