Here's a list of Lee, Whiteside and Ogle counties’ property transfers for March 9-13, 2026.

A single-family home in Dixon that sold for $355,000 nears the top of the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Lee County / Whiteside during the past week

The Lee County Board approved an ordinance Thursday that aims to address the statewide housing crisis impacting its residents.

State Rep. Brad Fritts, the Lee County Health Department, Lee County Sheriff’s Office, Dixon Police Department and Dixon Township are hosting a free sharps and prescription drug drop-off drive May 14.

Voter turnout for the March 2026 primary election was down from 2024 in both Whiteside and Lee counties.

Sublette Fire Protection District voters on a 143-90 vote Tuesday approved a ballot measure to bring in more tax revenue to cover ambulance service costs.

Four people were injured – including a 16-year-old driver who was flown to a Rockford hospital – as the result of a two-vehicle collision late Wednesday morning in Lee County.

Voters in McHenry, Ogle, Lee, Grundy and many other counties are weighing in on whether they think Illinois should opt into a voucher-style federal scholarship program that would give donors a tax credit.

The polls have closed. Here are live March 2026 primary election results for Whiteside, Lee, Carroll and Ogle counties. Tallies will be updated as county clerks update their websites.

It’s primary election day in Illinois and here are the races we will be watching when the polls close at 7 p.m.

Several schools throughout the Sauk Valley on Sunday announced weather-related cancellations and remote-learning plans for Monday.

Here's a list of Lee, Whiteside and Ogle County property transfers for March 2-6, 2026.

A single-family home in Dixon that sold for $229,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Lee County / Whiteside during the past week

Republican voters in the 17th Congressional District on Tuesday will decide who will face U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Rockford, in the November general election, while voters in Lee County will decide a number of referendums.

Whether you’re attending a party, hosting friends or going out to a bar, keep safety at the forefront.

As Shaw Media celebrates its 175th anniversary, we looked back at four front pages from March 13

Five Illinois producers, including one from Dixon, were honored Thursday as 2026 Master Farmers at Prairie Farmer magazine’s annual event in Bloomington.

A Lee County judge on Thursday denied a furlough request made by a 65-year-old Dixon man charged with attempted murder and home invasion.

The Whiteside Area Career Center has announced its students of the month for February.

There are countless ways that people deal with pain, trauma, mental illness, and the challenges of life. One way that people, especially adolescents and young adults, try to regain control and find release is through physical self-harm.

Nathan Petrie's words in his dedication of the Mills & Petrie Memorial Library in Ashton in 1936 define the mission the library director continues to carry out 90 years later.

Lee County is going to be home to one of the largest solar projects in the United States, with the first portion of construction set to begin in 2027.

A Rock Falls woman has pleaded not guilty to nine sex-related charges, several of which accuse her of sexually assaulting, abusing and exploiting minors

Lee County officials are working to address the statewide housing crisis impacting its residents with an ordinance that would pave the way for additional housing units to be built.

The University of Illinois Extension invites local youths to participate in the 2026 Pawsitive Leaders 4-H SPIN Club, a hands-on dog training program. Sessions will be held at the Lee County Fairgrounds on March 21, April 4 and 18, May 16 and 23 and June 6.

On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark sits down with Clara Harris to talk about the latest programs, upcoming events and new developments from the Goodfellows of Lee County — and how the organization continues to make a difference for families across the community.

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.

Lee County 4-H is excited to announce Project Pool, an engaging and educational event for youths 5-18. This event will take place from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. March 28 at the Lee County Fairgrounds.

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

The Lee County 4-H Program is thrilled to announce another season of the Jr. Gardener Special Interest (SPIN) Club, a club aimed at empowering young minds to explore the wonders of gardening.

The YWCA Women of Achievement Luncheon will be from noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16, at the Elks Club in Dixon.

The next Human Services Transportation Plan Regional Transportation Committee meeting for Region 3 (Bureau, DeKalb, Grundy, Kendall, LaSalle, Lee, Ogle and Putnam counties) will be Friday, March 27.

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

Voters in many Illinois counties will see a question on their March 17 primary election ballots asking if Illinois should opt into a voucher-style federal scholarship program that would give donors a tax credit. It was created in the Big Beautiful Bill.

A rural residence in Amboy that sold for $566,500 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Lee and Whiteside counties over the past week

Here's a list of property transfers for Lee, Whiteside and Ogle counties for Feb. 16-20, 2026.

An Ohio, Illinois, volunteer firefighter has been charged in Lee County with felony arson, accused of setting a grass fire Friday in the Green River State Wildlife Management Area that burned 700 acres

The way some Dixon High School students recently learned about food science and meat science is an example of how Dixon agriculture teacher Grace Klein uses hands-on learning and finds topics to hold students' attention.

Applicants must be a current member of Cornerstone Credit Union as of April 1. Membership is open to individuals who live or work in Boone, Bureau, Carroll, Jo Daviess, Lee, Ogle, Stephenson, Whiteside or Winnebago counties in Illinois and Green and Rock counties in Wisconsin.

Here's a list of Lee County property transfers for Feb. 16-20, 2026.

When Permanent Vote by Mail ballots were generated, the system properly marked them as issued. But during the transfer of voter information to print mailing labels, a technical issue caused a small number of voters to be left off the mailing label file, according to officials.

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help as authorities try to determine who stole and crashed a vehicle Wednesday night near Dixon then fled the scene on foot.

State Rep. Brad Fritts, R-Dixon, has presented the Lee County Drug Court Team with a certificate of recognition and commemoration for the effort, dedication and hard work that has led to the success of Lee County’s drug court program.

Funds must be used exclusively for programs benefiting local residents. Applications will be accepted through Feb. 27.

Here's a list of Lee, Whiteside and Ogle county property transfers for Feb. 9-13, 2026.

Lee County 4-H invites all new 4-H families and interested families to attend the upcoming New 4-H Family Orientation, designed to help youths and parents feel confident and prepared as they begin their 4-H journey.

Here's a list of Lee County property transfers for Feb. 9-13, 2026.

Thirty champion spellers from around the area competed Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, for a chance to go to the National Spelling Bee. Cindy Pelka, a Morrison Junior High seventh-grader, took home the regional title.

Doors open at 8 a.m. with the keynote presentation beginning at 8:30 a.m. Join Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Nancy Kuhajda for a lively discussion about Milk Jug Gardening.