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  • H. Virginia Jablonsky

    DIXON – H. Virginia Jablonsky, 88, of Dixon, died Friday, March 7, 2014, at Heritage Square in Dixon. She was a registered nurse at the Dixon State Sc ...
    March 9, 2014 - 8:28 pm

  • Ruby M. Wyatt

    ROCK FALLS – Ruby M. Wyatt, 81, of Rock Falls, passed away at her home surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday March 8, 2014.
    March 9, 2014 - 8:29 pm

  • Florence Davis

    STERLING – Florence Mildred “Flo” (Anderson) Davis, 96, a lifelong resident of Whiteside County, passed Saturday, March 8, 2014 at CGH Medical Center ...
    March 9, 2014 - 8:29 pm

  • Mary Ellen Sutton

    AMBOY – Mary Ellen Sutton, 68, of Amboy and formerly of Dixon, died Friday March 7, 2014, at KSB Hospital in Dixon.
    March 9, 2014 - 8:29 pm

  • Alvah Christian Drew Jr.

    DIXON – Alvah Christian Drew Jr., 74, of Dixon, died Saturday, March 8, 2014, at his home.Arrangemen ...
    March 9, 2014 - 8:28 pm

  • Alan C. Walker

    DIXON – Alan C. Walker, 56, of Dixon, died Sunday, March 9, 2014, at Dixon Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
    March 9, 2014 - 8:28 pm

  • Pamela R. Baker

    FULTON – Pamela Rae Baker, 65, of Fulton, died Wednesday, March 5, 2014, at her home.Bosma-Renkes Fu ...
    March 7, 2014 - 11:12 pm

  • Barbara S. Franklin

    PALM HARBOR, Fla. – Barbara Sue Hoy Franklin, 79, of Palm Harbor, Fla., formerly of Sterling, died Saturday, March 1, 2014, in Palm Harbor.
    March 7, 2014 - 11:12 pm

  • H. Virginia Jablonsky

    DIXON – H. Virginia Jablonsky, 88, of Dixon, died Friday, March 7, 2014, at Heritage Square in Dixon,
    March 7, 2014 - 11:12 pm

  • Frieda Searls

    AMBOY – Frieda Searls, 76, of Amboy, died Thursday, March 6, 2014, at her home.She was born Oct. 14, ...
    March 7, 2014 - 11:12 pm

  • Sheriff’s race gives Lee voters ‘excellent choice’

    On the Lee County sheriff’s race, it is the structure, the table of organization that is faulty. The county board is top-heavy. To justify its existen ...
    March 9, 2014 - 8:24 pm

  • Vote Simonton for Lee sheriff

    I am endorsing John Simonton for sheriff of Lee County.Note to readers: Duane E. Wirth is sheriff of ...
    March 9, 2014 - 8:26 pm

  • Thanks Tampico for the honor of serving village

    As of Feb. 28, I was officially done working for the village of Tampico. I would like to thank all the residents for the opportunity to serve them.
    March 9, 2014 - 8:26 pm

  • Vote VanVickle for Ogle sheriff

    I write this letter in support of Brian VanVickle. I have heard him speak several times and like his ideas, and the fact that he is willing to restruc ...
    March 9, 2014 - 8:24 pm

  • Retain Rock as state’s attorney

    During my 35-year career in law enforcement, I worked with six state’s attorneys and dozens of assistant prosecutors. When evaluating a prosecuting at ...
    March 9, 2014 - 8:26 pm

  • Vote Simonton for Lee sheriff

    I write today in support of John Simonton, candidate for Lee County sheriff.During my tenure with th ...
    March 9, 2014 - 8:24 pm

  • Vote Drought for Ogle sheriff

    I first met Joe Drought last summer after the Leaf River Daze parade. My wife, Wendy, a retired Ogle County sheriff’s employee, introduced us.
    March 9, 2014 - 8:24 pm

  • VanVickle for Ogle sheriff

    I support Brian VanVickle for Ogle County sheriff because he will address the improper spending of Sheriff Harn.
    March 9, 2014 - 8:26 pm

  • Putin and his soul have grown mighty tiresome

    WASHINGTON – It’s hard to believe how much time we have spent in recent weeks musing about Russian P ...
    March 9, 2014 - 8:48 pm

  • Encouragement needed through difficult times

    One day, when I was in my mid-40s, my best friend of 20-plus years stopped over for a visit. She started to reminisce. The things she said were unfami ...
    March 7, 2014 - 11:08 pm

  • 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

  • Sterling officers complete courses

    STERLING – Sterling Police Department Sgt. Steven Hubbard has graduated from Northwestern University’s Center for Public Safety.
    Feb. 27, 2014 - 4:48 pm

  • New tools to be introduced

    AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – BorgWarner’s Supplier Performance Monitor system uses artificial intelligence and sophisticated mathematical theories to analyze ...
    Feb. 27, 2014 - 4:50 pm

  • Local body shop earns recognized

    STERLING – ABRA Auto Body and Glass in Sterling recently was designated as an I-CAR Gold Certified auto body repair center.
    Feb. 27, 2014 - 4:47 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

  • Celebrate heart health with bowl of quinoa

    Serve up a heart healthy meal to celebrate February's focus on heart health. A combination of quinoa and vegetables gives you great flavor and a bowlf ...
    Feb. 11, 2014 - 10:42 pm

  • Homemade cheese? Yes, please

    You could say it started with the “Cheesepocalypse” – you know, all those stories about a Velveeta s ...
    Feb. 11, 2014 - 11:22 pm

  • Add some heat this winter with spicy foods

    The unusually frigid temps this winter got you down?There’s one surefire way to heat yourself up: Ad ...
    Feb. 10, 2014 - 2:27 pm