Ramos attorney opens trial with reasons why Rock Falls fire officials responsible for Sterling fireman’s death
When the first Sterling fire engine arrived at the scene of a rural Rock Falls garage fire Dec. 3, 2021, Sterling Fire Lt. Garrett Ramos was on it. Just two hours after he arrived, firefighters would be
2 Amboy men facing felony meth delivery charges
Two Amboy men were charged with delivering methamphetamine in late October following separate investigations by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
Dixon deputy police chief honored with lifesaving award
Dixon Deputy Police Chief Aaron Simonton was awarded at the Dixon City Council meeting Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, for saving the life of a man who was choking at an Elgin restaurant.
Farmers Become Rescuers

Two farm workers near Fresno were honored last month after saving a bunch of kids from a burning bus. It happened in September. They ran through dark smoke to get the last kids from the back of the
Sheridan homicide suspect indicted on new charges
Sheridan homicide suspect indicted on new charges
Sheridan homicide suspect indicted on new charges

Authorities found two bodies in a July 17 residential fire in rural Sheridan. Ronald Martin Jr., already charged with firing the shots that killed them, now is accused of robbing them and setting the fire, too.
La Salle Rotary Club to hold 55th Annual Draw Down Thursday
The La Salle Rotary Club will host its 55th Annual Draw Down Thursday, Nov. 6, at the Paramount Catering Hall, 2411 St. Vincent’s Ave. The event begins at 6 p.m. with a cash bar, followed by dinner
La Salle Rotary Club to hold 55th Annual Draw Down Thursday
The La Salle Rotary Club will host its 55th Annual Draw Down Thursday, Nov. 6, at the Paramount Catering Hall, 2411 St. Vincent’s Ave. The event begins at 6 p.m. with a cash bar, followed by dinner
La Salle Co. election judge pay raise back on the table