Lee County

Read the transcript from our podcast with Dixon City Council member Dennis Considine as he and Shaw Local reporter Payton Felix discuss housing in Dixon and more

Dennis Considine, a member of the Dixon City Council, spoke with Shaw Local reporter Payton Felix about the issues facing Dixon ahead of the April 1 election.

Chris Bishop, a candidate for Dixon City Council, spoke with Shaw Local reporter Payton Felix about the issues facing Dixon ahead of the April 1 election.

Read the transcript from our Shaw Local Radio podcast with Andy Jackson of Sinnissippi Centers discussing self-harm awareness month and other topics.

The TALK-LINE interview for March 21 featured the Marketing Manager of Sinnissippi Centers of Dixon, Andy Jackson, discussing the upcoming “Gathering For Good” fundraising event in May.

Directors from Illinois Head Start centers, the federally supported child care and early education program, said they fear cuts, as it targeted in The Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025.

Alexander Vinson-Ishmon, 24, was ready to plead guilty Wednesday afternoon to one count of aggravated battery with a firearm, which would have sent him to prison for up to 6 years and would be served concurrently with his sentence in a Lee County weapons case.

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.

Read the transcript from our Shaw Local Radio podcast with Lee County “Ag In The Classroom” representative Katie Pratt on the state of agriculture in the county.

The TALK-LINE interview for March 20 featured Lee County Farm Bureau and Lee County “Ag In The Classroom” representative Katie Pratt.

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office was alerted to a burglary in progress Saturday, March 15, in the area of U.S. 30 and Walton Road in rural Dixon, where two people were seen going in and out of a garage, authorities said in a news release.

The TALK-LINE interview for March 19 features Lee County Sheriff Clay Whelan discussing some state legislation concerning law enforcement procedures opposed by the sheriff.

Read the transcript from Shaw Local Radio's Talk-Line podcast with Lee County Sheriff Clay Whelan explaining why he believes a bill in Springfield on warrants doesn't make sense.

Read the transcript from our podcast: Lee County Extension 4-H Youth Program Coordinator Katie Baker discussed upcoming activities taking place on the 4-H calendar including: “Project Pool” at the Lee County Fairgrounds April 5.

The TALK-LINE interview for March 17 featured Lee County Extension 4-H Youth Program Coordinator Katie Baker discussing upcoming activities taking place on the 4-H calendar.

The event is intended for children ages 5 to 18. Participants can explore 4-H’s various activities and learning experiences.

Firefighter crews were on scene Friday at the Illinois Wildlife Game Preserve for 8 hours, with an estimated 600 acres burned and an estimation of more 40,000 gallons of water used before extinguishing a brush fire.

The Bureau County Farm Bureau, in partnership with the Lee, Marshall-Putnam, Whiteside and Stark County farm bureaus, in partnership with Ag View FS and Growmark, are offering butterfly pollinator seed mix at a reduced price until April 11.

There’s still time to cast an early vote before the consolidated election, Tuesday, April 1, in Lee County. Here’s a look at the candidates and the seats they are running for.

Cultivating Connections is intended to bring in administrators and local school leaders who don’t necessarily have an ag background and provide them with an enriching experience that demonstrates the value of an agriculture education.

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office will increase its efforts to focus on stopping alcohol- and cannabis-impaired driving, unbuckled driving, speeding and distracted driving.

The TALK-LINE interview for March 10 featured Lisa Wiggins, Registered Nurse and Director of Maternal/Child Services with the Lee County Health Department.

Dixon resident Teyla Wendt recently was named to Millikin University’s high dean’s list for the fall 2024 semester.

Preschool offerings are expanding in Dixon as Regional Office of Education No. 47 prepares to open two of four classrooms in April which, in all, will service up to 80 children at no cost to qualifying families.

Here is a list of property transfers for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties for Feb. 17-23, 2025.

The list honors students who received a semester grade-point average of 3.5 to 3.75 depending on the student’s college.

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

The campaign was held from Friday, Feb. 7, through Monday, Feb. 10.

SVCC Academics and Student Services Vice President Jon Mandrell has been named the Phi Theta Kappa Distinguished College Administrator Award recipient.

Talk-Line: The Managing Editor of Sauk Valley News, Charlene Bielema, and reporter Brandon Clark discuss the recent protests being staged in Whiteside County concerning immigration and other national issues, the opening of the newly remodeled Dixon Historic Theater and more.

Over 250 people gathered in front of Sterling’s Grandon Civic Center and post office on Tuesday to peacefully protest against President Trump and Department of Government Efficiency head Elon Musk.

Listen to the TALK-LINE interview with the trips coordinator of the Lee County Council on Aging, Cathy Reglin.

Bake My Day, based in Paw Paw, will offer deliveries to La Salle, Lee and Ogle counties, and will meet customers from surrounding counties in a delivering county.

Join keynote speaker, experienced landscape designer and horticulturalist Kim Hartman as she unveils the secrets to shade-loving plants – including fresh and exciting new options – to transform your garden into a stunning sanctuary.

An Ashton teen pleaded guilty Monday to first-degree murder, admitting he used a belt to strangle his girlfriend to death four months ago in the apartment they shared.

David Sosa pleaded guilty Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, in Lee County court to murdering Jaedyn Hill in October 2024.

Here is a list of property transfers for Lee, Whiteside and Ogle counties for Feb. 10-16, 2025.

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.

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

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.