Halfway through the filing period, several Lee and Whiteside county candidates have turned in their nomination papers in the run up to the March 17, 2026, primary election.

The Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce welcomes the community to this three-day celebration from Nov. 20-22, 2025. Activities include Holiday Bingo, Christmas Walk, Love Light Reading, $1,000 Giveaway and Grinch Dodgeball.

The Dixon Police Department is hiring as part of the new chief's plan to decrease officer burnout while increasing community presence.

Several Lee County candidates turned in their nomination papers Monday, Oct. 27 and Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025 – the first two days candidates could file for the March 17, 2026, primary election.

Several Whiteside County candidates turned in their nomination papers Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, the first day they could file in the run up to the March 17, 2026, primary election.

Just weeks ago, the Dixon Family YMCA faced the threat of closing both its facilities. But thanks to nearly $200,000 raised in emergency funding and swift action by community leaders, the YMCA has stabilized operations and is laying the groundwork for a long-term comeback.

The Lee County Board on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, approved an ordinance regulating open burning in the county’s unincorporated areas.

Sterling’s Riverfront Commission met Oct. 16, 2025, to discuss updates – and anticipated delays – to Sterling’s $300 million multiphase Riverfront Reimagined project.

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is urging motorists to commit to sober driving, buckling up and following traffic laws this Halloween.