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  • 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 ...
    UPDATED: March 14, 2014 - 5:11 pm

  • Smash a car, help Midway Drive-In

    DIXON – Dents in a car aren't usually a good thing. But during an April fundraiser for Midway Drive-In, each dent in a 2002 Kia Rio could mean the dri ...
    March 13, 2014 - 11:11 pm

  • John Simonton: A promise to improve

    John Simonton always knew he wanted to work in law enforcement, but it wasn’t until recently that he decided to run for sheriff. Simonton, 53, was bor ...
    March 13, 2014 - 11:00 pm

  • John Varga ignited by ‘spark’

    Lee County Sheriff John Varga's first exposure to the sheriff's department came at an early age. As a boy growing up in Dixon, Varga's dad owned an au ...
    March 13, 2014 - 11:01 pm

  • Canal committee compiling projects list

    ROCK FALLS – The stage has been set for the city's annexation of 2.2 miles of Hennepin Canal property and the newly formed Hennepin Canal-Trails Commi ...
    March 13, 2014 - 11:15 pm

  • Climb getting shorter by the day

    Jerrill Hill, 10, of Rock Falls, slides down a large pile of snow Thursday afternoon at the parking lot of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Rock Falls. Tod ...
    March 13, 2014 - 11:15 pm

  • Bureau of Prisons OKs Thomson funding

    THOMSON – The Department of Justice's Bureau of Prisons has removed a big hurdle to opening the Thomson Correctional Center.
    March 13, 2014 - 10:50 pm

  • Previous convictions at issue in Welling murder case

    DIXON – The defense attorney for a former Amboy man accused of murder argued on Thursday in favor of barring some previous convictions from being admi ...
    March 13, 2014 - 11:06 pm

  • Man gets 6 years for sex assault

    DIXON — A Dixon man has been sentenced to 6 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl in December 2011.
    March 13, 2014 - 11:07 pm

  • Body found near Rochelle identified

    ROCHELLE – The man whose body was found Monday in a stream near Rochelle has been identified.The Ogl ...
    March 13, 2014 - 11:07 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

  • Vernon S. Milnes Sr.

    MILLEDGEVILLE – Vernon S. Milnes Sr., 86, of Milledgeville, died Wednesday, March 12, 2014, at Sterling Pavilion Nursing Home.
    March 13, 2014 - 10:14 pm

  • Pearl Pfeifer

    AMBOY – Pearl Piller Pfeifer, 92, of Dixon, died Sunday, March 9, 2014, at Green Acres Nursing Home in Amboy. She helped her husband, Robert, farm.
    March 12, 2014 - 9:52 pm

  • Waynes L. Schumacher

    OREGON – Waynes L. Schumacher, 76, died Wednesday, March 12, 2014, at his home near Oregon.Farrell-H ...
    March 12, 2014 - 8:28 pm

  • Bradford L. Mangan

    GALT – Bradford L. Mangan, 61, of Galt, died Tuesday, March 11, 2014, at his home.McDonald Funeral H ...
    March 12, 2014 - 8:28 pm

  • Kathleen J. Hummel

    DIXON – Kathleen J. Hummel, 62, of Dixon, died Wednesday, March 12, 2014, at Green Acres Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Amboy.
    March 12, 2014 - 8:28 pm

  • Rhonda L. Schweska

    STERLING – Rhonda Lynette Howard Schweska was our Mama. Cancer has taken her from us entirely too soon.
    March 12, 2014 - 9:50 pm

  • ‘Proven leadership skills, experience’

    I am Joe Drought, a Republican candidate for sheriff of Ogle County. My experience in law enforcement began more than 32 years ago with the U.S. Army ...
    March 13, 2014 - 10:15 pm

  • ‘Increased performance on all levels’

    Recent media accounts, which reflected poorly upon myself, the sheriff’s office, and the Ogle County Board, were found to be a sham political stunt pe ...
    March 13, 2014 - 10:15 pm

  • Retain Rock as state’s attorney

    Mike Rock, state’s attorney, has been successfully prosecuting persons accused of crimes, many of them serious crimes in Ogle County, since 2010 when ...
    March 13, 2014 - 10:16 pm

  • Retain Varga as Lee sheriff

    The position of sheriff is of the utmost importance to all of us who live in Lee County. A good lead ...
    March 13, 2014 - 10:16 pm

  • Vote Simonton for Lee sheriff

    We strongly support John Simonton for sheriff of Lee County, and we want to explain why. We serve on the Compton Fire Department and have experience w ...
    March 13, 2014 - 10:16 pm

  • Newspaper should show compassion

    I am responding to the March 8 SV Weekend Reader’s Voice letter titled, “Saddened by headline for fatality story” by Margo Jakobs. I totally agree wit ...
    March 13, 2014 - 10:15 pm

  • Plans to launch ‘Zero Cost Initiatives’

    I am a candidate for the Republican nomination for Ogle County sheriff on the March 18 primary ballot.
    March 13, 2014 - 10:15 pm

  • Vote Varga for county sheriff

    I write today in support of a good man by the name of John Varga.For the past 8 years, John has run ...
    March 13, 2014 - 10:16 pm

  • Elect Simonton as Lee sheriff

    I endorse John Simonton for Lee County sheriff. I had the privilege to work alongside Simonton for more than 20 years, and I can say, without a doubt, ...
    March 13, 2014 - 10:16 pm

  • Rutherford for governor

    Dan Rutherford has served our state as an elected official admirably. I voted for him in 2006, during his run for secretary of state, and again in 201 ...
    March 13, 2014 - 10:17 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

  • 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

  • Support Groups, Clubs, and Services

    Saturday, March 15Bi-County Special Education Cooperative preschool screenings for Morrison School D ...
    March 13, 2014 - 10:17 pm

  • Corned beef dinner planned Monday at American Legion

    ROCK FALLS – Rock Falls Legion Auxiliary 902 members will hold a corned beef and cabbage dinner from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday at the Legion, 712 Fo ...
    March 13, 2014 - 11:12 pm

  • Registration due Monday for banquet

    FREEPORT – Registration is due Monday for this year's Northwest Illinois Audobon Society banquet, set for March 26 in Building H at Highland Community ...
    March 13, 2014 - 11:12 pm

  • Support Groups, Clubs, and Services

    Friday, March 14Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planni ...
    March 12, 2014 - 8:17 pm

  • Lee soil district to sell fish, trees

    AMBOY – Spring fish and tree sales are underway from the Lee County Soil and Water Conservation District.
    March 12, 2014 - 9:40 pm

  • Bustos staffer in Sterling today

    STERLING – A staff member from the office of U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-East Moline, will hold office hours from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at Bustos’ sate ...
    March 12, 2014 - 9:40 pm

  • Club annual ham meal Saturday

    STERLING – Men's Club members at Wesley United Methodist Church will present their annual ham dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the church fellowshi ...
    March 12, 2014 - 8:31 pm

  • Volunteers sought for flood protection

    MORRISON – Morrison Public Works Department staff has asked for volunteers to help fill sandbags today in anticipation of flooding.
    March 12, 2014 - 9:39 pm

  • Support Groups, Clubs, and Services

    Thursday, March 13Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family plan ...
    March 11, 2014 - 9:00 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

  • 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