Three people have been charged in Carroll County in connection with several local agencies’ investigation into the theft of two utility vehicles and tools

A Lee County squad car was involved in a two-vehicle crash Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, on South Galena Aveue in Dixon.

Dixon has been awarded $2 million in federal funds for the creation of retention ponds to the west of Dixon’s major economic development near Interstate 88.

A Rochelle woman died Sunday as a result of injuries suffered in a Jan. 26 shooting, Rochelle Police Chief Pete Pavia said Wednesday.

The Sublette Fire Department will ask voters March 17 to approve a 131.95% increase in the district’s tax rate to support a staffed ambulance service. 

A Deer Grove man who pleaded guilty to driving under the influence during a head-on crash that killed a Sterling businessman admitted to using drugs while on probation and could now face prison.

Duane “DC” Meyer, 43, of Stillman Valley was found guilty of killing Maggie (Rosko) Meyer, 31, and their 3-year-old son, Amos, on Oct. 19, 2016.

Dixon police are investigating a report that the most valuable item set for auction Feb. 7 at Dixon Public Schools Foundation's Stupor Bowl – a Chicago Bears replica helmet signed by tight end Cole Kmet – has been stolen

Duane “DC” Meyer, 43, of Stillman Valley is accused of killing his ex-wife, Maggie (Rosko) Meyer, 31, and then setting her Byron home on fire with their 3-year-old son, Amos, asleep in his upstairs bedroom Oct. 19, 2016.