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Two People Shot in Morrison Tuesday Night, Suspect in Custody
On Tuesday at approximately 8:30 pm, multiple 9-1-1 calls were received of a shooting at 507 West Main Street, Morrison. A 24-year-old female and an 18-year-old male, both residents at this address, were victims of the shooting. A suspect vehicle fled the scene. The 24-year-old female was transported to CGH Medical Center in Sterling. The…… read more »
Company Who Built Lee County Jail Now Entrusted With Community Center
When you do a good job, word gets around. The construction company, Ringland Johnson from Cherry Valley Illinois was the group that built the new Lee County Jail and Sheriff’s Office. The project ended up being 2 months ahead of schedule and $1 million under budget. The Dixon Park District took a big step in…… read more »
Sterling, the County and Happy Tails Working Together to Handle Feral Cat Problems
Sterling Mayor Skip Lee said it only takes a couple of bad apples to spoil the bunch. What he is referring to are the people who feel they need to feed and take care of feral cats in their neighborhood. The city has been approached in recent weeks by concerned citizens about property damage caused…… read more »
Sterling Police and Wal-Mart Trying to Make Halloween a Little Brighter and Safer
The Sterling Wal-Mart and the Sterling Police are teaming up to try and make trick or treating a little safer. Thursday night from 5-7pm at the Wal-Mart at 4115 E. Lincolnway will be the Halloween Traffic Safety Flashlight Giveaway. The bags will be on a first come first serve basis. Throughout Wal-Mart will also be…… read more »
Superheroes of All Sizes Celebrated at CGH Event
Adult and pint-sized superheroes were celebrated on October 17 at the sixth annual CGH Health Foundation “Delicious Designs” event held at Deer Valley Country Club. A movie featuring three local breast cancer survivors and seven CGH Pediatric Rehab patients prompted a few tears and many smiles, as nearly 350 attendees were there to help raise…… read more »
Dixon Teacher Earns Award of Recognition by the Illinois State Board of Education
Dixon Public School District #170 is proud to announce that Miss Suzanne Weaver, classroom teacher, has been awarded the Award of Recognition by the Illinois State Board of Education for the 2019-2020 school year. Miss Weaver was recognized this past weekend at the 45th annual Those Who Excel banquet in Bloomington-Normal. Miss Weaver was nominated…… read more »