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  • Betty Lou Senn

    AMBOY – Betty Lou Senn, 82, of Amboy, died Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015, at Aperion Care Amboy.Mihm-Jones ...
    Jan. 22, 2015 - 9:52 pm

  • Robert F. 'Bob' Evers

    STERLING – Robert F. “Bob” Evers, 95, of Sterling, died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015, at Sterling Pavilion.
    Jan. 22, 2015 - 9:52 pm

  • George R. McCoy

    ELIZABETH – George R. McCoy, 62, of Elizabeth, died Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque, Iowa.
    Jan. 22, 2015 - 9:52 pm

  • Carlos F. Campos

    STERLING – Carlos Felipe Campos, 77, of Sterling, died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015.  He was born July 1 ...
    Jan. 22, 2015 - 9:52 pm

  • Donna A. Jacobs

    DIXON – Donna A. Jacobs, 85, of Dixon, died Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015, at Franklin Grove Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
    Jan. 22, 2015 - 9:52 pm

  • Rosemary 'Rosie'' Hawks

    AMBOY – Rosemary "Rosie" Hawks, 89, of Amboy, died Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015, at Aperion Care Amboy.Sh ...
    Jan. 22, 2015 - 9:52 pm

  • Robert K. 'Bob' Meier

    PROPHETSTOWN – Robert K. “Bob” Meier, 90, of Prophetstown, died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015, at Morrison Community Hospital.
    Jan. 21, 2015 - 9:56 pm

  • Diane Leonard

    ROCK FALLS – Diane Leonard, 63, of Rock Falls, died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015. She was employed in payroll at BorgWarner in Dixon.
    Jan. 21, 2015 - 9:56 pm

  • Robert F. 'Bob' Evers

    STERLING – Robert F. "Bob" Evers, 95, of Sterling, died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015, at Sterling Pavilion.
    Jan. 21, 2015 - 9:56 pm

  • Montes L. 'Polly' Ford

    POLO – Montes L. "Polly" Ford, 98, of Polo, died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015, at Polo Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.
    Jan. 21, 2015 - 9:56 pm

  • Fundraiser raises money for youth

    Bergner's announced that it has raised $430,000 in donations, in partnership with Mario Lopez, through its Give the Gift of a Great Future Campaign.
    Jan. 24, 2015 - 1:15 am

  • CUB to offer lower cost ideas

    DIXON – Local residents can learn how to lower their natural gas and electric bills from 1 to 2 p.m. Jan. 27 during a program at Lee County Council on ...
    Jan. 24, 2015 - 1:15 am

  • Representative earns recognition

    POLO – Jeanette Linker of the Lanark, Polo area has been named to the COUNTRY Financial Emerald Club.
    Jan. 24, 2015 - 1:15 am

  • Family rallies around 'Dad's place'

    ROCK FALLS – When Chaley Lamb was born a quarter-century ago, she went straight from the hospital to the bar.
    Jan. 23, 2015 - 3:40 pm

  • Dixon plant earns honors for safety

    AUBURN HILLS, Mich. –  BorgWarner’s facility in Dixon received a gold Optimas Award in the business impact category for its ongoing commitment to empl ...
    Jan. 17, 2015 - 1:15 am

  • Byron songwriter completes exam

    BYRON – Mark Schwendau recently completed a certification exam of the Nashville Songwriter’s Association International.
    Jan. 17, 2015 - 1:15 am

  • Transportation firm recognized

    MARSHFIELD, Wis. – Roehl Transport and Roehl Logistics have earned the 2014 Logistics Award from the AGCO Corp. in Duluth, Georgia.
    Jan. 17, 2015 - 1:15 am

  • Area bank ranks on national list

    WEST BROOKLYN – Gehant bank has earned BauerFinancial’s 5-Star Superior rating for strength and security.
    Jan. 17, 2015 - 1:15 am

  • Water company to offer grants

    BELLEVILLE – Illinois American Water has announced that the application process is open now for its 2015 Environmental Grant Program.  
    Jan. 17, 2015 - 1:15 am

  • Rock Falls chamber to hear YMCA speaker

    ROCK FALLS – The Quarterly Members meeting of the Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce will begin at noon Wednesday at Rock Falls Community Building, 610 W. ...
    Jan. 16, 2015 - 1:57 pm

  • Birds ease winter doldrums

    If you are a person who would just as soon stay indoors in winter, there are things you can do to continue enjoying nature from your kitchen window, o ...
    Jan. 24, 2015 - 1:15 am

  • Quilt designer gives tips, tricks

    ROCKFORD – Mickey Depre, a quilt designer and quilter, will present lectures Feb. 5 for Sinnissippi Quilters at Bethesda Covenant Church, 2010 E. Stat ...
    Jan. 24, 2015 - 1:15 am

  • Annual updates on Alzheimer’s

    PEORIA – The 2015 Alzheimer’s Association Legislative Event is set for 10 a.m. Feb. 10 at the Central Illinois Chapter office, 612 W. Glen Ave.
    Jan. 24, 2015 - 1:15 am

  • God gives needed materials

    I must admit that sometimes pastors forget things. After all, we are human. Immersed in the daily tasks of ministry, we do forget matters that many me ...
    Jan. 24, 2015 - 1:15 am

  • New reads hit shelves

    DIXON – New books have arrived at Dixon Public Library, 221 S. Hennepin Ave.They are:Fiction: “Littl ...
    Jan. 24, 2015 - 1:15 am

  • Two continue to next contest

    FULTON – After 16 rounds, Mariam Elahmady correctly spelled “berserk” to win the championship of this year’s River Bend Middle School Spelling Bee Jan ...
    Jan. 24, 2015 - 1:15 am

  • Senator gets tour of SVCC

    DIXON – State Sen. Tim Bivins, R–Dixon, recently toured Sauk Valley Community College.His guides wer ...
    Jan. 24, 2015 - 1:15 am

  • Sessions explain self-understanding

    MORRISON – A five-part series on self-compassion will begin Monday at Morrison Meditation Center, 635 E. Lincolnway.
    Jan. 24, 2015 - 1:15 am

  • Benefit breakfast includes sausage

    DIXON – A pancake breakfast fundraiser for Veterans Memorial Park will be from 8 a.m. to noon Sunday at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 540, 1560 state ...
    Jan. 24, 2015 - 1:15 am

  • Members draw for Secret Sisters

    DIXON – Petunia City Quilters will meet at 7 p.m. Feb. 2 at First Presbyterian Church, 110 E. Third St.
    Jan. 24, 2015 - 1:15 am
 

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