Voters this week in Whiteside, Lee, Ogle and Carroll counties determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

Voters this week in DeKalb County determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

It's Election Day in DeKalb County. Polls are open until 7 p.m., and feature many contested races including for mayor, council or township trustee, school or park board seats. Here are some races the Daily Chronicle news team is watching today

Whiteside, Lee, Ogle and Carroll county voters get to decide who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries.

This spring, DeKalb County voters get to decide who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries.

A Lee woman was hospitalized Tuesday after the car she was driving crashed into a house on Perry Road between Malta and Shabbona, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office.

The university awarded over 1,150 students bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in December.

Several students from Dixon, Sterling, Rock Falls and Rochelle have been named to the dean's list.

DeKalb County property transfers filed from July 8 to 14, 2024.

A Rutland man who was driving a tractor in September 2023 when it collided with a motorcycle, killing its driver, was charged Friday with reckless homicide, DeKalb County court records show.

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