Lee

DeKalb County property transfers filed from Feb. 13 to 29, 2024.

Lee County Board members voted 11-3-3 to issue the special use permit to Hexagon Energy LLC, a Virginia-based company doing business in Illinois as Steward Creek Solar LLC, for Phase 2 of a 1,200-megawatt commercial solar energy facility in Alto and Willow Creek townships.

Lee County Zoning Board of Appeals members unanimously voted to recommend the Lee County Board approve Hexagon Energy LLC’s petition to be allowed to build Phase 2 of Steward Creek, a 1,200-megawatt commercial solar energy facility.

A Lee man had to call 911 on himself after he allegedly became trapped in a walk-in freezer during an attempted break-in at a Waterman barbecue catering business, according to court records.

DeKalb County area veterans group, cities and organizers have set events throughout the county for Memorial Day May 27. The events are a chance for community members and veterans to honor those who’ve died in service to the country.

The Whiteside County coroner released the 3-year-old Nelson's girls cause of death.

Small Business Administration makes aid available for those dealing with effects of drought.

Right-hand man Chris Tennyson tapped to head Lee-Ogle-Whiteside ROE

Local police reports for the Sauk Valley for April 8, 2021