The Daily Gazette - Thu Nov 26
The unemployment rates in the Sauk Valley surpassed 11 percent in October in all five counties, according to numbers released by the Illinois Department of Employment Securities.
Bivins urges caution, wants Illinois to get best deal possibleThe Daily Gazette - Tue Nov 24
Quinn expects action 'rather quickly' DIXON – State Sen. Tim Bivins, R-Dixon, said Monday that there's no question in his mind that there will be a “huge economic impact” on this region if Thomson becomes a federal prison.
Hearing held in Ashton homicide; Prosecutor: Sex with roommate proves motive for murderThe Daily Gazette - Tue Nov 24
DIXON – Eric Lemons' infatuation with Kaylyn Gideon, along with evidence that the two had sex next to her roommate's dead body, will show Lemons' motive for killing Todd Harn, prosecutors argued Monday.
Lee County passes ordinance to regulate areaa s a adult useaThe Daily Gazette - Tue Nov 24
DIXON – Lee County's got strip clubs covered. After about 2 years without an ordinance, county board members last week adopted one that regulates adult entertainment establishments.
Counties sharing H1N1 vaccines: Whiteside clinics back to high priority onlyThe Daily Gazette - Tue Nov 24
MORRISON – The Whiteside County Health Department is back to limiting its free H1N1 vaccines to those most at risk, now that supplies are getting low.
United Ways miss a 09 targets: Lee, Whiteside counties fall about $100K short of goalThe Daily Gazette - Fri Nov 20
Both the Lee and Whiteside County United Way campaigns have fallen short of their goals, but based on their histories, both are likely to hit all or most of their target by year's end.
Tourism council announces three photo contest winnersThe Daily Gazette - Fri Nov 20
DIXON – The Lee County Tourism Council Board of Directors has chosen three photos to be featured on the cover of the 2010 Lee County Calendar of Events.
Stuttering book availableThe Daily Gazette - Fri Nov 20
DIXON – “Self-Therapy for the Stutterer,” a self-help guide for stutterers, is now available at libraries in Lee County.
Indian Creek FFA hosts calf saleThe Times - Wed Nov 18
Indian Creek FFA hosts calf sale The Indian Creek FFA Alumni will host its 12th annual Club Calf Sale Sunday at the Lee County 4-H Fairgrounds on U.S. 30 near Amboy.
Two found dead at scene of crash: Names withheld until families are notifiedThe Daily Gazette - Tue Nov 17
ASHTON – Two people were killed early today when they were thrown from their car after crashing into a ditch on Track Road, west of Midway Road.
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