IDNR Warns of Black Bear Spotted in Carroll and Jo Daviess Counties
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is once again warning locals after a confirmed sighting of a black bear, this time in northwestern Illinois. In a release issued on Friday, July 11, IDNR representatives stated that
Driver Injured When Vehicle Goes Airborne and Rolls Twice
On Tuesday morning, July 8, Ogle County Deputies responded to a single-vehicle accident near the intersection of East Flagg Road and South Sweeney Road. After a brief investigation, Deputies determined that a Ford E350, driven by 37-year-old
Ogle County Sheriff Releases Results of Fourth of July Safety Campaign
The Ogle County Sheriff’s Office made 4 impaired driving arrests, including alcohol and cannabis-related arrests, and issued 2 seat belt citations during the recent Fourth of July “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” “Drive High Get a
Master Naturalist Program invites adults to deepen environmental knowledge
Training will begin Aug. 2 and conclude Oct. 4. Classes will be held in different locations throughout Carroll, Lee and Whiteside counties.
Beier’s Bread author will sign books at Dixon bookstore July 12
Books on First will host a special book-signing event with George John Beier, author of “Baked Fine Since ’69,” on Saturday, July 12, at Books on First, 209 W. First St., Dixon.
North Carolina man identified in fatal skydiving accident near Rochelle
Brandon M. Schmidt, of North Topsail Beach, North Carolina, was pronounced dead at Rochelle Community Hospital.
OSF Saint Katharine collecting socks and shoes for Dixon students
The initiative aims to ensure that children from preschool through 12th grade start the school year with confidence and comfort, according to a news release.
Dixon Public Schools create new kindergarten program to address behavioral issues at Washington Elementary
Dixon Public Schools will kick off a new transitional kindergarten program at the start of the 2025-26 school year. The program was developed in response to kindergarten students’ increasing behavioral issues at Washington Elementary School.
Photos: 85 Bears still super 40 years later
As this years Chicago Bears team gets ready for training camp next week, take a look back and check out some never-before-seen-photos from the 1985 Bears training camp. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the camp
Tampico Lions Club offers sight and sound tests July 20
The bus will be parked by Lions Gazebo on West Market Street from 8 a.m. to noon. Lions will offer a free Sight and Sound test.