Rural Lee County Electrical Fire Wednesday Night

ASHTON – Damage was kept to a minimum Wednesday night north of West Brooklyn after a resident noticed smoke in their home   Owner Bob Cheeseman said the home, located in the 1500 block of Brooklyn Road

Old Dominion

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Prize: Winner receives a pair of tickets to see Old Dominion live, April 14th at Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington, IL. How to Play: Listen to WGLC. Call in when prompted by the on-air announcer. Be the

Streator City Manager Leaving After Four Years

STREATOR – The City Manager of Streator will be leaving to take on a new position downstate.  Mayor Jimmie Lansford said Wednesday that City Manager Scot Wrighton would be leaving his position later this year to take a

Rental Property Inspection Program moves forward

STREATOR – A rental property inspection program for landlords was discussed at a Streator Committee of a Whole meeting on Tuesday. City Engineer Jeremy Palm presented the council with revisions and policy questions that came about from

Lee County Sheriff Warns of Fraud Callers

DIXON – Complaints have come in to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office from residents who are receiving calls from individuals impersonating government officials demanding money.  Sheriff John Simonton issued a warning Tuesday that a number of complaints

New Lee County Jail Construction Ahead of Schedule

DIXON – The replacement for the Lee County Jail is being built and according to officials coming in ahead of schedule and under budget. The new Law Enforcement Center is projected to be completed in early fall,