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Lee County would be a good site for solar project because of energy transmission lines, cost and flat land, according to the project engineer.

The $450 million project would generate enough energy to power 100,000 homes.

Committee members are still working out the specifics to allow UTVs on county roads.

The company is re-petitioning the county to build a utility-grade solar farm south of the industrial park.

Whiteside County had 522 cases in September compared to 302 in August and 53 in July.

His fellow skiers have dubbed him “The Living Legend,” and his tenure includes 29 national championships, seven national records, 10 national championship records, and 40 regional records across four categories, not to mention the numerous state championships and records.

KSB is reaching out to patients who may have been affected.

Officials discovered land was never annexed into the city, and they're looking to remedy the issues.

The Park District offered a $1,000 reward for anyone with information leading to the person or persons responsible.

A dry summer and dry start to fall has caused several farmers to begin harvesting their crops early and make a lot of progress quickly, said Danelle Burrs, executive director of the Lee County Farm Bureau.

Sauk Valley Community College generates $15.9 million into the region

A special committee is trying to iron out the details of a UTV ordinance for the county, after the decision was delayed 5 years ago.

Three elderly people have died from COVID-19.

Availability is growing throughout the area to receive vaccine booster shots.

Limited beds and the worker shortage are putting pressure on Sauk Valley hospitals, especially during another COVID-19 surge.