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  • Branches and ... coconuts?

    What the what? Spotted this afternoon by a pair of dog-walking eagle watchers at Lawrence Park: an odd little circle of branches with an X of branches ...
    March 16, 2014 - 5:57 pm

  • 1 percent sales tax back on ballot

    It's deja vu all over again. Tuesday, Whiteside and Carroll County voters will be asked if they want a 1 percent sales tax to be imposed for schools t ...
    March 14, 2014 - 8:09 pm

  • ‘Hard to protect yourself on the Internet’

    DIXON – Jacob Lemmert needed less than 2 minutes to find email log-in and password information for the president, vice president and other officials a ...
    March 14, 2014 - 8:10 pm

  • The People's Voice: A poignant breath of fresh air in Dixon

    Sometimes, in order to truly savor a lungful of air, one must have the air sucked out of their proverbial sail. After carving out an astounding career ...
    March 14, 2014 - 8:27 pm

  • Pensions make local cities ‘critical’ risks

    Pension funds for city retirees in Dixon and Sterling are greatly underfunded, which is the case in many towns in Illinois, according to a new report. ...
    March 14, 2014 - 8:12 pm

  • Under Varga: Theft up, violent crime down

    During John Varga's time serving as Lee County sheriff, numbers show that the county has seen a slight rise in crime, though the crime rate is overall ...
    March 14, 2014 - 8:43 pm

  • Policing the budget a key task of Lee County job

    Lee County Sheriff John Varga's ability to stay inside that budget, while still providing comprehensive public safety for Lee County, is one of the re ...
    March 14, 2014 - 8:13 pm

  • Area rates rise in January

    Unemployment in the area was up in January, but the trend of better year-over-year numbers since the recession continues, according to the most recent ...
    March 14, 2014 - 8:07 pm

  • Hydrant flush program to start Monday in Morrison

    MORRISON – Morrison Water Department staff will flush hydrants over the next 3 weeks, starting Monday.
    March 14, 2014 - 8:04 pm

  • Kuelper: Police close to identifying poster

    ROCK FALLS – Police were close to identifying the Facebook poster whose supposed comments that he would shoot up Rock Falls High spurred increased sec ...
    March 14, 2014 - 8:01 pm

  • Morrison boy ranked nationally in BMX racing

    Zed Koch is 9 years old, but he's already thinking like the seasoned pro he's aspiring to be.A third ...
    March 14, 2014 - 11:48 pm

  • PBL changes result in no season

    The perfect fit is important when it comes to building a professional basketball team and finding success. It's just as important when considering whe ...
    March 14, 2014 - 11:48 pm

  • If I had a billion dollars

    By now, most of you have probably heard of the Billion Dollar Bracket Challenge sponsored by Quicken Loans and backed by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Ha ...
    March 14, 2014 - 11:47 pm

  • Sportshorts for Saturday, March 15, 2014

    The Newman boys and girls basketball summer league registration is open. Girls fresh/soph and varsity games will be played on Tuesday from June 3-24. ...
    March 14, 2014 - 11:46 pm

  • Mooseheart takes step toward history

    PEORIA – Makur Puou doesn't know much about Illinois high school basketball history."No, I don't kno ...
    March 14, 2014 - 11:45 pm

  • Baseball: Sauk Valley continues spring slate in Myrtle Beach

    The Sauk Valley Skyhawks improved to 2-8 on the young season with a 7-6 victory over Danville (Va.) College in their third of three games Friday in My ...
    March 14, 2014 - 11:45 pm

  • Eager to roll on Rock

    Man, I have enjoyed watching the river begin to break this week … even if it has been at a snail-like pace. But at least progress is being made, and t ...
    March 14, 2014 - 11:44 pm

  • Local trio named all-state

    Last season, Eastland senior Dalton Shaner caught the eye of media members around the state with his big-time performances during the Cougars' run to ...
    March 13, 2014 - 11:54 pm

  • Sportshorts for Friday, March 14, 2014

    Registration for the spring season of the Sauk Valley Hockey Club ends on March 26. Registration is $45 for youth and $70 for adults. Visit dixonparkd ...
    March 13, 2014 - 11:47 pm

  • Column: Things looking up in Dixon

    PEORIA – Opportunity came knocking for the Dixon boys basketball team Wednesday night at the Class 3A Bradley Sectional.
    March 13, 2014 - 8:33 am

  • Vernon S. Milnes Sr.

    MILLEDGEVILLE – Vernon Sidney Milnes Sr., 86, of Milledgeville, died Wednesday, March 12, 2014, at Sterling Pavilion Nursing Home. He was a lifelong f ...
    March 14, 2014 - 8:00 pm

  • Ronald F. Bruins

    NELSON – Ronald F. Bruins, 65, of Nelson, died Thursday, March 13, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.
    March 14, 2014 - 8:00 pm

  • Eleanor G. Waterhouse

    STERLING – Eleanor Geneva Waterhouse, 91, of Sterling, died Friday, March 14, 2014, at Coventry Living Center in Sterling.
    March 14, 2014 - 8:00 pm

  • Kathleen J. Hummel

    DIXON – Kathleen Jo Hummel, 62, of Dixon, died Wednesday, March 12, 2014, after a courageous battle with breast cancer.
    March 14, 2014 - 8:30 pm

  • Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Rosenthal

    SUBLETTE – Elizabeth “Betty” Rosenthal, 75, of Sublette, died Thursday, March 13, 2014, at Rockford Memorial Hospital.
    March 14, 2014 - 7:59 pm

  • Brandon S. Snow

    ROCK FALLS – Brandon Spencer Snow, 30, of Rock Falls, died Friday, March 14, 2014, at his home.Brand ...
    March 14, 2014 - 8:39 pm

  • Jack E. Thompson

    GENESEO – Jack E. Thompson, 63, of Geneseo, formerly of Sterling, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2014, in Geneseo, after an illness, surrounded by h ...
    March 13, 2014 - 11:19 pm

  • Rhonda L. Schweska

    STERLING – Rhonda Lynette Howard Schweska was our Mama. Cancer has taken her from us entirely too soon.
    March 13, 2014 - 11:21 pm

  • Bradford Lee Mangan

    GALT – Bradford Lee Mangan, 62, of Galt died Tuesday, March 11, 2014, at his home.Bradford was born ...
    March 13, 2014 - 10:14 pm

  • Jerry D. Gieseke

    DIXON – Jerry D. Gieseke, 65, of Dixon, died Monday, March 10, 2014, at KSB Hospital in Dixon.Cremat ...
    March 13, 2014 - 10:14 pm

  • Let’s invest in credit card technology

    Credit card fraud alerts and potential financial mayhem caused by data breaches have found their way into the headlines recently in Illinois. 
    March 14, 2014 - 8:02 pm

  • Board lacks leadership, management

    I find it amusing that some Ogle County Board members, citizens, and sheriff have taken issue with the news media for reporting information that makes ...
    March 14, 2014 - 8:59 am

  • Additional thank you for donated item

    We wish to make a correction to the appreciation letter we submitted to the Telegraph for our sixth annual Second Look Prom and Homecoming Dress Sale.
    March 14, 2014 - 9:01 am

  • Re-elect Varga as Lee sheriff

    I went to meet the candidates for county sheriff. Mr. Simonton made comments that he could get grants to help the department and had connections to he ...
    March 14, 2014 - 8:58 am

  • Backs Drought for Ogle sheriff

    The people of Ogle County will soon be going to the polls to choose their next sheriff. I have had the privilege to work with Chief Joe Drought over t ...
    March 14, 2014 - 8:58 am

  • Vote VanVickle for Ogle sheriff

    I write this letter to support Brian VanVickle for sheriff. After listening to all the candidates and reading their information, I can see we need som ...
    March 14, 2014 - 8:58 am

  • Elect Winick to 17th District committee post

    The Illinois primary is March 18, and it is equally important to consider the race for Democratic state central committeewoman in the 17th Congression ...
    March 14, 2014 - 8:58 am

  • Elect Drought as Ogle sheriff

    On March 18, I will be casting my vote for Joe Drought as Ogle County sheriff. If you look at the candidates on paper, Joe stands out as the obvious c ...
    March 14, 2014 - 8:58 am

  • In Ogle County, which ballot will you vote?

    For the March 18 primary, you must choose either a Democratic ballot or a Republican ballot. On that one ballot, you vote for candidates for all level ...
    March 14, 2014 - 8:57 am

  • Vote Drought for Ogle sheriff

    We, the citizens of Ogle County, have the opportunity to vote for and elect a new sheriff on March 18. The man best qualified for this job is Joe Drou ...
    March 14, 2014 - 8:58 am

  • United Way honors workers at celebration

    DIXON – United Way of Lee County honored volunteers, businesses, and nonprofit agencies Feb. 28 at the Post House Ballroom.
    March 14, 2014 - 8:52 am

  • Job preparation course available

    STERLING – Northwestern Illinois Center for Independent Living will offer a 4-week job preparation course.
    March 14, 2014 - 8:52 am

  • Help available for ComEd coverage

    CHICAGO – ComEd will have a service representative available for customers to sign up for assistance with electrical bills.
    March 14, 2014 - 8:50 am

  • Real estate agents earn recognition

    ROCKFORD – Jan Mansfield and John Murray of United Realty IL Co., have named the Top Producers for January agents.
    March 6, 2014 - 3:22 pm

  • Local hospital named to list

    NAPERVILLE – KSB Hospital of Dixon was named to the Delivering Quality with Distinction list. Released in conjunction with National Patient Safety Wee ...
    March 6, 2014 - 3:14 pm

  • Pinecrest named to magazine list

    MOUNT MORRIS – Pinecrest Manor has attained a top-tier ranking by U.S. News & World Report, achieving a “Best Nursing Home” status along with 34 other ...
    March 6, 2014 - 3:14 pm

  • Company makes parts for Toyota

    AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – BorgWarner produces the two-speed, part-time four-wheel drive transfer case for the 2014 Toyota Tundra pickup truck. Featuring p ...
    March 6, 2014 - 3:13 pm

  • New board, net profits announced

    MINNEAPOLIS – Donaldson Co. Inc., has announced officer changes effective April 1. Charles J. McMur ...
    Feb. 27, 2014 - 4:48 pm

  • Local business named to list

    SPRINGFIELD –  The Illinois Society of Professional Engineers has ranked Willett, Hofmann & Associates Inc., one of six companies as a “High Achieving ...
    Feb. 27, 2014 - 4:49 pm

  • Medical group brings home gold

    SwedishAmerican Health System won eight ADDY awards from the Rockford Chapter of the American Advertising Federation during the Feb. 13 awards celebra ...
    Feb. 27, 2014 - 4:50 pm

  • Polo preschool sets open house

    POLO – A class registration and open house for Polo Community Preschool will be from 6 to 8 p.m. April 10.
    March 14, 2014 - 8:55 am

  • Euchre players to test their skills

    DIXON – A euchre tournament will be March 23 at Lee County Council on Aging-Dixon Senior Center, 100 W. Second St.
    March 14, 2014 - 8:55 am

  • Lunch program on Sunday agenda

    DIXON – Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays Sauk Valley will meet at 2:30 p.m. Sunday.
    March 14, 2014 - 9:35 am

  • Summer activities to be discussed

    OREGON – A free workshop, Student Progress: What Support Does Your Child Need Over the Summer?, will be from 6 to 9 p.m. April 3 at First Presbyterian ...
    March 14, 2014 - 8:55 am

  • Senior facility plans activities

    STERLING – A number of events are scheduled this month at the Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St.
    March 14, 2014 - 9:34 am

  • Orders accepted for fish stocking

    ROCHELLE – The Rochelle Wildlife Conservation Club, along with Peter Reiff and the Logan Hollow Fish Farm of Murphysboro, will sell fish for pond stoc ...
    March 14, 2014 - 9:35 am

  • Registration open for craft camp day

    STERLING – The Homemakers Craft Camp annual crafting day for beginner and advanced crafters will be May 13 at the Latin American Social Club, 2807 W. ...
    March 14, 2014 - 9:35 am

  • Artwork, interns sought

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – The office of U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-East Moline, will accept artwork from high school students in the 17th district for the ann ...
    March 14, 2014 - 9:34 am

  • Christian women plan spring lunch

    ROCK FALLS – Rock River Area Christian Women’s Connection members will gather for a Welcom’ Inn Spring Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Candlel ...
    March 14, 2014 - 9:01 am

  • SVCC future educators plan book night

    DIXON – Sauk Valley Community College’s Future Educators club will have a free after hours family book fun night March 28.
    March 14, 2014 - 8:55 am

  • Day Trip: Mascots await discover at Klehm

    ROCKFORD – Three special creatures make their home at the Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden: Cow-li-flower, Klehmentine, and Flora Fauna.
    March 13, 2014 - 11:17 pm

  • ‘Truth or dare’ causes strife among adults

    Dear Abby: My sister has children younger than mine, but the kids all play together frequently. She recently caught them involved in a game of "truth ...
    March 13, 2014 - 10:18 pm

  • Key & Peele land development deal

    LOS ANGELES – Comedy Central has expanded the coming fourth season of its hit series “Key & Peele” a ...
    March 12, 2014 - 8:18 pm

  • ‘Big Bang Theory’ gets 3-season deal

    LOS ANGELES – Here’s an announcement written in the stars: CBS has renewed “The Big Bang Theory” for ...
    March 12, 2014 - 8:18 pm

  • Birth family gives adopted boy mixed welcome

    Dear Abby: When I was in my early 20s, I had a baby boy I placed for adoption. I could barely take care of myself, let alone a newborn. The father wan ...
    March 12, 2014 - 8:17 pm

  • Kale: the new spinach

    This time of year, I like to spotlight a fabulous green food in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day.Is ...
    March 11, 2014 - 9:01 pm

  • Affection for asparagus

    I like to think that I’m the kind of open-minded cook who loves all ingredients equally. But I’m not ...
    March 11, 2014 - 9:40 pm

  • Italians get to meat of the matter

    At least once every winter, I need to make the “mixed boiled meats” of northern Italy, one of the ea ...
    March 11, 2014 - 9:40 pm

  • Man’s last wish is to let his death give others life

    Dear Abby: I work in a palliative care unit in a local hospital, and I'm all too aware of how important it is to have one's end-of-life wishes documen ...
    March 11, 2014 - 9:00 pm

  • Stalker dating cousin of ex-girlfriend

    Dear Abby: About a year ago, I stopped seeing a man I'll call "Vince." Since then he has been stalking me. He sends me texts with photos he took of us ...
    March 10, 2014 - 8:15 pm

  • Kale: the new spinach

    This time of year, I like to spotlight a fabulous green food in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day.Is ...
    March 11, 2014 - 9:01 pm

  • Affection for asparagus

    I like to think that I’m the kind of open-minded cook who loves all ingredients equally. But I’m not ...
    March 11, 2014 - 9:40 pm

  • Italians get to meat of the matter

    At least once every winter, I need to make the “mixed boiled meats” of northern Italy, one of the ea ...
    March 11, 2014 - 9:40 pm

  • Exercise is not only for the able bodied

    Do you like to watch the games? I’m not talking about the Winter Olympics, but about the Winter Paralympic Games. Since 1988, the Paralympic Games hav ...
    March 4, 2014 - 9:28 pm

  • Better by the bowl

    If you’ve resolved to eat more healthfully in 2014, think soup.It’s filling and, when made with the ...
    March 5, 2014 - 12:01 am

  • Forcing spring onto the table

    I’ve given up on this winter and decided to just pretend that it’s spring.If you can force tulip bul ...
    Feb. 25, 2014 - 11:36 pm

  • Fall in love with lamb

    Lamb Stew with Butternut SquashIt’s still stew season. In this dish, the oven does most of the work, ...
    Feb. 25, 2014 - 11:36 pm

  • Enjoy the taste of eating right

    “Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right” is the theme for National Nutrition Month 2014. Take a look at your own plate this March and find ways to enhance th ...
    Feb. 25, 2014 - 8:15 pm

  • Warm up your kitchen, mornings with coffee cakes

    With frigid temperatures outside, one of the coziest places to be is in a warm, sweet-smelling kitchen baking, baking, baking.
    Feb. 18, 2014 - 11:21 pm

  • Hard cider mounting ‘a massive comeback’

    FORT WORTH, Texas — Cider was once America’s drink, but after getting buried by beer and trampled by the temperance movement, one of the world’s oldes ...
    Feb. 17, 2014 - 9:15 am