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  • Paige Himes, Dixon High School January Student of the Month

    Paige Himes, 17, of Nachusa, is Dixon High School's January Student of the Month. She is the daughter of Timothy and Darcy Himes, and she has a sister ...
    March 16, 2014 - 11:18 pm

  • 'This is a user fee for those we arrest'

    Morrison is considering an administrative tow fee, which is levied to the owners of cars seized during arrests. Such a fee has been in the news lately ...
    March 16, 2014 - 11:26 pm

  • Accusation against mayor to be aired?

    AMBOY – Nothing looks out of the ordinary on today's agenda for the Amboy City Council – approval of bills, discussion of street projects, considerati ...
    March 16, 2014 - 11:29 pm

  • Christian school auction Saturday

    FULTON – Unity Christian School’s 26th annual auction is planned for all day Satuday at Unity Christian High School, 711 10th St.
    March 16, 2014 - 11:12 pm

  • Bridge replacement to begin today

    TAMPICO – An $876,000 project to remove and replace the drainage ditch bridge 2 miles north of Tampico on state Route 172 begins today, the Illinois D ...
    March 16, 2014 - 11:24 pm

  • Blarney? Hardly. Everyone is Irish for an afternoon!

    The Dixon St. Partrick's Day parade featured a variety of different groups – from political campaigns to four-legged friends – celebrating the holiday ...
    March 16, 2014 - 11:21 pm

  • Comets’ streak continues to state

    STERLING - The intellectual powerhouse that is Newman Central Catholic High School's Scholastic Bowl team is on its way to Friday's IHSA state competi ...
    March 16, 2014 - 11:25 pm

  • How candidates plan to fight crime

    Incumbent Ogle County Sheriff Michael Harn and challengers Joe Drought and Brian VanVickle face off in Tuesday's GOP primary. Here's a look at how the ...
    March 16, 2014 - 11:30 pm

  • Balancing budget big part of job

    Managing a budget may have nothing to do directly with catching bad guys, but it's still a major part of a sheriff's duties. Voters in Tuesday's prima ...
    March 16, 2014 - 11:32 pm

  • Scammers can't get story straight

    Readers call us from time to time about scams. They want us to alert the public. Here's a rule of thumb: If someone calls you unsolicited and starts s ...
    March 16, 2014 - 11:14 pm

  • Boys basketball: Saints win in triple overtime

    PEORIA — Nick Norton became a big part of Bloomington Central Catholic history in a short time.Norto ...
    March 17, 2014 - 12:28 am

  • Sportshorts for Monday, March 17, 2014

    Erie eighth grader Garrett Passmore won the 135-pound IESA state wrestling title on Saturday at the Convocation Center in DeKalb.
    March 17, 2014 - 12:28 am

  • 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

  • George J. Bass

    ROCK FALLS – George J. Bass, 78, of Rock Falls died Friday, March 14, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.
    March 16, 2014 - 11:43 pm

  • Richard B. Hubbard

    STERLING – Richard B. “Dick” Hubbard, 61, of Sterling died Friday, March 14, 2014, at his home.He wa ...
    March 16, 2014 - 11:12 pm

  • V. Marietha Lenear

    STERLING – V. Marietha Lenear, 94, beloved mother and grandmother, of Heritage Woods of Sterling, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2014, at CGH Medical ...
    March 16, 2014 - 11:11 pm

  • Keith M. Beveroth

    MORRISON – Keith M. Beveroth, 55, of Morrison, died Saturday, March 15, 2014, at Genesis Medical Center in Silvis.
    March 16, 2014 - 11:10 pm

  • Louis Coulter

    ROCK FALLS – Louis Coulter, 80, of Rock Falls, died Friday, March 14, 2014, at his home.Arrangements ...
    March 16, 2014 - 11:11 pm

  • Kathleen Jo Hummel

    DIXON – The funeral service for Kathleen Jo Hummel, 62, of Dixon, who died Wednesday, March 12, 2014, has been moved.
    March 16, 2014 - 11:11 pm

  • 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

  • The Reader's Voice: School sales tax referendum on ballot again

    In our community, the ugly head of the ever-unpopular, often-defeated 1 percent school sales tax referendum has replaced the return of the robin as th ...
    March 17, 2014 - 10:48 am

  • Pays tribute to trailblazing Illinois women

    As our nation celebrates Women’s History Month in March, we should remember the extraordinary, trailblazing efforts of women who overcame tremendous o ...
    March 16, 2014 - 11:07 pm

  • Opportunity to volunteer for old ‘geezers’

    During the first week of school this year, a little first-grade girl was reading a book for me. She was naturally shy so early in the year and was rea ...
    March 16, 2014 - 11:07 pm

  • In praise of businessman for ‘fair’ wages

    Greetings, everyone. I have a short response to Mr. Bill Burkardt’s letter [“Owners pay fair wages and keep country going,” The Reader’s Voice, March ...
    March 16, 2014 - 11:07 pm

  • Thanks, Sauk women, for a special season

    Congratulations to the Sauk Valley Community College women’s basketball team for an outstanding season. This talented team created something special t ...
    March 16, 2014 - 11:07 pm

  • Use common sense with pipes in cold weather

    This is in response to the Saturday, March 8, SV Weekend paper’s front-page headline, “Were residents notified?” What happened to common sense?
    March 16, 2014 - 11:07 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

  • 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

  • Morrison events are this week

    MORRISON – The Morrison Chamber of Commerce has announced two events taking place this week.• An inf ...
    March 16, 2014 - 11:13 pm

  • Pork chop dinner set for Saturday in Ashton

    ASHTON – A pork chop supper will be from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Reynolds Methodist Church, 2496 Reynolds Road.
    March 16, 2014 - 11:13 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

  • Daughter growing up too fast

    Dear Abby: My 11-year-old daughter, "Gwen," just started middle school. She makes good grades, but she's strong-willed. Do kids grow up instantly when ...
    March 16, 2014 - 11:06 pm

  • 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

  • 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