Dixon Names Streets on This Years List for Repair as well as Other Projects
People always complain about the streets in Dixon and the need for them to be repaired. Well, there is a chance your street or one near you might be on the list for repaving and repairs this
Sterling Firefighter Recruits Targeted by Rockford Fire Departments to Join Them
The Sterling Fire Department will soon have a couple of new members very soon. Fire Chief Northcutt said the two fire fighter they have at the academy have recently graduated. He said they did so well at
Arellano and Fritts Join Other Republicans in a Lawsuit to Enforce Illinois Constitution
State Senator Li Arellano, Jr (R-Dixon) is joining fellow Republicans, including Representative Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) and Representative Bradley Fritts (R-Dixon), in a lawsuit filed in Sangamon County to enforce the Illinois Constitution’s Three Reading Rule on SB
Oregon Park District Getting Ready for This Years Color Run
Bring your family for a 1-mile fun walk/run through Park West with multiple color stations along the way—get ready to get colorful and messy says the Oregon Park District. Register by July 10 to receive a FREE
Dixon Fire Departments Participating in Helicopter Training Tuesday
On Tuesday, June 24 around 9:00am, the Dixon City and Dixon Rural Fire Departments will be participating in helicopter training in the area of Reagan Middle School. This will be a training exercise, not an emergency response.
Dixon man charged with armed violence, weapon, drug violations in Whiteside County
Less than a month after he was sentenced to probation in Lee County on a felony weapons charge, a Dixon man has been charged in Whiteside County with felony weapon and drug offenses.
Rock Falls athlete paralyzed at Sterling High School track meet files lawsuit against schools, park district
A Rock Falls High School athlete who suffered a broken neck that left him partially paralyzed during a March 15 track meet has filed a lawsuit against Sterling’s park district, the Sterling School District and Rock Falls
Ogle County State’s Attorney Mike Rock joins 34 others calling Illinois’ ban on firearms unconstitutional
The ban was approved by the Illinois legislature in January 2023. It bans the sale, purchase and manufacturing of firearms that the legislature defined as “assault weapons,” such as AR-15-style rifles.
2025 PorchFest was a success
Eighteen musical choices performed around the Village on 15 ‘Porch’ venues
Rock River Jazz Band concert is July 12 in Dixon
The Rock River Jazz Band will perform music from the Big Band and Swing eras at 7 p.m. July 12 at the Page Park Band Shell, 300 Lincoln Statue Drive, Dixon.