Top Story

k43r

Local news

New pumper tank added to Sublette fire prevention arsenal t1t10

SUBLETTE – Thinking about how to stop a fire or how to rectify a situation is what’s usually on the mind of a member of the Sublette Fire Department.
Read more.

Harley, Dodge Journey collide in rural Dixon 51o5l

DIXON – At approximately 4:57 p.m. on Monday, May 12, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a two-vehicle crash in the area of Palmyra Road and Peek Home Road in rural Dixon.

Surratt arrested on meth charge 3k2e6w

DIXON – On May 8, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office conducted a search warrant at 141 Fall Road, in rural Dixon, after conducting a narcotics investigation.

Rep. Fritts announces 2025 Summer Tour 4z654

DIXON – State Representative Bradley Fritts (R-Dixon) announced his 2025 Summer Tour of District 74 recently. 

Roberts Armory WWII Museum in Rochelle open for Memorial Day 695s1n

ROCHELLE – Roberts Armory WWII Museum will be open to the public from 1-4 p.m. Memorial Day, Monday, May 26.
E-edition

The Amboy News - Wednesday, May 21, 2025 o1if

View this issue

Browse other issues

Calendar of events q479
Obituaries
OBITUARIES
Robert Joseph Eisenrich
VANCOUVER, Wash. – Major Robert Joseph Eisenrich, 91, ed his Heavenly Father on April 19, 2025 from Vancouver, WA, after living a rich and full life that he enjoyed.
Scott J. Schulz
AMBOY – Scott J. Schulz, 68, of Amboy, ed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford.
Linda E. Nowacki
AMBOY – Linda E Nowacki, 64 of Amboy, ed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at her home.
Victoria "Vicki" A. Conderman
AMBOY – Victoria “Vicki” A. Conderman, 72, of Amboy, ed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Liberty Court in Dixon.
Robert E. Lewis
AMBOY – Robert E. Lewis (Bobby, Bobby-lou, Bob), 68, of Amboy, ed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Goldwater Care of Princeton.
Donna A. Etheridge
AMBOY – Donna A. Etheridge, 79, of Amboy, ed away on Sunday April 20, 2025 at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling.
Sponsor 1
Community
local news/COMMUNITY
AHS Report 5-21-25
Special thanks to those that created and hung this wall. It honors the trades and shows students who walk by it daily what options they have available to them in the trades. The wall looks awesome.
AJHS fifth graders learn about pizza
AMBOY – The Amboy Junior High School fifth graders have been pepperonied, peppered, cheesed, sausaged, crusted, tomatoed, onioned, mushroomed, and gratefully bamboozeled into a lesson at Maria’s Pizza in Amboy at the end of the year.
Lee County Mini-Food Center at Teen Turf is always open; always looking for donations
AMBOY – The food center outside of Teen Turf, located at 235 W. Main St. in Amboy, has anywhere from 300-400 people open its door every week.
WACC names Addison Pertell as April's Student of the Month
WACC picks Amboy High School senior Addison Pertell.
Barbershop & Bluegrass entertainment set for May 24 in Triumph
TRIUMPH – Barbershop and Bluegrass, an evening of pure Americana entertainment, is coming to the Triumph Community Center (Ophir Community Building) on Saturday, May 24.
Sports

Girls Track: Maddie Althaus advances to the IHSA State Track Meet in the 400-meter run 1u134f

EDGINGTON – Amboy sophomore Maddie Althaus made Amboy girls track and field coach Michael Robinson proud.

Emily Sachs commits to Bethel University 5t3f2b

Amboy senior Emily Sachs, ed by her parents Charles and Faith Sachs, signs to play basketball at Bethel University, a NAIA program in McKenzie, Tenn.

AMBOY – Amboy senior Emily Sachs is advancing her basketball career and her academics next school year at Bethel University in McKenzie, Tenn.

Opinion
Special Sections
Web Extras

6 must-stay road trip destinations in the Northeast 1133h

(BPT) - Are you trying to plan a vacation but feeling uninspired? Consider taking a road trip through the Northeast this summer!Whether you're looking forward to exploring bustling urban epicenters …

Preventing Shingles: A Local Pharmacist on the Importance of Getting Vaccinated 6t4i2j

(BPT) - When individuals reach age 50, their risk of developing shingles increases, making it more important than ever to understand this painful condition and how to help prevent. …

Real Educational Advantages of Artificial Intelligence m233y

AI plus HI (human intelligence) equals improved outcomes. It’s not just technology for its own sake.

by Nick Gaehde (NAPSI)—Artificial Intelligence (AI) has arrived in the classroom, and it’s here to stay. Surprising as it may seem to some parents and teachers, that’s good news. AI can …

The most popular junk food by state 2j192y

Hims presents a regional guide to the junk food people in your state crave the most.