Franklin Grove

Dixon Rural and Dixon City firefighters, along with Advance EMS, were dispatched to a residential structure fire at 4:41 p.m. Saturday, March 22, at 8259 S. Main St. in Grand Detour.

This spring, Whiteside, Lee, Ogle and Carroll county voters get to decide who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries.

One person was transported to the hospital by ambulance.

Several fire departments responded to a house fire at 8423 East Illinois Route 38 on the afternoon of Wednesday, March 5, 2025. A portion of the state highway, between Chana Road and Brooklyn Road, was closed to allow crews to bring in tankers to help extinguish the blaze.

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.

See when State Sen. Li Arellano Jr.'s mobile constituent services will be visiting your town.

Several students from Dixon, Sterling, Rock Falls and Rochelle have been named to the dean's list.

Here's a list of trick-or-treat hours, parades and trunk or treats on tap to celebrate the spooky season.

Illinois Department of Natural Resources announces nearly $1 million for Natural Areas Stewardship grants.

Centennial, quasquicentennial, sesquicentennial, bicentennial, dosquicentennial - Lee County can observe all of them in 2024.

The event will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at 1893 Twist Road, Franklin Grove.

On Monday, the eve of his birthday, Willard Simpson took flight with pilot Keith Stranberg of Oregon, who was at the controls of his Buckeye Powered Parachute Ultralight.

When Mendota veterans processed Sunday during the Sweet Corn Festival, they made a surprise detour. They delivered a big salute to a visiting veteran about to turn 100.

The Living History Antique Equipment Association held its annual show Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, in Franklin Grove. The club showcases equipment used in farming days of old. The club has hosted the show for over 30 years. This year's club honoree was Doug Kreiser of Amboy and the featured manufacturer was John Deere.

Sale dates are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, during the Harvest Fest all-town rummage sales.

Students from Sterling, Rock Falls, Dixon named to list.

Franklin Creek Arena hosts inaugural horse show.

It was the perfect setting on a perfect day as horse enthusiasts and their steeds of all ages took part in RRTHA;s inaugural event at the newly renovated horse arena at Franklin Creek Natural Area on Saturday, July 20, 2024.

Dixon Municipal Band, annual antique tractor show in Franklin Grove on slate of upcoming activities.

The drive will be from July 17-31.

The Franklin Creek Conservation Association hosted a summer solstice celebration on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Traditional Irish music and food were provided to those attending the celebration.

Rooney’s was officially founded in 2019 by owners John and Amy Lauer.

Deputy Fire Chief David Lohse retired May 10.

Blessing of the Bikes in Fulton; Young Actor’s Theatre's production of "Taming of the Shrew: 80s Style" on slate of weekend activities.

Here is a list of property transfers for Whiteside, Lee and Ogle counties filed May 10-17.

The event features food and Celtic music. Food stands will open at 5:30 p.m. The music will be performed at 6:30 p.m. by Turas and bagpiper Mike Wilcox.

Taxes are payable in two installments due on June 28 and Sept. 6, 2024.

Dozens of hot rods lined the streets of Franklin Grove on Saturday, May 11, 2024, for the 12th annual Lincoln Highway Car Show. Proceeds for the show are going to build accessible restrooms in the village's Atlasta Park.

Morrison High School musical, YMCA annual cookout also on list of things to do.

Sterling, Rock Falls letter carriers also will be collecting food for annual event, says local food drive organizer.

Owners Muda and Joe Rushiti opened Lincolnway Cafe nearly 18 years ago.

In honor of the milestone, Franklin Grove proclaimed it to be Franklin Grove Woman’s Club Day

Here is a list of upcoming sessions offered by Carroll-Lee-Whiteside Extension.

A semi from Mexico hauling a load of Hamburger Helper it picked up at Crest Foods in Ashton got hung up on the icy tracks at a crossing east of Franklin Grove and was struck by a Union Pacific train, sending boxes of “America’s favorite one-pan meal” spilling in the snow.

Illinois EPA announces $3.4 million awarded to 92 community water supplies.

Should you find yourself in the middle of a heat emergency, there are several locations around the Sauk Valley – libraries, senior centers, government offices, even cop shops and hospitals – that serve as warming centers.

Several Sauk Valley-area students have been named to Northern Illinois University's 2023 dean’s list.

A Nachusa fire crew hit a 24-acre area of the grassland Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, for a prescribed burn on the prairie habitat.

Fire crews conducted a prescribed burn Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023 at the grasslands.

Scott and Linda Burkitt felt something was missing – specifically a tribute to veterans – at their Dixon bar and last year decided to have a mural painted on one of the business’ doors to remind patrons of military members’ sacrifices.

Law enforcement in Lee and Whiteside counties are looking for whomever tried to break into teller machines at two banks in the early morning hours on Sunday.

Common football injuries may include shoulder sprains, concussions, ankle/foot injuries, knee injuries or broken bones.

Anyone who likes history, driving trips and/or antique cars is welcome to attend.

A little morning rain didn't stop close to 1,000 visitors from coming out to see and experience the Nachusa Grasslands during Autumn on the Prairie on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023.

See the bison herd and learn about the prairie

A group of six Superformance car owners – from Texas, Georgia, Las Vegas, California and Wisconsin – set out Friday morning from Milwaukee to travel the Lincoln Highway.

Lee County Board members voted 13-5 on Thursday to approve a special use permit for Amboy IL Solar 1 LLC – a part of Distributed Solar Development LLC owned by BlackRock – to develop a six-megawatt solar farm.

The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for Sunday through at least Wednesday for most of northern Illinois, including Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside counties, although relief appears to be a least a week away.

Tours of the prairie offered during the event

Event was Aug. 5-6