Lee County Circuit Court Judge Douglas Lee made the ruling against Bahaveshbhai Kalani, the Magnuson Hotel’s owner, Monday at the end of a three-hour hearing.

Joseph Linscott must serve at least 85% of a three-year sentence.

The Fulton City Council during a special session Thursday night selected Chad Hermes to replace Chief Nick Neblung when he leaves the position in January. Hermes started his career in Rock Falls and has also served in Albany and Morrison.

The former Snyder’s pharmacy at 301 N. Galena Ave. in Dixon is now a convenience store.

In less than 24 hours, Jefferson Elementary School’s lunch debt, which stood at $1,168, has been paid off through a donation campaign organized by the mother of a third-grade student.

Sterling’s Park District is set to receive $600,000, while Morrison will get $81,500.

A Dixon mom of a third grader at Jefferson Elementary is leading a fundraiser with the goal of wiping out student lunch debt at the school.

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

The family owned business specializes in formal attire, including dresses, tuxedos and accessories for proms, weddings and other special events. The store carries designer dress brands.