DIXON – Jackie Kernan, MSN, RN, will become president of OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center (formerly KSB) as of January 1, 2025, when OSF HealthCare begins operations at the Dixon hospital. 

AMBOY – During an Agronomy Career Development Event on Wednesday, Nov. 13, the Amboy High School FFA won in a field of 12 competing schools and seven members finished in the Top 10 as individuals.

AMBOY – Amboy Lions Club members Perry Braida and Jim Travi spruced up the Amboy Welcome Sign to get Amboy residents and visitors ready for the holiday season.

AMBOY – When the Shell Express Lane in Amboy began serving a Thanksgiving Dinner in support of Shop with the Sheriff Fundraiser six years ago, only 34 meals were purchased.

AMBOY – Sometimes a conversation over a fence between neighbors can be productive.

AMBOY – Veterans Day is an important day in Amboy every year.

DIXON – For his October 2024 local business highlight, State Representative Bradley Fritts (R-Dixon) chose to highlight Ziggie’s Family Restaurant in Mendota. Rep. Fritts spent time touring the business and presented the owners with a certificate of appreciation for their contributions to the community. 

OTTAWA – Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation’s Land of Smiles® visited Marseilles Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School in September, reaching 530 pre-kindergarten through third grade students.

STERLING – A new automated external defibrillator (AED), located outside the Main Clinic laboratory, is the CGH Auxiliary’s latest contribution to aid in delivering high-quality healthcare at CGH.

AMBOY – As corn and soybeans disappear from Illinois fields, so are worries about storage space for crops.

SUBLETTE – The agenda and conversation during Village of Sublette meetings have featured reoccurring projects over the last year.

DIXON – The Illinois Department of Transportation recently announced, weather permitting, construction was to begin Monday, Nov. 4 on the bridge carrying U.S. 30 over the Union Pacific Railroad in Lee County. The bridge is located a mile east of Interstate 88.

DIXON – Mercyhealth is pleased to announce the opening of a new urgent care facility at 1504 S. Galena Ave., Dixon.

AMBOY – Pickleball has become a phenomenon throughout Illinois with communities creating court in every direction of the state.

AMBOY – Eighth grade highest honors students are Mallory Bodmer, Owen Dallam, Isabelle Klein, Scarlett Payne, Charlie Schoenholz, and Parker Zimmerly.

ASHTON – The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is still investigating the homicide that occurred at 702 Richardson Avenue, Apartment A in Ashton on Tuesday, October 15. 

AMBOY – Every year there is something new at school. 

AMBOY – Michael Shoemaker always had an interest in technology.

PEORIA – OSF HealthCare and Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital (KSB Hospital) have entered into exclusive negotiations, anticipating a full merger. A term sheet has been signed, and the two organizations will spend the next several months finalizing agreements and seeking the necessary regulatory approvals.

AMBOY – What could go wrong?

AMBOY – The Amboy FFA Agricultural Sales Team won the Section 2 sales contest on Tuesday, Oct. 1 at Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon.

AMBOY – Tyrah Vaessen, daughter of Nick and Susan Vaessen, has been named The First National Bank in Amboy Student of the Month for October.

Last weekend the Amboy High school band, under the direction of Travis Kemmerer and Drum Major Natalie Pratt, took the marching band to perform in the Harvest Time parade in Oregon.

STERLING – Phase two of construction is complete at the hospital, finishing the expansive renovations to the main entrance and lobby. 

AMBOY – There was one main mission for the Amboy Community Unit School District #272 meeting held on Thursday, Sept. 19.