The Sterling City Council approved an economic development incentive agreement for improvements around a Second Street business Monday night.

A Lee County arrest warrant is being issued for a Georgia man who failed to appear in court Wednesday on a drug charge related to a stranded vehicle check in rural Amboy two months ago.

Trent Schafer, 21, of Kasbeer, is charged with one count of arson in connection with the 5-alarm fire that firefighters from nearly a dozen departments fought throughout Friday

Bernie Donovan wasn’t just employed at Bureau Valley High School. He was the heartbeat. The longtime custodian/bus driver kept things lively in the hallways, the bus barn and on the bus. He was much beloved by one and all.

March 17 marks the 2026 primary, where Whiteside, Lee and Carroll county voters can pull a Democratic or Republican ballot to pick who appears on the ballot come November. All voters, partisan or not, can weigh in on referendum questions.

This inaugural program aims to spark creativity, build confidence and introduce young people to the fundamentals of starting and running a business.

The college is inviting community members, through an online survey, to share feedback on its 2027–2030 strategic directions.

The Dixon Historic Theatre will host two great shows this weekend: Circus of Bubbles LIVE on Friday, March 6, and Revolución de Amor – A Tribute to Maná on Saturday, March 7.

It’s said that March 4 is the only day on the calendar that tells you what to do. That factoid, together with the warming trend in the weather, reminds me how important it is to get outside every day during daylight hours.