The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 7 featured Sauk Valley Voices Of Recovery Executive Director Gerald Lott previewing the upcoming 2025 “Recover-Con” gathering this weekend on the Northern Illinois University campus in DeKalb on Saturday, Oct. 11.

A Dixon man originally facing three felony charges in Lee County pleaded guilty to aggravated domestic battery Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025.

The contribution will be put toward foundation work at the Lee County Council on Aging’s facility.

The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 2 featured Sauk Valley Community College Marketing Director Jim Grot, current SVCC President Dr. David Hellmich, and incoming Sauk President Dr. Jon Mandrell.

Here's a list of Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside property transfers for Sept. 22-26, 2025.

The Illinois Department of Transportation is awarding grants to support the maintenance and improvement of well over a dozen major infrastructure projects throughout the 37th Senate District.

Energy and waste industry leaders gathered Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, to mark the launch of the Lee County Renewable Natural Gas facility, a project that is already converting landfill gas into clean energy for the region.

State Sen. Li Arellano Jr. is inviting residents from all across the 37th Senate District to join him for a virtual town hall event at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6.

Here's a list of Lee County property transfers for Sept. 22-26, 2025.

Lee County officials have made a few changes to a proposed ordinance that would regulate open burning in the county's unincorporated areas. The revisions would make the ordinance less restrictive, most notably by allowing open burning at any time of day or night.

Here's a list of property transfers for Lee, Whiteside and Ogle counties for Sept. 15-19, 2025

The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 26 featured Lee County Council On Aging Executive Director Susie Welch discussing important dates of activities, including counseling for open enrollment of Medicare Part D from October through December.

Lee County officials are still working on an ordinance to regulate open burning, as agriculture fires are increasing in the area. It’s set to be up for approval again at the Oct. 23, 2025, county board meeting.

The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 24 featured Lee County Sheriff Clay Whelan discussing farm safety on the roads and field during the upcoming harvest period.

The Grand Detour Arts Festival was recently held and the results are in, with many accolades for area artisans.

Here's a list of Lee County property transfers for Sept. 15-19, 2025.

Lee County volunteers were recognized at the 2025 University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener Conference for their outstanding contributions to projects such as the Lee County Jr. Garden and Kids in the Kitchen program.

Annual event is held every third Saturday in September.

It wasn't just all about the bison at the Nachusa Grasslands' annual Autumn on the Prairie Fall Festival on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. Visitors could also take part in guided hikes into the prairie to learn about other flora and fauna on the 4,100-acre site,

The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 22 featured Reagan Mass Transit District Executive Director Greg Gates discussing recent results from a public survey conducted by Northern Illinois University for Lee County and the positive numbers sent along.

To B or not to B – that was a question that Blair McCafrey's fans of his cooking often asked about starting his own restaurant one day, and the Amboy native made it happen with Uncle B's Bar and Grill, serving up its own styles of food and fun.

Now in its 10th year, My GEAR began in Clinton County, Iowa, and has since expanded its reach to children in nine additional counties across Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois, including Lee, Ogle and Whiteside.

Here's a list of property transfers for Lee, Whiteside and Ogle counties for Sept. 8-12, 2025.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has awarded nearly $1 million in grants to support 15 stewardship programs managed by land trusts on land protected by the Illinois Nature Preserves Commission.

“The History of the Nachusa Grasslands and Bison Returning to Illinois” will be given by Mark Herman at 7 p.m. in Dixon.

Join the Ashton United Methodist Church on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, for a light dinner and a concert. The Alleluia Quartet will be sharing their Christian music with all who attend.

Here's a list of Lee County property transfers for Sept. 8-12, 2025.

A Lee County judge ordered Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, that a Dixon man charged with aggravated battery and several other offenses submit to a mental health evaluation.

Voices from the Dixon Mausoleum will rise to observe the structure's 100th anniversary during the annual Oakwood Cemetery Walk. Five volunteers will portray historically significant people buried in the mausoleum during the cemetery walk from 1 to 3 p.m. Sept. 28, 2025.

To raise awareness and promote early detection of peripheral artery disease, OSF Saint Katharine will host a community health fair from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, at OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center, Commerce Towers, 215 E. First St., in Dixon.

Dozens of volunteers spent Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, cleaning and supporting a number of sites as part of the United Way of Lee County & United Way of Ogle County's Day of Caring.

The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 15 featured Lee County Extension 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator Katie Baker discussing re-enrollment and participation in the 10 Lee County 4-H chapters.

The Nature in Nachusa exhibition opens Sept. 17 and runs through Oct. 18 at The Next Picture Show in Dixon. The opening reception and awards presentation will be 6-8 p.m. Sept. 19.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources will host public meetings throughout northern and west-central Illinois to provide information on the status of chronic wasting disease and its effect on free-ranging deer populations.

A Lee County judge ruled Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, to maintain the several pretrial release conditions previously imposed on a Dixon man accused of disseminating images and videos of child sexual abuse.

Here's a list of property transfers for Lee, Whiteside and Ogle counties for Sept. 1-5, 2025.

A large crowd gathered on the lawn of the Old Lee County Courthouse in Dixon on Friday evening, Sept. 12, 2025, to mourn the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk

The second annual West Fest starts at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Vaile Park, 2023 W. Third St., in Dixon.

Residents from across the Sauk Valley are gathering at the Old Lee County Courthouse at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, to mourn the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, 31, who was fatally shot Wednesday while speaking at a university event in Utah.

No DUIs, 2 seat belt, 3 distracted driving, 5 moving violations and 24 warnings made.

Here is a list of Lee County property transfers for Sept. 1-5, 2025.

The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 11 featured Lee County State's Attorney Charley Boonstra reflecting on the 9/11 anniversary in 2001, a look at current criminal court action through his office and the cashless bail issue moving into the federal scene.

The Next Picture Show will host its fourth annual Wine Tasting Gala at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, in the main gallery at 113 W. First St. in downtown Dixon.

Following the merger of the Amboy and Harmon fire districts in 2024, a duo of officials think the three-member board should be expanded by two members to allow for representation of Harmon residents.

The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 9 featured Goodfellows of Lee County Executive Director Clara Harris updating the annual “Holiday Drive” sponsored by the organization, which offers “holiday shopping” for those in need of gifts.

The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 8 featured Lee County Health Department Infectious Disease Coordinator Elizabeth Accardi discussing the upcoming influenza season and the health department’s offering of flu shot clinics.

A Marengo man who has a history of peering into the windows of unsuspecting women has been charged with another alleged offense.

The competition’s goal is to improve housing conditions and support rural regions’ need for quality senior living and childcare.

Here is a list of property transfers for Lee, Whiteside and Ogle counties for Aug. 22-29, 2025.

At the Whiteside Area Career Center in Sterling, students are not just learning about technology – they are taking it apart, putting it back together and coding their way into the future.