It is getting that time of the year when Jack-o-lanterns will be lit and ghost and goblins will be roaming the streets looking for goodies. But, the pandemic may turn out to be the biggest monster of all as it looms over everything this year. Some parents are wondering what to do, should they trick…… Read more »
It seemed as though this would be the year. For the past several years the City of Dixon has applied for a Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development, or BUILD Grants from the US Department of Transportation, and every year they fell short. But, after much work, tweaking of the proposal, even gathering information from…… Read more »
The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department says on Thursday September 10 at approximately 5:45pm a burglary occurred in rural Sterling, where a male passenger exited a silver in color Chevrolet S10 and made entry into a garage, stealing a bicycle and leaf blower. The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying…… Read more »
The Ogle County Sheriff’s Department has been taking reports of phone scams where the caller claims to be with your local police department or a federal agency, and demands money over the phone to prevent your arrest. These calls may even show up on your Caller ID as coming from a police department. The Sheriff’s…… Read more »
The Lee County Health Department reported 14 new cases Wednesday in Lee County. Of the new cases, 13 of which are in Jack Mabley residents. All positive residents are in the same house. There are currently no positive or pending employees. The 1 new community case is in a person in his or her 30’s. …… Read more »
Sauk Valley Bank says they have received news indicating a positive COVID-19 case out of their Sterling North branch. Bank officials say they have taken immediate action to protect the health and safety of our customers and employees. Based on the nature of this employee’s position, Sauk Valley Bank say they can confirm that no…… Read more »
Illinois State Troopers say they responded to a motorcycle crash with injuries on Monday around 2:30 in the afternoon. According to Troopers, 42 year old Brian Jensen of Dixon was traveling south on Nelson Road, south of Interstate 88. For unknown reasons, Jensen lost control and ran off the roadway to the right and overturned…… Read more »
The Dixon City Council has decided to help out bars and restaurants that need liquor licenses to operate and serve alcohol in the city. However, the plan is different from what was talked about previously. During the previous council meeting, the members discussed maybe giving a rebate of sorts to the license holders so they…… Read more »
The City of Oregon has had to be the bad guy for some homeowners in the past because the homeowners have begun projects and construction without the proper permits. The city has even gone so far as to stop a homeowner from doing work and saying it all had to be redone to meet city…… Read more »
KSB Hospital will bring their Drive-Thru Flu Shot clinic to the Mt. Morris community this year. The Clinic will be Thursday, October 1st and 8th between 1:00 and 3:00 pm at Pinecrest Community. The flu shot is free to the public. For ages 9+. Get through even faster by completing your consent form ahead of…… Read more »