Sauk hires new leaders
DIXON – The Sauk Valley Community College Board approved hiring a new director for the agriculture program Monday as well as a new dean of h…
Car insurance premiums could rise as a result of legalized marijuana, experts say
Vehicle insurance claims in the Land of Lincoln could rise as the result of legalizing marijuana if …
NEWS YOU NEED 'It's time to put the phones down'
Here’s what you need to know about the Illinois crackdown on texting while driving going into effect July 1
Reading, writing, arithmetic – and ready care?
The Lee-Ogle-Whiteside Regional Office of Education is partnering with local health care organizations to create school-based health centers…
Work begins Wednesday on I-39 near Compton
Construction on Interstate 39 at Beemerville Road, 3 miles south of U.S. Route 30 in Lee County, just northeast of Compton, begins Wednesday…
Flying high before the storm
A bird of prey takes a break from hunting to circle against the thunderheads Monday afternoon above Dixon. The quick-hitting storm that roll…
Dixon man, 19, charged with rape
DIXON – A 19-year-old Dixon man was in Lee County Jail on $150,000 bond Monday, accused of raping a 17-year-old girl in March.
Walgreens to provide drug disposal packets free to pharmacy customers
Walgreens is making it easier for customers dispose of unused drugs safely.The drugstore chain said …
History revisited: Back on the battlefields
German and American soldiers hit the battlefield Saturday during a reenactment at WWII Recreated at Elks Page Park in Dixon. The event featu…
April Student of the Month: Hallie Nelson
Hallie Nelson, 18, of Dixon is Dixon High School’s May Student of the Month. She is the daughter of Mark and Tricia Nelson, and she has a si…
A splash of fun with a dash of flavor
Summer Splash returned to the Rock Falls riverfront. Visitors could have a bit of fun trying out a variety of activities from the popular in…
