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Firefighter pleads not guilty to setting Lee County fire that scorched 700 acres

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

By Charlene Bielema●

DeKalb father charged with murder in 5-month-old baby’s death

A judge denied release on Wednesday to a DeKalb father and registered sex offender who's charged with first-degree murder in his 5-month-old son’s death, a day after the baby was hospitalized suffering significant facial injuries while in the man’s care, authorities said.

By Camden Lazenby●

DUI charges filed in Whiteside County; woman accused of causing crash, injuring 4-year-old child

A Freeport woman has been charged in Whiteside County with felony aggravated driving under the influence and causing a Christmas Day crash that injured a 4-year-old child who was in the vehicle

By Charlene Bielema●

Attorney in Carroll County teen death case asking prosecutors for evidence, clarity on charges

A judge will hear arguments May 15 on a defense motion asking for a more detailed explanation of the charges filed against a former Carroll County sheriff’s deputy in connection with the 2024 death of a Mount Carroll teen.

By Payton Felix●

Sterling man tells council of privacy concerns with Flock cameras: ‘It is a digital dragnet that never sleeps’

A Sterling man concerned about how data from automated license plate readers could be used – and possibly shared – expressed his concerns Tuesday night to the Sterling City Council.

By Jeannine Otto●