Ramos attorney opens trial with reasons why Rock Falls fire officials responsible for Sterling fireman’s death
When the first Sterling fire engine arrived at the scene of a rural Rock Falls garage fire Dec. 3, 2021, Sterling Fire Lt. Garrett Ramos was on it. Just two hours after he arrived, firefighters would be
2 Amboy men facing felony meth delivery charges
Two Amboy men were charged with delivering methamphetamine in late October following separate investigations by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
Dixon deputy police chief honored with lifesaving award
Dixon Deputy Police Chief Aaron Simonton was awarded at the Dixon City Council meeting Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, for saving the life of a man who was choking at an Elgin restaurant.
Whiteside County’s March 17 primary election ballots taking shape
Whiteside County candidates had until 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, to turn in their nomination papers as they seek candidacy for the March 17 primary election.
Chess tournament is Nov. 8 in Ashton
The Mills & Petrie Memorial Library in Ashton will host a chess tournament for grades K-12 on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025.
Sauk Valley Round 1 Playoff Football Recap
Dixon was dominant in 4A, and Newman rolled in 2A to open the playoffs. Amboy, Milledgeville, Polo and West Carroll also advanced in the 8-man playoffs.
All-Western Big 6 Conference football, volleyball, boys soccer announced
The All-Western Big 6 Conference teams for football, volleyball and boys soccer were recently announced. Sterling had multiple athletes earn all-conference in each sport.
All-Western Big 6 Conference football, volleyball, boys soccer announced
The All-Western Big 6 Conference teams for football, volleyball and boys soccer were recently announced. Sterling had multiple athletes earn all-conference in each sport.
5 Things to Do: ‘Menopause The Musical 2,’ Stevie Ray Vaughan tribute at The Dixon Theatre this weekend
“Menopause The Musical 2” will be at the Dixon Historic Theatre for two shows on Saturday, Nov. 8.
United Way of Lee County to host annual Girlfriend Gala on Nov. 20
United Way of Lee County will host its biggest fundraiser of the year, the Girlfriend Gala, from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at the Dixon Elks Lodge.