The next Human Services Transportation Plan Regional Transportation Committee meeting for Region 3 (Bureau, DeKalb, Grundy, Kendall, LaSalle, Lee, Ogle and Putnam counties) will be Friday, March 27.

A Lee County arrest warrant is being issued for a Georgia man who failed to appear in court Wednesday on a drug charge related to a stranded vehicle check in rural Amboy two months ago.

Trent Schafer, 21, of Kasbeer, is charged with one count of arson in connection with the 5-alarm fire that firefighters from nearly a dozen departments fought throughout Friday

Voters in many Illinois counties will see a question on their March 17 primary election ballots asking if Illinois should opt into a voucher-style federal scholarship program that would give donors a tax credit. It was created in the Big Beautiful Bill.

A rural residence in Amboy that sold for $566,500 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Lee and Whiteside counties over the past week

Here's a list of property transfers for Lee, Whiteside and Ogle counties for Feb. 16-20, 2026.

An Ohio, Illinois, volunteer firefighter has been charged in Lee County with felony arson, accused of setting a grass fire Friday in the Green River State Wildlife Management Area that burned 700 acres

The way some Dixon High School students recently learned about food science and meat science is an example of how Dixon agriculture teacher Grace Klein uses hands-on learning and finds topics to hold students' attention.

Applicants must be a current member of Cornerstone Credit Union as of April 1. Membership is open to individuals who live or work in Boone, Bureau, Carroll, Jo Daviess, Lee, Ogle, Stephenson, Whiteside or Winnebago counties in Illinois and Green and Rock counties in Wisconsin.

Here's a list of Lee County property transfers for Feb. 16-20, 2026.

When Permanent Vote by Mail ballots were generated, the system properly marked them as issued. But during the transfer of voter information to print mailing labels, a technical issue caused a small number of voters to be left off the mailing label file, according to officials.

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help as authorities try to determine who stole and crashed a vehicle Wednesday night near Dixon then fled the scene on foot.

State Rep. Brad Fritts, R-Dixon, has presented the Lee County Drug Court Team with a certificate of recognition and commemoration for the effort, dedication and hard work that has led to the success of Lee County’s drug court program.

Funds must be used exclusively for programs benefiting local residents. Applications will be accepted through Feb. 27.

Here's a list of Lee, Whiteside and Ogle county property transfers for Feb. 9-13, 2026.

Lee County 4-H invites all new 4-H families and interested families to attend the upcoming New 4-H Family Orientation, designed to help youths and parents feel confident and prepared as they begin their 4-H journey.

Here's a list of Lee County property transfers for Feb. 9-13, 2026.

Thirty champion spellers from around the area competed Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, for a chance to go to the National Spelling Bee. Cindy Pelka, a Morrison Junior High seventh-grader, took home the regional title.

Doors open at 8 a.m. with the keynote presentation beginning at 8:30 a.m. Join Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Nancy Kuhajda for a lively discussion about Milk Jug Gardening.

A Sterling man has been sentenced to 4 years in prison after pleading guilty Tuesday to a 2024 aggravated battery charge – a Class 2 felony because it involved a police officer – and a separate 2023 aggravated battery charge.

The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association will award over $58,000 in college scholarships throughout the state of Illinois to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2026-2027 academic year.

This adults-only event offers participants the chance to enjoy a lively night out while supporting programs that strengthen education, health, and financial stability throughout Lee County.

Here's a list of property transfers for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties for Feb. 2-6, 2026.

Dixon’s Preston-Schilling Funeral Home will nearly double its space when it moves to a former daycare building off Franklin Grove Road in Dixon. The move is expected by the end of February or early March.

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the cause of a single-vehicle crash that injured an Amboy man Thursday.

The Teen Turf program, which emphasizes homework, serves students in third grade through high school and runs Monday through Thursday – anywhere from 20 to 40 students attend each day.

State Rep. Brad Fritts, R-Dixon, is requesting nominations for the annual Women to Watch event, hosted by Illinois House Republican Leader Tony McCombie.

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

Owners Dave and Tracy DeVries have added Papa’s Pizza and The Classroom Bakery to The Classroom in Nelson.

Here's a list of Lee, Whiteside and Ogle county property transfers for Jan. 26-30, 2026.

Heath A. Knipple, 46, was charged July 2 with six counts of Class X felony dissemination of images of child sex abuse, with each count listing the victim as younger than 13.

A Lee County Sheriff’s Office squad car was involved in a two-vehicle collision Thursday afternoon on South Galena Avenue in Dixon.

A Lee County judge sentenced a Will County woman to 2 years of conditional discharge in connection with the December 2023 hit-and-run death of a Rock Falls pedestrian near Walton.

Kristin Kisich was sentenced to 2 years of probation after pleading guilty to leaving the scene of a 2023 collision that resulted in the death of pedestrian Patrick Yocum.

Artists within a 35-mile radius of Dixon or who are permanent residents of Lee, Ogle, Whiteside, Carroll, Stevenson or Jo Daviess counties and who are at least 16 years of age are eligible to enter.

Prairie Brome Solar is investing in a local initiative that helps children feel safe, heard, and supported during the earliest stages of healing after abuse.

Amboy’s own little Cookie Jar blends creativity, comfort and a sense of fun in every batch its owner bakes, proving dessert can be playful and welcoming, with just the right amount of over-the-top.

A Lee County judge will visit St. Anne Catholic School in Dixon on Feb. 12 as part of a statewide program aimed at boosting early literacy.

A single-family home in Paw Paw that sold for $396,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Lee County during the past week.

Here's a list of Lee, Whiteside and Ogle county property transfers for Jan. 19-23, 2026.

Alcohol won't be served on the Stephenson County Fairgrounds when the 2026 Stephenson County Fair kicks off July 21 in Freeport, the fair board has announced.

On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark chats with Physician's Assistant Courtney Teller from the Lee County Health Department about Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, birth control, and the resources available to the local community at the LCHD.

A Lee County judge ruled Thursday that a Dixon man accused of multiple counts of stalking spend 48 hours in jail after violating the conditions of his release.

Here's a list of Lee County property transfers for Jan. 19-23, 2026.

Damian S. Harris, 48, is charged in Lee County with one count of criminal neglect/abuse of an elderly person (aged 60 or older), a Class 3 felony.

Tri-County Opportunities Council will award at least 10 scholarships to income-eligible students residing in the agency’s service area.

A total of 251 full-time and part-time Sauk Valley Community College students have been named to the president’s list for high academic achievement during the fall semester. Another 155 students made the dean's list.

Playing at professional baseball's highest level was a feat achieved by five people born in Lee County: Lou Bevilacqua of Nelson, George Bristow of Paw Paw, Betty Degner of Amboy, Leroy Herrmann of Steward and Frank Shaughnessy of Amboy.

The Lee County Board voted Thursday to approve new rules related to the amount of farm animals allowed on residentially zoned properties in the county's unincorporated areas.

Here's a list of Lee, Whiteside and Ogle county property transfers for Jan. 12-16, 2026.