Photos: Rock Falls football gears up for the 2025 season
The Rock Falls Rockets hit the field for the first week of football practice Tuesday, August 13, 2025. The Rockets open at home against Byron August 29.
Photos: Rock Falls football gears up for the 2025 season
The Rock Falls Rockets hit the field for the first week of football practice Tuesday, August 13, 2025. The Rockets open at home against Byron August 29.
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Lee County Extension’s Katie Baker
The TALK-LINE interview for Aug. 12 featured Lee County Extension 4-H Youth Development Coordinator Katie Baker.
Rick Lindy and the Wild Ones to perform in Mt. Morris on Aug. 23
Encore! Mt. Morris has announced the return of Chicago entertainers Rick Lindy and the Wild Ones to the band shell from 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, to close Straw Fest Day festivities.
5 Things to Do: Lincoln Highway Heritage Festival, pop-up market this weekend
The Lincoln Highway Heritage Fest happens in Rochelle Aug. 15-17.
2025 season preview: Scouting the Big Northern Conference
We take a look at the top players in the Big Northern Conference, a team-by-team breakdown, key games and predict the order of finish.
Dixon nurse marks half a century of dedicated care
After decades of dedication to nursing, Lanetta Whitlock is marking a milestone in her profession – 50 years as a nurse, including 43 years at KSB Hospital, now OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center in Dixon.
Fulton hopes to build off strong finish after missing playoffs
After falling short of an eighth straight playoff appearance, Fulton hopes to build off last year’s strong finish as it heads into a fifth year in the Northwest Upstate Illini Conference.
Post-pandemic rebound boosting Sauk Valley Community College’s student enrollment: school officials
Vice President of Academics and Student Services Jon Mandrell said the number of students has been climbing for the past three years – from 1,507 two years ago, to 1,586 last year, and now 1,686 this fall.
Bonnell Industries pledges $25K to Dixon YMCA child development center
The gift, to be paid over five years in annual August installments, reflects the company’s commitment to investing in Dixon’s future by supporting local families and young learners, according to company officials.