Dixon police give an inside look into how they searched, and successfully found, a man who was reported missing Saturday, Jan. 17. “When someone needs help in our community, people step up,” Dixon Police Chief Ryan Bivins said

Three men were charged with various offenses, including drugs and weapons charges, after a Lee County sheriff’s deputy stopped to assist a disabled vehicle on Friday in rural Amboy

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for Jan. 12-16, 2026.

Rock Falls Deputy Fire Chief Kyle Sommers was promoted to chief and Fire Capt. Nathan Hartman to deputy chief Tuesday, Jan. 20. The internal promotions follow the retirement of former chief, Ken Wolf III, which went into effect Jan. 16.

Newman used a strong start to gain momentum for a comfortable win over Rock Falls on Tuesday.