Duane "DC" 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 his ex-wife was found dead.

Polo Area Community Theatre is hosting a trivia night Jan. 24 at The Polo Room.

Due to unforeseen circumstances on the production side, the Feb. 14 Triple Espresso show at The Dixon: Historic Theatre is being postponed.

Myles Newberry, the director of the Twin Cities Homeless Shelter, has seen the suggestions on social media from well-meaning residents proposing that empty nursing homes, rehab facilities and even storefronts be opened for temporary housing.

A Morrison man has pleaded not guilty to theft, possession of a stolen vehicle, and several battery charges

Poopy’s, billed as “the largest biker bar in Illinois,” is for sale.  The biker bar, restaurant and event venue in Savanna made the announcement Tuesday, Jan. 13, via its Facebook page. 

Lilyana Herrera, a senior, is Dixon High School’s student of the month for January. She plans to study social work at Sauk Valley Community College and transfer to a university to further her degree.

State Sen. Li Arellano Jr., R-Dixon, is asking residents of the 37th District to help make Valentine’s Day more meaningful for local seniors by contributing cards to his annual Valentines for Seniors card drive.

Peyton Payne, a senior, has been named Amboy High School’s student of the month for January.