December 07, 2024





Most Dixonites know about the connection between the Walgreen family and Hazelwood, also known as the Walgreen Estate. Another prominent Dixon landmark connected with the Walgreens is Charles R. Walgreen Field at the Dixon Municipal Airport.


John Williston Cook left a towering legacy on higher education in Illinois at the turn of the century. The founding president of Northern Illinois University, buildings are named for him at two of the state’s major universities.




A ton of research exists about the health benefits of consuming omega-3 fatty acids. Here's one simple salmon recipe CGH Health Foundation healthy lifestyles coordinator Sherry DeWalt often uses.