Sterling man charged with aggravated battery of officer after calls to shelter, fight with deputies: Sheriff
A Sterling man has been charged in Whiteside County with aggravated battery of a police officer, accused of throwing a rock at a deputy on Wednesday during his third run-in with law enforcement that day
Photos: Newman outlasts EP
Newman boys continue their unbeaten streak with a 57-49 win over conference rival Erie-Prophetstown on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026.
Lee County property transfers for Jan. 19-23, 2026
Here’s a list of Lee County property transfers for Jan. 19-23, 2026.
Dixon man charged with criminal neglect of an elderly person
Damian S. Harris, 48, is charged in Lee County with one count of criminal neglect/abuse of an elderly person (aged 60 or older), a Class 3 felony.