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9-year-old from Rock Falls battles Burkitt's lymphoma

ROCK FALLS – Jessica Gordon has been so courageous in her battle with cancer that she’s earned a new title. ... Read More »

Regional News

Lawmaker introduces social media bill

SPRINGFIELD (AP) — An Illinois state representative from Chicago has introduced legislation in Springfield that would ban businesses from requiring job applicants to divulge t ... Read More »

Starlings move into downtown Springfield

SPRINGFIELD (AP) — Buildings in Springfield — including the Old Capitol Plaza — have become home to hundreds of starlings this winter, and some people aren't happy that downto ... Read More »

World News

Hackers intercept FBI, Scotland Yard call

LONDON (AP) — They trade jokes, chuckle and talk shop about a hacker plot called "Project Mayhem."But at the heart of the conference call between the FBI and Scotland Yard was ... Read More »

Sports

Numbers game: Lally, Rhodenbaugh lead depleted Dixon team into regional

The Dixon Dukes wrestling team will be without returning state qualifier Zach Lehman, senior Jon Shippert and probably senior Mike Rick when it competes at the Class 2A Geneseo Regional on Saturday. ... Read More »

Lifestyle

Visitors step into ancient history

CHICAGO – The Field Museum’s exhibits encompass areas from far afield, both in distance and in history. Many of these make visitors feel as if they are being transported in ti ... Read More »

Dining

Going Dutch in Fulton

FULTON – They came, they watched, they took notes, and they tasted. Then, hopefully, they went home and tried to make it. Nearly 50 people recently filled the Windmill Cultura ... Read More »

Community

Take healthy habits to heart

February is American Heart Month. Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the United States. Keep your heart strong and healthy by adopting the following h ... Read More »

Senator’s stroke shows they can hit the young, too

WASHINGTON (AP) – When a stroke hits at 52, like what happened to Sen. Mark Kirk of Illinois, the reaction is an astonished, “But he’s so young.”The reality is that strokes do ... Read More »

Opinion

Gaulrapp is best candidate for Congress

I just read your Jan. 5 article titled “Durbin backs Bustos for Congress” on the U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin debacle concerning George Gaulrapp’s run at the 17th District House seat ... Read More »

Farm Bureau supports original wind recommendations, not rewrites

In 2010, Ogle County Farm Bureau was asked to serve on a subcommittee of the Assessment Planning and Zoning committee of the Ogle County Board to review the standards used to ... Read More »

Obituaries

Death notices for Friday, Feb. 3, 2012

Virginia K. StewardMONTPELIER, Vt. – Virginia K. Steward, 102, of Woodridge Nursing Home in Berlin, Vt., formerly of Heaton Woods in Montpelier and formerly of Dixon, died Sun ... Read More »

Virginia K. Steward

MONTPELIER, Vt. – Virginia K. Steward, 102, of Woodridge Nursing Home in Berlin, Vt., formerly of Heaton Woods in Montpelier, and formerly of Dixon, died Sunday, Jan, 29, 2012 ... Read More »

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Sterling: The city of innovation and creativity

STERLING – I recently sat down with Ed Cox, president of the Sterling Main Street board of directors, who wanted to update me on the recent Main Street board retreat. One of the topics discussed at the Jan. 19 retreat was creating a theme for the city of Sterling.

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