Community gets sneak peek of Sterling’s new arts center
During Sterling’s annual Hot Dog Day on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, community members got to take a peek inside the new performing arts center that will open this fall in the city’s downtown.
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Shaw Local on end-of-summer special events
The TALK-LINE interview for July 30 featured Shaw Local News representatives Charlene Bielema and Brandon Clark looking at end-of-summer special events across the area.
Letter: Thank you Dixon Culver’s
Davenport couple: “Kudos to your whole community. You all restored our faith in mankind.”
Photos: Ogle County Fair, Thursday, July 31, 2025
A truck and tractor pull and all the other fair fun was on the menu at the Ogle County Fair on Thursday, July 31, 2025. The fair continues through Sunday.
Photos: 2025 Ogle County 4-H Fair
Sheep, beef, and dairy cows took centerstage at the Ogle County 4-H Fair in Oregon on Thursday, July 31, 2025.
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Greg Gates on the ‘Transit Desert Survey’
The TALK-LINE interview for July 30 featured Reagan Mass Transit District Executive Director Greg Gates discussing the new rural Winnebago County service, which went into effect on the first of July.
Sterling schools gearing up for orientations, sports jamborees, block party
With the first full day of school quickly approaching on Thursday, Aug. 14, Sterling Public Schools has a few important events you might not want to miss.
After 27-Years, Dixon Deputy Police Chief Matthew Richards Calls it Quits
After over 27 years of dedicated service to the community of Dixon, Deputy Chief Matthew Richards is hanging up the uniform. The Dixon Police Department, would like to take this opportunity to thank Deputy Chief Richards for
Coliseum Museum Opens the Paw Prints
The Coliseum Museum in Oregon, IL is pleased to announce the opening of the Paw Prints: Artworks of Animals Exhibit featuring 34 artists from across the northern Illinois area, on display to September 13. The exhibit presents
Ogle County crowns 2025 Queen
Ruby Mulvaney, 19, of Stillman Valley took the tiara after competing against seven other young women for the 2025 Ogle County Queen title.