Seedling Explorers is a free drop-in program that meets Tuesdays at 10 a.m. throughout the summer, with the last session Aug. 4.

In 2001, Doug Hand’s fifth grade students at Thome School in Rock Falls packed as many treasures as they could into a cooler. It was buried, to be unearthed 25 years later. That day was Sunday.

Starting in 2027, the $40,000 Hogenson Scholarship Fund will present two $1,500 scholarships each year, one for a nursing student and one for a student pursuing a career in the skilled trades. The fund is expected to provide scholarships for about 15 years.

Starting in 2027, the $40,000 Hogenson Scholarship Fund will present two $1,500 scholarships each year, one for a nursing student and one for a student pursuing a career in the skilled trades. The fund is expected to provide scholarships for about 15 years.

On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark talks with Greg Gates and Marcus Cox of Reagan Mass Transit District about expanding service into Whiteside County, the organization’s upcoming golf outing, and progress on RMTD’s new Oregon office.

The Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce awarded more than $17,000 in scholarships during its 2026 scholarship program to local students pursuing higher education, technical training, and career development opportunities. Here is a list of this year’s scholarship recipients.

On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark sits down with James Lillyman to get the latest updates on this year's Reagan Run, including the addition of Dixon's new pedestrian bridge to the competition route.

The Dixon Municipal Band will return this week with its popular Summer Sounds 2026 concert series, featuring Thursday evening performances at the Page Park Band Shell under the direction of Jon James.

On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark speaks with Samantha Bay of the Lee County Health Department about tick season, the risks it brings, and the simple precautions residents can take to protect themselves and their pets.