Steward

Snowstorm brought 5 inches or more to the Sauk Valley, and it isn't over yet – super cold temperatures are on the way.

Erin Odle's utility at Steward School District 220 was recognized by the Golden Apple Foundation, which named her as one of 30 Illinois finalists for the 2023 Golden Apple Awards for excellence in teaching.

As another school year inches closer to an end, the Telegraph wants to thank all teachers for their tireless effort.

Across the state, $1.5 million went to 64 fire departments or EMS providers.

The Lee County Health Department is giving away home COVID-19 tests, condoms, radon tests and other freebies from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Steward city park shelter, and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the Dixon Riverfront pavilion.

A 74-year-old Steward man was convicted Tuesday in Lee County Court of sexually assaulting a woman who was passed out at his home in May 2018.