DIXON – For his December 2023 local business highlight, State Representative Bradley Fritts (R-Dixon) chose to highlight Candlelight Inn Restaurant in Rock Falls.
The First Federal Savings Bank in Amboy won the FFSB Gingerbread House Contest as all branches battled each other for prime Christmas treat real estate. Photo contributed
DIXON – Lee County Sheriff’s Office K9 Henry will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.
AMBOY – The Amboy School Board met in regular session on Thursday, December 14 and opened the meeting with a public hearing on the 2023 tax levy.
DIXON – Donna Unrath, who was the former accounting administrator for Woodhaven Lakes in Sublette, pleaded guilty Thursday, Nov. 30 for embezzling over $300,000 from Woodhaven.
LEE COUNTY — On Dec. 17, at approximately 9:39 a.m., Lee County Dispatch received a 911 call from the Magnuson Hotel, located at 443 Illinois Route 2, that a subject had just threatened him with a firearm at the location. Lee County Deputies along with officers from the Dixon Police Department and the Illinois State Police responded to the scene.
Amboy High School students and members of the Amboy Fire Department packed the annual Christmas Baskets on Friday, Dec. 15 to be ready for distribution Saturday, Dec. 16. Brandon LaChance/Amboy News
AMBOY – Demi Becker wears a lot of hats.
AMBOY – It takes a special kind of person to dedicate a good part of their life to help serve others.
LEE COUNTY — The holidays are a time for caring and sharing, which is why the Lee County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation to spread the word about the dangers of impaired driving with a “Driver Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Drive High. Get a DUI.” enforcement campaign.
Illinois State Representative Bradley Fritts, kneeling, joined a Central School classroom on Thursday, Dec. 7 in part of Ag in the Classroom with Lee County Farm Bureau and Katie Pratt.
For over 40 years Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Sublette has been running blood drives.
AMBOY – Kim Stram always wanted to be involved with the Amboy Fire Department.
Amboy Christmas Walk took place Saturday, Dec. 9.
Amboy Christmas Walk took place Saturday, Dec. 9.