Recycling material fire breaks out at Sterling’s CIMCO
No one was injured in the blaze on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, the sixth fire at this location this year, according to a Sterling Fire Department news release.
2nd annual West Fest is Sept. 13 at Dixon’s Vaile Park
The second annual West Fest starts at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Vaile Park, 2023 W. Third St., in Dixon.
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews 74th District State Representative Brad Fritts
The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 12 featured Illinois 74th District state Rep. Brad Fritts of Dixon.
Sauk Valley residents gathering in Dixon tonight to mourn Charlie Kirk, speak against violence
Residents from across the Sauk Valley are gathering at the Old Lee County Courthouse at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, to mourn the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, 31, who was fatally shot Wednesday while speaking
Lee County Sheriff’s Office announces results of Labor Day safety campaign
No DUIs, 2 seat belt, 3 distracted driving, 5 moving violations and 24 warnings made.
A piece of Dixon history: The tragic story of the little Guernsey girls
Wadsworth: Dixon’s saddest tragedy of the last 100 years is likely the 1957 story of the little Guernsey girls. The heart-rending accident emerged from a quarry at Dixon’s cement plant and was front-page news from coast to
Photos: Sterling takes on Moline in Week 3 football
Sterling football hosts Moline Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, at Roscoe Eades Field. Moline won 36-20.
Photos: Dixon and Rock Falls face off in Week 3 action
Dixon hosts Rock Falls Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, in Big Northern Conference action. Dixon dismantled the Rockets 70-0.
Photos: Dixon and Rock Falls face off in Week 3 action
Dixon hosts Rock Falls Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, in Big Northern Conference action. Dixon dismantled the Rockets 70-0.
Photos: Sterling takes on Moline in Week 3 football
Sterling football hosts Moline Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, at Roscoe Eades Field. Moline won 36-20.