Brad Fritts, who is the current 74th House District representative and was named the Republican nominee in March, squared off against David Simpson, the Democratic nominee, during a candidate forum Tuesday night at The Dixon: Historic Theatre.

State Rep. Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, has announced several area library districts are receiving grant funding to help ensure all residents have access to quality resources and programming.

Ogle County Collector Tiffany O’Brien is reminding property owners that the second installment of their property tax bill is due Tuesday, Sept. 10.

The Tri-County Opportunities Council administers the Energy Assistance Program in Bureau, Carroll, La Salle, Lee, Marshall, Ogle, Putnam, Stark and Whiteside counties.

Over a hundred attendees came out to eat corn and enjoy the many festivities.

The two-day event will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 7 and 8. Attendance is required both days.

As the old saying goes, there are two things you cannot outrun: death and taxes. While both can be scary, a little information can make taxes less terrifying.

City Council honors two firefighters and long-time Dixon police sergeant.

Mt. Morris officials’ efforts to improve blighted properties in the village are continuing.