Lee County judge keeps Dixon man jailed on child sexual assault, exploitation charges
A Lee County judge Thursday denied the release of a Dixon man charged with the sexual exploitation and assault of a child, despite his attorney’s arguments that prosecutors did not meet their burden of proof.
Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week: St. Charles North’s Mason Netcel, senior, baseball
Former Bear Charles Tillman to be featured speaker at USF Brown & Gold Night
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Brandon Clark interviews Charlene Bielema with Shaw Local News
Rep. Fritts to host Medicare 101 event April 20 in Ashton
State Rep. Brad Fritts is hosting a free Medicare 101 event from 4-6 p.m. April 20 at Mills & Petrie Memorial Library in collaboration with the Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging.
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Brandon Clark interviews Charlene Bielema with Shaw Local News
On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark talks with Shaw Local News’ Charlene Bielema about recent tornado activity in Lee and Whiteside counties, plus an in-depth look at the jury selection process in high-profile local
Rep. Fritts to host Medicare 101 event April 20 in Ashton
Record Newspapers Athlete of the Week: Ellie Fox, Yorkville, softball, senior
Photos: Sterling soccer takes on Mendota
Sterling girls soccer fell to Mendota 2-1 Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Sterling High School.
Photos: Rock Falls takes on Dixon in baseball action
Dixon travels to Rock Falls to take on the Rockets Thursday, April 9, 2026. Dixon took the win 10-4.