Dustin and Nicole Allendorf, of Apple River Ill., proudly and joyfully welcomed the birth of their son, Liam Dustin on Dec. 27, 2014 in Monroe. He weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces and 20 ½ inches long. This is the couple’s first baby.

Grandparents are Randy and Jeanne Reed of Apple River, Ill.; Kelly Watson of Freeport, Ill. and Keith Allendorf of Scales Mound, Ill.