The property assessment equalization factor, often called the “multiplier,” is the method used to achieve uniform property assessments among counties, as required by law.

Casper W. Jennings, 34, of South Bend, Indiana, will remain in custody on charges of predatory criminal sexual assault and aggravated criminal sexual abuse as his case proceeds through the court system.

Donations can be made at the Polo Pharmacy, 111 E. Mason St.

A Polo police officer carried an elderly man from inside the home to safety Tuesday morning during a fire at 611 N. Division St.

Wreaths Across America event was held Saturday at Daysville Cemetery.

Event was held Saturday, Dec. 7 in Mt. Morris.

Gary C. Freeman, 29, is charged with four counts of first-degree murder, one count of residential arson and one count of concealment of a homicide in connection with the death of Devin K. Gibbons, 28, of Rochelle.

Live trees will be collected in some cities

Duane Meyer is charged with four counts of first-degree murder, two counts of aggravated arson and one count of concealment of a homicidal death in connection with an Oct. 19, 2016, Byron house fire in which Meyer’s ex-wife, Margaret “Maggie” (Rosko) Meyer, 31, was found dead.