Rochelle fights on over trailers at 12th Street Park
Rochelle's legal battle to remove three illegal trailers from city property continues after Harold Luski, owner of the trailer court, appealed a court ruling. He asked the city to sell the alley and part of 13th Street through the park, but the council rejected negotiations.
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Egraph
Rochelle
12Th Street
Harold Luski
Belvidere
Ogle
Harold Rogers
Luski
John M. Nelson
Rockford
13Th Street
Suski
Kenney
Nachusa program aids families through child assessments
Landschafer and Schooley describe a Lutheran Social Services effort evaluating troubled youths for placements at Nachusa or other centers, with options including residential care or foster homes. Since fall stage, 31 students started, 25 assessments finished, 10 to Nachusa, 10 to other centers, two fostered, three home. Follow ups ensure proper placement. about 85 percent stabilize.
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Nachusa
Landschafer
Schooley
John Califf
Lutheran Social Services
Board of Governors
LSSI
Local arrests include charges across multiple towns
Michael Shippert 42 of Dixon held after aggravated battery and resisting officers. Roger Butts 39 of Rock Falls cited for DUI and liquor transport with seal broken. Scott Kiefer 26 of Dixon released on bond for criminal damage and marijuana. Roland Engle 26 of Oregon jailed on warrants and contempt. Gale Gross 26 of Princeton cited for suspended license. Steven Rockwood 17 of Dixon cited for minor liquor possession. Kenneth Ruger 24 of Oglesby cited for revoked license. Kenneth Provon 31 of Earlville jailed for marijuana production. Kenneth Tarbill 28 of Dixon cited for DUI revoked license and aggravated assault. Michael Kuba 19 of Sterling posted bond for minor liquor. Elrich Terrell 17 Joliet jailed for sexual assault. Noel Reed of Rock Falls cited for DUI and improper lane.
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Michael Shippert
Mekeel Road
Dixon Police Department
Roger Butts
Rock Falls
Illinois
Scott Kiefer
Fourth St
Dixon
Roland Engle
Oregon
Ashton
Gale Gross
Princeton
Lee County Sheriff's Department
Steven Rockwood
Jackson Ave
Kenneth Ruger
Oglesby
Paw Paw
Kenneth Provon
Earlville
Steve Selhost
Morrison
Kenneth Tarbill
Aurora St
Michael Kuba
Sterling
Monroe Coleman
Third St
Elrich Terrell
Joliet
Noel Reed
Hospital Admits and Discharges Listed at KSB
On Monday at KSB Hospital admitted patients include Helen Helms Lois Waller Omah Mae Burgess Jessica Shaw Dixon Rachel Ar ies and Oregon. Discharges on Monday include George Vinnich Dixon Lonna Schuler Mount Morris Judith Sexton Rochelle.
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Helen Helms
Lois Waller
Omah Mae Burgess
Jessica Shaw
Dixon
Rachel Aries
Oregon
George Vinnich
Lonna Schuler
Mount Morris
Judith Sexton
Rochelle
Hospital Transport Notices From Dixon City Fire Dept
Two emergency transports reported by Dixon City Fire Department at 7 04 pm on Monday to KSB Hospital involve Tanya Drew of 602 S Galena Ave and Amy Boyd of 1120 Chestnut. A birthday note for Stephanie Bennett aged 20 appears as related content.
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Tayna Drew
S. Galena Ave
KSB Hospital
Dixon City Fire Department
Amy Boyd
Chestnut
Stephanie Bennett
Pierce Testimony Details Role in Duncan Slaying Trial
Pierce testified he did not strike Duncan until after Bennett beat and stabbed him. He said he took the knife from Bennett and disputed the murder weapon found at the scene. He admitted to participating per a taped statement but claimed Bennett pressed him to confess to gain leniency for her and to protect her son. Pierce described blood on his shoes and a hole in his pants linked to the case. A psychiatrist testified Pierce has a borderline personality and is easily led.
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Bennett
Duncan
Pierce
Lee County Sheriff's Department
Ed Blake
Keane Hudson
Duncan Pierce
Lee County Law Enforcement Center
Illinois
James Bald
Rockford
Bald
Fish
Werner Tuteur
Elgin
Tuteur
Admission and discharge list on Monday
The report lists admissions on Monday including Majorie Adams Kings Linda Miller John Fillers Rhonda Prentice Rochelle. Discharges on Monday include David Ray Wendel Jr Scotty McCray Rochelle Lena Gittleson Creston Majorie Adams Kings.
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Majorie Adams
Kings
Linda Miller
John Fillers
Rhonda Prentice
Rochelle
David Ray Wendel Jr
Scotty McCray
Lena Gittleson
Creston
City Bee Ordinance Sparks Beekeeper Showdown
Beekeeper Loren Kroesche fights city council over a draft ordinance banning artificial bee hives in Rochelle. He argues the plan damages hours of labor and investment while officials cite health complaints and sting risks. Final vote planned next month after review of hive issues.
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Giaph Pia
Rochelle
Loren Kroesche
Kroesche
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Yellow Jacket
Gail Loefgren
Health Department
Public Health and Safety
Jean Hutson
Cards of thanks for support at Open Sesame
I thank all my co workers at Open Sesame for many years of companionship. Special thanks to Jackie Cook and Hannah Kuhn for friendship. Gratitude to the Dixon Fire Dept ambulance crew, emergency staff, Dr. Strom and others for care. Thanks to God and to Rev. Reigle and Rev. Alvis for concern and visits.
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Open Sesame
Jackie Cook
Hannah Kuhn
Kenda Kersten
Dixon Fire Dept
Strom
Selgestad
Almassy
KSB
Reigle
Alvis
Ad apology over unsubstantiated allegations against Lisa Shugars
The Dixon Telegraph notes an apology for an ad in Monday night’s paper containing claims by John and Helen Spangler about Lisa Shugars. The paper states the allegations were unsubstantiated and derogatory and says it regrets publishing the dispute.
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Lisa Shugars
John
Helen Spangler
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By Louise Brass
Teh
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E. Miller Road
Dixon Telegraph
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Usi Piller Chiropractic Clinic
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Main Street
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