A Lee County Sheriff’s Office squad car was involved in a two-vehicle collision Thursday afternoon on South Galena Avenue in Dixon.

A Lee County judge sentenced a Will County woman to 2 years of conditional discharge in connection with the December 2023 hit-and-run death of a Rock Falls pedestrian near Walton.

Kristin Kisich was sentenced to 2 years of probation after pleading guilty to leaving the scene of a 2023 collision that resulted in the death of pedestrian Patrick Yocum.

Artists within a 35-mile radius of Dixon or who are permanent residents of Lee, Ogle, Whiteside, Carroll, Stevenson or Jo Daviess counties and who are at least 16 years of age are eligible to enter.

Prairie Brome Solar is investing in a local initiative that helps children feel safe, heard, and supported during the earliest stages of healing after abuse.

Amboy’s own little Cookie Jar blends creativity, comfort and a sense of fun in every batch its owner bakes, proving dessert can be playful and welcoming, with just the right amount of over-the-top.

A Lee County judge will visit St. Anne Catholic School in Dixon on Feb. 12 as part of a statewide program aimed at boosting early literacy.

A single-family home in Paw Paw that sold for $396,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Lee County during the past week.

Here's a list of Lee, Whiteside and Ogle county property transfers for Jan. 19-23, 2026.

Alcohol won't be served on the Stephenson County Fairgrounds when the 2026 Stephenson County Fair kicks off July 21 in Freeport, the fair board has announced.

On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark chats with Physician's Assistant Courtney Teller from the Lee County Health Department about Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, birth control, and the resources available to the local community at the LCHD.

A Lee County judge ruled Thursday that a Dixon man accused of multiple counts of stalking spend 48 hours in jail after violating the conditions of his release.

Here's a list of Lee County property transfers for Jan. 19-23, 2026.

Damian S. Harris, 48, is charged in Lee County with one count of criminal neglect/abuse of an elderly person (aged 60 or older), a Class 3 felony.

Tri-County Opportunities Council will award at least 10 scholarships to income-eligible students residing in the agency’s service area.

A total of 251 full-time and part-time Sauk Valley Community College students have been named to the president’s list for high academic achievement during the fall semester. Another 155 students made the dean's list.

Playing at professional baseball's highest level was a feat achieved by five people born in Lee County: Lou Bevilacqua of Nelson, George Bristow of Paw Paw, Betty Degner of Amboy, Leroy Herrmann of Steward and Frank Shaughnessy of Amboy.

The Lee County Board voted Thursday to approve new rules related to the amount of farm animals allowed on residentially zoned properties in the county's unincorporated areas.

Here's a list of Lee, Whiteside and Ogle county property transfers for Jan. 12-16, 2026.

United Way of Lee County is inviting the community to start the new year with creativity and self-care at its upcoming Color Me Happy Workshop on Feb. 5 at the Post House Ballroom in Dixon.

For those who are looking for an indoor event to cure their cabin fever this weekend, Rock River Disc Golf and the Dixon Park District have the solution. The two groups are sponsoring an indoor disc golf tournament to raise money for Lee County Honor Flight.

With several days of dangerously cold weather settling in across the Sauk Valley, warming centers will be open for those who need them. Please call the facility to make sure it is open before traveling in the cold.

Here's a look at schools that have announced their closure or switch to remote learning due to Friday's predicted cold.

Thirty-one finalists from Lee, Ogle and Whiteside elementary and middle schools in fifth through eighth grades will compete for the regional championship.

Three men were charged with various offenses, including drugs and weapons charges, after a Lee County sheriff’s deputy stopped to assist a disabled vehicle on Friday in rural Amboy

Here's a list of Lee County property transfers for Jan. 12-16, 2026.

This past holiday season, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office teamed up with the Illinois Department of Transportation and law enforcement agencies statewide for the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” “Drive High. Get a DUI.” and “Click It or Ticket” campaigns.

A residence in Dixon that sold for $400,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Lee County reported in the past week

Here's a list of Lee, Whiteside and Ogle county property transfers for Jan. 5-9, 2026

A Lee County judge on Monday, Jan. 12, denied a Wisconsin man’s motion to dismiss multiple felony charges filed against him stemming from a 2022 police chase in which an Illinois state trooper was shot at, but not injured.

State Reps. Brad Fritts, R-Dixon, and Ryan Spain, R-Peoria, will host a free Medicare 101 Seminar for local seniors on Tuesday, Feb. 3, in Rock Falls.

Here's a list of Lee County property transfers for Jan. 5-9, 2026.

United Way of Lee County is inviting the community to its upcoming Pop Culture Trivia Night on Thursday, Jan. 22, at the Post House Ballroom in Dixon.

State Sen. Li Arellano Jr., R-Dixon, is asking residents of the 37th District to help make Valentine’s Day more meaningful for local seniors by contributing cards to his annual Valentines for Seniors card drive.

A 65-year-old Dixon man pleaded not guilty Wednesday, Jan. 7, to attempted murder, home invasion and other charges.

Here is a list of Lee, Whiteside and Ogle county property transfers for Dec. 29 to Jan. 2.

Dixon girls basketball hosted and beat Wheaton St. Francis 48-31 Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026.

Sinnissippi Centers announced Wednesday, Jan. 7, that it will again offer up to four $1,000 college scholarships for individuals seeking a career in the human services field.

Sublette volunteers in 2025 handled 170 ambulance calls, 59 fire calls and 39 vehicle accident calls. For the 30 volunteers on the department, that adds up to thousands of hours of service.

Here's a list of Lee County property transfers for Dec. 29 to Jan. 2.

The former Snyder’s pharmacy in Dixon, now a convenience store, will close by Jan. 31 after being sold to CGH Medical Center.

To mark our 175th anniversary at Shaw Media, we looked back at how January 4 was covered across five different decades

Here's a list of property transfers for Lee, Whiteside and Ogle counties for Dec. 22-26, 2025.

As the calendar flips into 2026, here are a few of the stories we’ll be following in the months ahead.

A 65-year-old Dixon man was charged Wednesday, Dec. 31, with home invasion and attempted murder, accused of entering a Dixon home and stabbing a man, according to Dixon police.

Here's a list of Lee County property transfers for Dec. 22-26, 2025.

As 2025 draws to a close, here’s a look back at some of the Sauk Valley’s top stories of the year.

Fourteen area students were named to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater dean’s list for the 2025 fall semester.

From clothing and hobby stores to restaurants and auto shops, read a recap of 2025's business activity in the Sauk Valley.

After more than a decade of whole milk being absent from school cafeterias, legislation allowing for more milk options awaits the president’s signature.