Sublette News

The descendants of Peter and Christina Dinges will gather at Sublette Centennial Park's south shelter at noon on Sun., August 3. Those attending are asked to bring lawn chairs, their own table services, their ...

Forecasts, Radar & Current Conditions - Bye Bye Birdie' opens at PAC Thursday, July 24, 2008 12:12 AM CDT Jacob Pearson of Spring Valley, portraying musical sensation Conrad Birdie, selects a lucky fan during a ...

Helen Jones, 86, of Mendota died July 15, 2008 at Stonecroft Village in Mendota.

The creek that runs behind Northbrook School in Mendota spills over its banks and onto 16th Street and Guiles Avenue after a second round of heavy rains doused the area on July 12.

Brittany M. Klein and Brian P. Fox, both of Mendota, will be wed on Sat., Aug. 2 at St.

Marcella "Sally" Brumley, 83, of Peru, formerly of Mendota, died June 21, 2008 at Manor Court, Peru.

A LaMoille man was found dead about 1 p.m. Thursday on the south edge of town by a volunteer search team.

“The owner holds an apartment open for the would-be resident and is damaged when that person backs out of the agreement to sign a lease”

Discussion Policy Discussion Policy CLOSE Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from the site. via The Washington Post

“When I first bought it, it was more of a 'wow' car. Since then, I have enjoyed the recognition of being one of the few people who hang onto a car like this for so long”

Know this, though - this red hot rod isn't for sale. In February 1979, when Currens was 21, he paid $7,800 for his brand new Z28 at Vaessen Brothers Chevrolet in Sublette. via The Daily Gazette

“We want this to be a place for truthful answers about what's going on in the industry”

Bruce and Joyce Papiech, who own a 41-tower wind farm north of Sublette in Lee and Ogle counties, took their plan before the Lee County Zoning Board Thursday. via The Daily Gazette

If approved, the district will collect 7.23 percent more in revenue through property taxes next year, though a range of officials believe the full increase isn't likely. via The Daily Gazette

“It's really nice. I really enjoy the kids”

For Jodie Dillon, the decision to have international students visit for Thanksgiving was a simple one. via The Daily Gazette

Mendota Community Hospital will offer flu clinics beginning in West Brooklyn in St. via The Times

A story in last week's paper about a proposed renewable energy museum in the Sauk Valley may have left more than a few people scratching their heads. via The Daily Gazette

“The state felt very strongly that, if it becomes safe enough for Henkel to return to society, he has to admit to what he's done and let people know the truth for the sake of the victim”

The sentences will be served concurrently. Cory D. Henkel, 19, also got credit for 135 days served, will receive treatment in prison and must register as a sex offender for the rest of his life. via The Daily Gazette

“I can start doing a little work.”

'Oh, it's GREAT to have a COMMUNITY pull together like this. It's just wonderful.' Normally it would take Bob Dinges two to three weeks to harvest his 115 acres of soybeans. via The Daily Gazette