Dixon Boys Golf Falls Short in Rockford (Local Golf Scoreboard)
Local Sports Scoreboard 8/21/2025 Boys Golf at Rockford Country Club: Rockford Christian 163 Dixon 176 Medalist: Gavin Hultlman (RC) and Brady Kneller (RC) 38 at Sinnissippi: Rockford Lutheran 159 Oregon 179 Medalist: Gabe Hareziak (Rockford Lutheran)
State Rep. Fritts explains Chamber exit, calls for ‘level playing field’ amid DEI debate
State Rep. Brad Fritts, R-Dixon, spoke with Shaw Local during a stop on his summer tour Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, to explain his decision to withdraw from the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce, citing concerns over
Beyond Trim: One-bowl meals are quick to make, flexible for family menu
One-bowl meals are trendy right now. The concept is simple – just pile several ingredients that meet a certain flavor profile into a bowl and enjoy.
SVCC Presidents Thanks the Sauk Valley Citizens as the College Begins Work on a New Budget
It is that time of year when many organizations and the like begin their work to construct a budget. During the Monday night Sauk Valley Community College Board of Trustees meeting, the trustees looked at the tentative
SVCC President Thanks the Sauk Valley Citizens as the College Begins Work on a New Budget
It is that time of year when many organizations and the like begin their work to construct a budget. During the Monday night Sauk Valley Community College Board of Trustees meeting, the trustees looked at the tentative
Following an Investigation Into Theft and Narcotics, Lee County Deputies Arrest a Franklin Grove Man
On Tuesday, August 19, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office conducted a search warrant at 1584 Route 38 in rural Franklin Grove as part of a theft and narcotics investigation. Before the search warrant, a traffic stop was
West Nile Virus Discovered in Dixon
One of the Lee County Health Department mosquito samples (from Dixon) has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). This is not a cause for alarm, as the department know that WNV is present in our area.
Dixon K9 Vesuc Get a Custom First Aid Kit
The organization K9 Strong is happy to provide Dixon Police K9 Vesuc and his handler with one of their custom first aid kits. These kits are carefully built by their team, combining expertise in veterinary and tactical
Shaw Media acquires 4 northern Illinois newspapers after abrupt shutdown
Shaw Media is set to buy four northern Illinois newspapers after their publisher abruptly shut down operations earlier this month, including The Rochelle News-Leader, Ogle County Life, The Mendota Reporter, and The Amboy News
Illinois Extension to hold poverty simulation Sept. 5 in Sterling
Attendees can navigate scenarios families in poverty encounter, such as securing housing, feeding families, and accessing essential services.