Lee County

Listen to the Talk-Line interview with Lee County Extension 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator Katie Baker.

After correctly spelling “illicitly,” Amboy Junior High School’s Parker Zimmerly won the Lee, Ogle, Whiteside Regional Spelling Bee on Thursday.

Listen to TALK-LINE interview with the Executive Director of the Lee County Industrial Development Association, Tom Demmer

School champions from three area counties compete at Dixon High School on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, in the regional spelling bee for a chance to represent the Sauk Valley in Washington, D.C.

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville recently announced that it awarded 400 diplomas to graduating students for the fall semester.

Thanks to the generosity of students, Scout groups, churches and community members, 2,000 handmade Valentine’s cards were delivered to nursing homes, assisted-living facilities and other long-term care centers.

Starting Thursday, Feb. 20, early voting for the April 1 election will begin, with polling locations around Illinois open for business. Here's what to know for voting in Lee County.

Iowa State University, Trinity Christian College and Aurora University also announce fall semester dean’s lists.

Here is a list of property transfers for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties for Feb. 3-9, 2025.

The Friends of the Hennepin Canal will host its next “Hike the Hennepin” event at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 16 at the steel dam, 298 14th St. NE, Milan.

Several Sauk Valley-area students were named to the University of Wisconsin-Platteville dean’s list for the fall 2024 semester.

Kreider Services of Dixon Administrative Manager Sue Ely discusses the “Holiday Appeal’ fundraiser still active until the end of February, Kreider Alliance scholarship opportunities available and success stories from Lee and Jo Daviess counties.

The college named 259 full- and part-time students to the president’s list for high academic achievement. The dean’s list featured 150 students.

University of Iowa, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Illinois Wesleyan University announce fall 2024 dean’s lists.

Most of northern Illinois is under a winter weather advisory for Wednesday, while areas near Sterling and Princeton will be under a winter storm warning.

Most of northern Illinois is under a winter weather advisory for Wednesday, while areas near Sterling and Princeton will be under a winter storm warning

Parts of northern Illinois could see 6 or more inches of snow Wednesday, the National Weather Service advised Monday as it issued a winter storm watch for areas across central, north-central and northeast Illinois, as well as parts of northwest Indiana.

Parts of northern Illinois could see 6 or more inches of snow Wednesday, the National Weather Service advised Monday as it issued a winter storm watch for areas across central, north-central and northeast Illinois, as well as parts of northwest Indiana.

Local United Ways and Culver’s are joining forces to celebrate 2-1-1 Day on Feb. 11. Visit Culver’s in Rock Falls or Dixon and mention “2-1-1 Day” to receive special $2.11 concrete mixers or cheese curds, and remember to call 2-1-1 when social service help is needed.

First State Bank Shannon-Polo-Lake Carroll’s FSB Wealth Group recently announced financial professional Cassandre Mlakar was accepted into LPL Financial’s Ascent Club Program.

Here is a list of property transfers for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties for Jan. 27 to Feb. 2, 2025.

Jason E. Johnson, 52, was sentenced in Lee County Circuit Court to 60 years in prison for predatory criminal sexual assault of a child and a consecutive 7-year prison sentence for aggravated criminal sexual abuse.

Local nonprofit organizations are invited to apply for funding to support programs that address critical community needs and improve the lives of Lee County residents. 

The Dixon City Council approved three ordinances Monday to expand the Lee-Ogle County Enterprise Zone’s boundaries in anticipation of three projects planned in rural Lee and Ogle counties.

Listen to the TALK-LINE interview for February 4 featuring the Executive Director of the Dixon Park District Duane Long discussing park projects, park annexation into the city of Dixon and a position open at the Edwards Nature Center.

Dalton J. Delhotal, 29, pleaded guilty to the charge Tuesday, Feb. 4, in Lee County Circuit Court. Four additional charges of criminal sexual assault, all Class 1 felonies, were dismissed as part of a plea deal.

An eastbound semitrailer on Interstate 88 between Rock Falls and Dixon left the roadway and passed up and over Bollman Road around 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3, 2025.

The Lee County Health Department has selected a new family planning medical director after its former director was told by their new employer, OSF HealthCare, to step down due to the Catholic health system's restrictive policies for reproductive care, LCHD administrator says.

State Sen. Li Arellano Jr., R-Dixon, and State Rep. Brad Fritts, R-Dixon, have been appointed to several key legislative committee roles.

One person was transported from the scene of a semi crash on Interstate 88 in rural Lee County on Monday, Feb. 3. Traveling east, the truck left the roadway and crossed over the Bollman Road overpass before settling in an empty field.

Here is a list of property transfers for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties for Jan. 20-26, 2025.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the United Way of Ogle County, helping to fund programs and services that make a difference in the lives of local families and individuals.

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.

Starved Rock State Park will receive $33.8 million in state funding for a wastewater treatment plant and trail improvements.

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch until 3 p.m. Friday for several northern Illinois counties. Heavy rains could cause some localized flooding.

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, through its Community Services Block Grant, has made funds available to Tri-County Opportunities Council for at least 12 scholarships of up to $1,250 each for income-eligible students.

Sterling American Legion Chaplain Gordon E. Harris is reviving a mostly forgotten story about the sinking of the United States Army Transport Dorchester during World War II and the selfless acts of four chaplains on board.

The list honors students with a semester grade-point average of 3.5 or better. The students also must have completed 12 credit hours.

Other projects include a new restaurant and bar near Sublette and construction of another building at HA International’s manufacturing plant near Oregon.

The university awarded over 1,150 students bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in December.

Participants will be able to receive support from community members grieving a lost loved one.

The grant will be used to install new, safe flooring in critical areas of the facility.

The public is invited to attend to see what the 4-H’ers have prepared for presentation.

Here is a list of property transfers for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties for Jan. 13-19, 2025.

Several Sauk Valley-area students have been named to the dean’s list.

The Illinois Valley Quilts of Valor group will host its National Sewing Day for Quilts of Valor from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, at the Princeton Moose Lodge, 1339 N. Euclid St.

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

A Walnut home was a total loss Monday from fire after the chimney collapsed through the roof into the home, taking out the first floor.

The winner receives an all-expense paid trip to National Harbor, Maryland, to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee at the end of May.

The list honors students with a semester grade-point average of 3.5 or higher.