NEWS

1 person is dead after a pick-up truck struck a utility pole early this morning near Creston. The crash took place on Ritchie Road, just west of Woodlawn Road. Reports indicate that the truck snappe...more>>

An elderly Rochelle woman is dead after she was struck by a train in the downtown area of Rochelle yesterday evening. The incident took place a short time after 5:30 at the Union Pacific Railroad tra...more>>

Area residents are feeling the impact of the first winter snow storm of the season. Most roadways have some snow on them as the plows have been out since early this morning. The National Weather Ser...more>>

Lee Brice and Tyler Farr are hitting the road together. The two are longtime friends. They announced the "Life Off My Years" tour yesterday. The 21-city trek will kick off in February. Brice will head...more>>

Main Stage July 21st-24th Twin Lakes WI Thursday July 21 2:30 - 3:30 PM David Ray 4:00 - 5:00 PM Ryan Hurd 5:30 - 6:30 PM Chase Bryant ...more>>

For the first time in a decade, the Dixie Chicks have announced a North American tour. The country trio’s DCX MMXVI World Tour kicks off with a set of previously revealed European shows, but on...more>>

Lee County State's Attorney Anna Sacco-Miller was arrested early this morning on the charge of driving while under the influence following a 2-vehicle crash in Dixon. Illinois State Police say that t...more>>

A Stillman Valley teen was arrested Saturday on a drug offense following a traffic stop in the 8,000 block of North Kishwaukee Road in Ogle County. 18-year old Jacob Pfab was charged with the felony ...more>>

A Rochelle man suffered fatal injuries early Saturday morning following a single vehicle crash just south of the Hub City. Pronounced dead at the scene was 29-year old Christopher Powell. Lee County...more>>

Saturday (Memorial Field at Kankakee Bishop McNamara High School) Kankakee Bishop McNamara 53 (11-1)Byron 32 (9-3)**Bishop McNamara: Plays in the Semi-Finals next Saturday in the Class 3A Playoffs**W...more>>

1 person is dead following a single vehicle crash south of Rochelle this morning. The accident took place a short time before 5:30 on Illinois 251 South, just south of the Rochelle Municipal Airport....more>>

Quarterfinals Class 1A: Polo (11-0) at Stark County (11-0) Saturday at 2pmOrion (10-1) at Ottawa-Marquette (11-0) Saturday at 3:30pm Class 2A: Kewanee Wethersfield (10-1) at Hall (9-2) Saturday at 2...more>>

Saturday (Becker Field in Wilmington) (High School Football) Byron 42 (9-2)Wilmington 35 (10-1)**Byron: Plays at Kankakee Bishop McNamara (10-1) in the Quarterfinals**Bishop McNamara: Beat Sterling N...more>>

Rochelle elementary school district received a grant Friday of $25,000 to help students learn more in the area of agriculture, engineering, along with science, and math. The money came from the Ameri...more>>

It looks now like the first medical marijuana sales in Illinois will happen Monday. Officials have notified growers that they can start shipping products today to the eight fully licensed dispensaries...more>>