Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Duane Long with an update on Project Rock
The TALK-LINE interview for June 11 featured Dixon Park District Executive Director Duane Long discussing the construction taking place in Vaile Park and the “Project Rock” walking bridge construction in Page Park.
Rock Falls Summer Splash returns June 21 at RB&W District Park
From 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., attendees can enjoy a 5K, music, food trucks, kids games, craft vendors, contests, a dog pageant show, dance party and costume parade.
Country Crossroads Quilt Guild to meet June 16 in Forreston
Three of the guild’s members will share information on preparing quilts for the long armer as well as some hints for a successful outcome of your long arming experience.
Scholarship Fund Golf Outing to be held in Todd Maynard’s honor
The first annual Todd Maynard Scholarship Fund Golf Outing will be held in his honor on Saturday, July 19 at Hidden Lake Golf Club in Sheffield. It is described as “a day on the green for Todd
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Brandon Clark on Sterling development
The TALK-LINE interview for June 11 featured Shaw Local News Reporter Brandon Clark giving an update on the Sterling Riverfront development and a look at area events on the calendar from June through July.
Dixon Pride festival returns to Page Park on June 14
From 2-10 p.m., June 14 attendees can show their support for the LGBTQ+ community at 1 Page Park Drive.
Rock Falls to showcase drag race vehicles at Sick Summer Block Party on June 19
More than 300 drag racing cars will make a stop in Rock Falls on Thursday, July 19, with a block party planned so residents can see the cars up close and talk to their drivers. There will
Sen. Arellano participates in Home Illinois Summit after appointment to state homelessness task force
The Interagency Task Force on Homelessness is a statewide initiative housed within the Illinois Department of Human Services. Its mission is to lead and coordinate efforts to reduce homelessness and unnecessary institutionalization.
Chill out: Dixon’s Water Wonderland draws kids trying to beat the heat
Families from Polo, Rock Falls, Morrison and Dixon headed to Dixon Park District’s Water Wonderland splash pad looking to beat the heat on a hot and sunny Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
Morgan Wallen shares heartfelt track ‘Superman’ written for his son
Morgan Wallen shared his touching new song titled “Superman,” a personal tribute to his son. Co-written with Ryan Vojtesak, John Byron, Blake Pendergrass, and James Maddocks, the song quickly generated buzz online after Wallen teased it on