Local youths interested in rabbits and small animal care are invited to participate in an upcoming 4-H rabbit workshop. The workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to noon April 18 in the Rabbit Barn at the Lee County Fairgrounds.

An acreage swing toward more soybeans and less corn in the upcoming growing season is forecast by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

As Shaw Media celebrates its 175th anniversary, we looked back at four front pages from March 7

As Shaw Media celebrates its 175th anniversary, we looked back at four front pages from March 7

St. Anne Catholic School in Dixon is holding a Friday Lenten fish fry fundraiser from 4-7 p.m. Friday, March 13. The community can dine in or carry out orders.

Olivia Ketchum will attend Northern Illinois University to major in music education.

Here's a list of property transfers for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties for Feb. 23-27, 2026.

Eastland's defense held tough and made key plays in a 48-41 win over Pecatonica to win the Class 1A Orion Sectional title and get back to the Elite Eight. 'We’re playing some of our best, grittiest basketball at the right time.'

The Sterling Public Library will host a job search workshop at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 10.