An Amboy grocery store owner hopes to create a place for people to have fun in the community by opening two new businesses along Route 52 between Amboy and Sublette.

The Dixon City Council will vote Monday on three ordinances that expand the boundaries of the Lee-Ogle County Enterprise Zone in preparation for three projects planned in rural Lee and Ogle counties.

Allure of Pinecrest, 414 S. Wesley Ave. in Mt. Morris, was fined $50,000 for an “AA” violation and $2,200 for a "B" violation. An “AA” violation is given when a condition or event at a facility directly contributes to a resident’s death.

The Illinois Soybean Association commissioned a study to evaluate the economic impact of maintaining reliable bridge infrastructure to efficiently transport farmers’ products to market.

Fritts was reelected Nov. 5 to a second term in the Illinois House of Representatives.

Li Arellano Jr., who won an uncontested race during Tuesday’s general election, says he is ready to hit the ground running for the 37th District. He will serve a four-year term.

Lee County voters support Amboy, Harmon fire departments' merger.

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Voters in Ogle County turn out to cast their ballots on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

Brad Fritts, who is the current 74th House District representative and was named the Republican nominee in March, squared off against David Simpson, the Democratic nominee, during a candidate forum Tuesday night at The Dixon: Historic Theatre.