Lee, Ogle and Whiteside County property transfers: Feb. 16, 2019
Whiteside County property transfers recorded the week of Feb. 4
Warranty deeds
Donald A. and Janet…
Minimum wage hikes yet another challenge for Illinois businesses
One day after Illinois Democrats ushered in incremental minimum wage increases that will bring workers to $15 an hour by 2025, businesses we…
Thunk! Oof! @#&!! ... The curse of drivers
While they are not craters that could swallow entire vehicles – although some may seem like they could – potholes are an increasing nuisance…
Black History Month artwork on display at libraries
STERLING – The Diversity Committee of the Sauk Valley’s traveling Black History Month art exhibit will be at the Rock Falls Public Library, …
Minimum wage increase heads to Pritzker’s desk
SPRINGFIELD – A bill to raise Illinois’ minimum wage to $15 by 2025 needs only Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s signature to become law, and his office …
Dollar exchange
STERLING – A west end Sterling discount store is changing names and hiring.
Family Dollar, 301 Ave…
Local legislators get their committee, leadership assignments
Local legislators recently were assigned to their state House and Senate committees and leadership roles for the 101st General Assembly.
Medical marijuana topic of program
DIXON – Mapleglen Dispensary of Rockford will present a free program on medical marijuana from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Home of Hope, 1637 …
Kinzinger's Air National Guard unit deployed to southern border
Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Channahon, has been deployed to the U.S-Mexico border with his Air National G…
Top 5 things to do this weekend: Feb. 15-17, 2019
A rendezvous with chocolateDIXON – A sampling of desserts, beef, hors d’oeuvres, gourmet shakes, win…
Glazed over
Power lines, trees, roads, sidewalks and even statues were covered in a coating of ice due to storms in the Sauk Valley Monday and Tuesday. …