“Can a Republican win for governor? Can a downstate farmer win for governor?” Those were the questions that former state senator and former and current GOP gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey had for a crowd of around 30 supporters in Sterling on Wednesday, Jan. 21.

The plan outlines long-term goals for the city of Dixon in five major areas: increasing available housing, improving transportation, growing the city’s economy through commercial and industrial developments and investing in community services and public infrastructure.

Dixon police give an inside look into how they searched, and successfully found, a man who was reported missing Saturday, Jan. 17. “When someone needs help in our community, people step up,” Dixon Police Chief Ryan Bivins said

Rock Falls Deputy Fire Chief Kyle Sommers was promoted to chief and Fire Capt. Nathan Hartman to deputy chief Tuesday, Jan. 20. The internal promotions follow the retirement of former chief, Ken Wolf III, which went into effect Jan. 16.

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Rock Falls Deputy Fire Chief Kyle Sommers was promoted to chief and Fire Capt. Nathan Hartman to deputy chief Tuesday, Jan. 20. The internal promotions follow the retirement of former Chief Ken Wolf III, which went into effect Jan. 16.

Construction on the Love’s Travel Stop planned for Rock Falls near the interchange of Illinois Route 40 and Interstate 88 is expected to begin this month, according to the city of Rock Falls.

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.

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.

Myles Newberry, the director of the Twin Cities Homeless Shelter, has seen the suggestions on social media from well-meaning residents proposing that empty nursing homes, rehab facilities and even storefronts be opened for temporary housing.