Payton Felix

Total voter turnout was 16.77% of the 22,248 registered voters in Lee County and 18.01% of 37,881 in Whiteside.

In the contested race for Dixon Township’s highway commissioner, voters reelected incumbent Corey Reuter, according to Lee County’s unofficial election results.

Only weeks after The Dixon: Historic Theatre‘s grand reopening, its executive director, who also served as artistic producer, is no longer employed with the 103-year-old theater.

The Township Officials of Illinois legislative chairman urged the Lee County Board at its meeting Thursday, March 20, to oppose four bills that would dismantle many township governments across the state.

Tools for School provides K-12 students who are eligible for the free and reduced lunch program with a backpack filled with grade-appropriate school supplies to use throughout the year.

In the midst of National Agriculture Week, the Lee County Board unanimously approved a resolution Thursday making a commitment to support and promote agriculture in the county.

Dixon’s candidates running for Dixon Township, Dixon School Board and Dixon City Council in the April 1 election spoke about their top priorities during a forum Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Dixon High School.

The Dixon City Council discussed several planned improvements to water main lines within the city limits during a public hearing at its meeting Monday.

A rural Dixon man charged with the attempted murder of three police officers at his residence in June will remain jailed while an Ogle County judge reviews arguments made by his defense attorney.

After being forced to close in 2023, Rosbrook Studio has purchased a new building and plans to reopen under its new name, Rosbrook Hall, promoting arts culture in the community.

There’s still time to cast an early vote before the consolidated election, Tuesday, April 1, in Lee County. Here’s a look at the candidates and the seats they are running for.

Two Dixon High School Scholastic Bowl team members were selected out of 30 regional teams for the Illinois High School Association All-Sectional team.

A Polo police officer was recognized with a certificate from the state of Illinois, presented by state Rep. Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, on Jan. 20, for his life-saving actions while responding to a house fire in December.

A structure fire along state Route 38 near Ashton resulted in “a total loss” as crews battled against strong winds Wednesday afternoon, Ashton Fire Chief Bernard Richter said.

In a rare turn of events, all Lee County Board members remained silent after being asked to make a motion on an agenda item, effectively denying its approval at the board’s Feb. 20 meeting, board Chairman Bob Olsen says.