Lee County Clerk is Getting Ready for the 2026 Elections
It seems you cannot turn around anymore without an election coming up soon. In 2026, it will be the off year election in Illinois. There have already been several announcements concerning statewide elections. The Lee County Clerk
Sterling Making Good Progress on Riverfront Project
The Sterling Riverfront has been a beehive of activity. During the most recent Sterling City Council meeting, City Manager Scott Schumard said the playground is finished and the splash pad is also almost complete. Manager Scott Schumard
Lena Man Identified as the Pilot of the Crashed Plane on Tuesday
The Ogle County Coroner has positively identified the pilot as Alexander Leamon, age 23 of Lena, IL. At approximately 9:36 a.m. on Tuesday, July 22, the Ogle County Sheriff’s 911 Center received a report of a plane
The Dixon Municipal Band to Bring Musical Treats for Thursday Night Performance
Come enjoy the Summer Sounds of the Dixon Municipal Band on Thursday July 24 at 7:30 PM at the Page Park Band Shell. The concert will feature a variety of musical treats such as Raymond Overture, Superman
Color, color, and more color: Oregon Park District’s annual event had plenty for 400 participants
Runners, walkers passed through a series of color stations where powdered colors created unique patterns on official race T-shirts.
Photos: R.P. Lumber relocates to Dixon
R.P. Lumber relocated to the former ShopKo building at 1350 N. Galena Ave. in Dixon. The company closed its location north of the town.
Ogle County 4-H Fair opens July 30
See local 4-H club members in action with their animals and experience the wide array of displays and presentations
23-year-old Lena man was pilot killed in Ogle County crop duster crash
Alexander Leamon, 23, of Lena, has been identified as the pilot killed in Tuesday’s crash near the Ogle County Airport.
Byron man charged in 2022 arson of La Salle KFC
Three years after an arson investigation was opened at the Kentucky Fried Chicken in La Salle, authorities have charged a former employee of the store.
Youth in Ag Foundation to serve ice cream at Carroll County Fair
The Foundation will offer soft-serve ice cream, flurries, sundaes and root beer floats from Aug. 5 to 9, 2025, during the Carroll County Fair.