Dixon’s Tools for School Will Help Your Student to Start the Year Off Right
Are you getting what your child needs for the new school year? You might be finding it hard to afford all of the school supplies you may need. The Dixon School District has a program that could
Franklin Grove Harvest Festival Brings Big Rigs and Living History for This Weekend
If you enjoy the small town feel of a festival, the Franklin Grove Harvest Festival is for you and it all happens this weekend. Village President Eric Grendahl said you could find it all in Franklin Grove.
Union Pacific Railroad Crossing on Rock Island Road to be Closed for Repairs Starting Monday
The Lee County Highway Department would like to inform the public that Rock Island Road would be closed at the Union Pacific Railroad crossing beginning Monday, August 4th for necessary repairs to the railroad crossing. The closure
Isaiah Roby Coming to Dixon Park District to Hold a Basketball Clinic
The Dixon Park Dixon says they are so excited to bring Isaiah Roby back to Dixon! The Dixon Park District says you need to get signed up for high level skills clinic put on by Isaiah Roby
Dixon Stage Left Board of Directors Names Co-Executive Directors
The Board of Directors of DIXON STAGE LEFT has announced the promotion of Jimmy Ferraro and Ben Lightner as Interim Co- Executive Directors. In this new capacity, Ferraro will continue as Creative Director and Lightner will be
Rock Falls student named to University of Maryland Global Campus dean’s list
The dean’s list honors students with a semester grade-point average of 3.5 or higher.
Comedian Clay Foley to perform at benefit for Dixon’s Granny Rose animal shelter
Comedian Clay Foley is set to bring his unique blend of humor and heart to the Granny Rose Animal Shelter’s K-9 Enrichment Center on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, with his special standup comedy performance, Comedy To The
Illinois State University renames football field Jay and Lori Bergman Field
The football field at Hancock Stadium in Normal has been renamed after longtime Illinois State University supporters Jay and Lori Bergman.
Morrison bakery hosts Titanic-themed tea
The Bread Lady on Sunday, July 27, 2025, hosted a Titanic afternoon tea, themed after the famous ship and the foods that might have been served onboard during its fateful last journey in April 1912.
Dixon Legion to serve roast beef dinner Aug. 1
Meals will be available for carryout or dine-in at the Post, 1120 W. First St.