Photos: Barges move up the Mississippi River near Fulton
The towboat Neil N Diehl was busy pushing barges north up the Mississippi River after passing through Lock & Dam 13 near Fulton on Sunday, July 6, 2025.
Photos: 2025 Petunia Festival parade
The 61st annual Dixon Petunia Festival featured a parade Sunday, July 6, 2025.
Illinois 40 construction work begins July 7
Construction on Illinois 40 in Carroll County will begin Monday, July 7. The 7.5-mile work zone is from Marion Avenue in Chadwick to Illinois 78, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation.
Beyond Trim: Shining the light on eye problems
Too much UV light, whether from sunlight or indoor artificial rays, can damage the eye’s tissues as well as the cornea and lens. This contributes to greater risk of cataracts, cancers, and growths on the eye.
Pancakes and Sausage, a Great Way to Start Your Day at the Dixon Petunia Festival
Did you start your day at the Dixon Petunia Festival with pancakes and sausages at the Dixon Athletics Booster Club Pancake Breakfast? Many people did. For the past several years, the Athletics Boosters have run the breakfast
The Unsung Hero of the Dixon Petunia Festival are the Ones Who Operate the Midway
What would Petunia Festival be without the midway, the rides and the food stands? It would not be nearly as much fun. Every summer, dozens of people become vagabonds, moving from one town to the next. They
A Few Thousand People Line the Streets for the Dixon Petunia Festival Parade
Sunday afternoon, the streets of Dixon was filled with a few thousand spectators. It was time for the annual Petunia Festival Parade. A few dozen businesses marched in the parade. Many with vehicles associated with the business.
Tom Wadsworth to Present Program About Charles Walgreen and His Connection to Dixon
Dixon speaker and historian Tom Wadsworth is coming to Oregon to present his research into Charles R. Walgreen and his connections to Dixon on Saturday, July 12. The one-hour program starts at 10:00am and includes over 100
Freeport Man Facing Numerous Charges Following Non-Fatal Shooting in Savanna Last Week
The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 2 continues its investigation into a non-fatal shooting in Savanna at the request of the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office. The suspect involved in the non-fatal shooting,
McCombie running for reelection to 89th House District seat
State Rep. Tony McCombie cites education, job growth, ethics reform, restoring public safety and strong constituent service as her top priorities.