Lee County News

OREGON – Two young Polo men already charged in a one-night burglary spree in Dixon now also have been charged in eight of about 40 break-ins in the Polo area.

Douglas R. Mossholder, 46, of Dixon; 7:05 am. Thursday in the 300 block of East Second Street; stalking – two counts; taken to Lee County Jail.

DIXON – A 65-year-old Sterling man was killed early Monday when his motorcycle hit a deer on I-88 between Sterling and Dixon.

WALNUT – Before anyone in Walnut signs any deals with any wind farm company, a forum will be held Sunday to discuss how commercial turbines could impact the community, one organizer said.

The police report does not include every crime in a community. In some cases, no police report is filed, and sometimes police withhold information on pending investigations.

With several divisions reporting more than half of their goal, the United Way of Lee County closed its fourth report session with more than $290,000 of its $465,000 goal raised in this year's fundraising drive.

It's that time of year again. Kids will be donning their favorite superhero or animal costumes and roaming the neighborhood gathering as much candy as they can.

Whiteside County Health Department Tuesday received 2,000 more doses of H1N1 nasal vaccine and will be able to continue with school clinics this week, Health Administrator Beth Fiorini said.

LEE – Dressed in warrior robes and helmet, Tom Kapraun raised his staff to the east.

Nicholas Sheley , 30, of Sterling; convicted last month of aggravated battery, aggravated assault and criminal damage to property for attacking jail guards at the Knox County Jail in April.

Love it or hate it, Illinois is stuck with an extra-early primary election schedule.

AMBOY – A longtime dog breeder, convicted 3 years ago of animal cruelty, now faces felony charges after Lee County Animal Control discovered several dogs in poor condition on her rural Amboy property.

DIXON – Eric Lemons had sex with Kaylyn Gideon while her roommate lay dead on the floor nearby, say Lee County prosecutors, who want to introduce that as evidence in his first-degree murder trial.

DIXON – A 20-year-old Polo man pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges stemming from a one-night string of home and car burglaries in late September.

Dixon Police Donald R. Arjes Jr., 43, of Rochelle; 4:45 p.m. Thursday in the 100 block of North Galena Ave.; no valid driver's license – expired more than 1 year.

Dixon Police Brittany M. Rice, 20, of Dixon; Friday in the 400 block of Everett Street; warrant – forgery; taken to Lee County Jail.

The Lee County, Illinois Web site. PAMS, posted at www.countyoflee.org, includes detailed digital maps that are updated every 5 years.

Lee County Health Department has set up H1N1 clinics with all districts in the county – Dixon, Paw Paw, Amboy, Franklin Center, and Nelson – as well as with private schools, including St.

Nicholas Sheley , 30, of Sterling; charged with 10 counts of first-degree murder, two counts of aggravated kidnapping, two counts of aggravated vehicular hijacking, armed robbery, robbery, and possession of a stolen motor vehicle in the death of Ronald Randall, 65, of Galesburg in late June 2008.

Dixon Police 16-year-old girl of Polo; 2:19 p.m. Saturday; at Shopko; retail theft; released to mother.