Students Return to Dixon Classrooms Soon, Are You Ready
In a very short time, the classrooms and hallways of Dixon Schools will hear the sound of students. On Wednesday August 13, the first day of school for the 2025-2026 school year begins. Superintendent Margo Empen said
Budget and Taxes Were a Couple of the Topics Discussed During Thursday Night Lee County Board Meeting
Budget and taxes were talked about at the most recent Lee County Board meeting. During the meeting, Finance Committee Chair Jim Schielein spoke of beginning the process for constructing the county budget. He wanted to invite all
Rock Falls Announces Street Closures for the “George Fest” Saturday
The City of Rock Falls is providing notice of street closures related to the “George Fest” event scheduled for downtown Rock Falls on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Beginning at 6:00am on Saturday, July 26 the following roads
Sterling Announces Partial Street Closure Beginning Monday
The City of Sterling says as work continues to the west along 2nd Street, the turn lane from Route 40 North to 2nd Street will close beginning Monday, July 28. Between Route 40 and 4th Ave, only
Dixon man enters not guilty plea to felony armed violence, multiple weapons violations
A Dixon man pleaded not guilty to six charges in connection with gunshots reported Monday, July 21, 2025, near Tilton Park Drive and Institute Boulevard in Dixon.
2 Rock Falls men join 1 other in pleading not guilty in garage shooting case
One of the three men now faces an additional two charges, filed July 21, 2025, that accuse him of two counts of aggravated battery of a third-party guest
‘The Wedding Singer’ staged in Sterling from July 25-27
The shows begin at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at Centennial Auditorium.
Photos: Kable Concert Band, Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Travis Cunningham was the guest conductor for the Kable Concert Band on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 in Mt. Morris. Cunningham is the music/band teacher for Forreston High School and Junior High. Bailee Fyock of Forreston sang two
Justin Van Landuit battles FSHD, makes it back to golf course
Former Bureau Valley golfer Justin Van Landuit, who was diagnosed with Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy at age 33, recently played in the U.S. Adaptive Open for golfers with disabilities.
Dixon’s Shining Star Children’s Advocacy Center gives glimpse into how it helps children
The center assists children who have made allegations of physical or sexual abuse and helps investigate cases.