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June 24, 2025
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Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Leah Nelson about 2025 Dixon Petunia Festival

Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Leah Nelson about 2025 Dixon Petunia Festival

The TALK-LINE interview for June 24 featured the second vice president of the 2025 Dixon Petunia Festival, Leah Nelson, previewing the entire event starting with pre-festival information leading up to the four-day celebration, running July 3 through 6.

By Emily K. Coleman●
June 24, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

Dixon country artist to sing national anthem at Cubs game: ‘It’s bigger than a bucket list thing’

Dixon country artist to sing national anthem at Cubs game: ‘It’s bigger than a bucket list thing’

Gina Venier says singing the national anthem July 2 at Wrigley Field for the Chicago Cubs game “will be one of the most special days of my life.”

By Payton Felix●
June 24, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

Entrepreneurial spirit: Girl sells lemonade in Dixon to fund upcoming trip to Mexico

Entrepreneurial spirit: Girl sells lemonade in Dixon to fund upcoming trip to Mexico

Attending a quinceanera in Tala, Mexico was Vida Rubio’s motivation to set up shop Monday, June 23, 2025, along busy Galena Avenue in Dixon.

By Alex T. Paschal●
June 24, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT

5 Things to Do: Rock Falls’ Touch A Truck, CannaFest in the Sauk Valley this weekend

5 Things to Do: Rock Falls’ Touch A Truck, CannaFest in the Sauk Valley this weekend

Looking for something to do in the Sauk Valley? Here are five suggestions.

By 5 Things to Do in Sauk Valley●
June 24, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT

Rock Falls’ Summer Splash ushers in the season

Rock Falls’ Summer Splash ushers in the season

The Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce’s Summer Splash did its best to cool down visitors Saturday, June 21, 2025.

By Alex T. Paschal●
June 24, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Reagan Run Committee member Nancy Varga

Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Reagan Run Committee member Nancy Varga

The TALK-LINE interview for June 23 featured 2025 Reagan Run Committee member Nancy Varga, spotlighting the 25th Reagan Run 5K Run/Walk coming up on Saturday, July 5, during the annual Dixon Petunia Festival.

By Emily K. Coleman●
June 24, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Rock Falls athlete paralyzed at Sterling High School track meet files lawsuit against schools, park district

Rock Falls athlete paralyzed at Sterling High School track meet files lawsuit against schools, park district

A Rock Falls High School athlete who suffered a broken neck that left him partially paralyzed during a March 15 track meet has filed a lawsuit against Sterling’s park district, the Sterling School District and Rock Falls High School District in connection with the injury.

By Charlene Bielema●
June 23, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

Dixon man charged with armed violence, weapon, drug violations in Whiteside County

Dixon man charged with armed violence, weapon, drug violations in Whiteside County

Less than a month after he was sentenced to probation in Lee County on a felony weapons charge, a Dixon man has been charged in Whiteside County with felony weapon and drug offenses.

By Charlene Bielema●
June 23, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

Ogle County State’s Attorney Mike Rock joins 34 others calling Illinois’ ban on firearms unconstitutional

Ogle County State’s Attorney Mike Rock joins 34 others calling Illinois’ ban on firearms unconstitutional

The ban was approved by the Illinois legislature in January 2023. It bans the sale, purchase and manufacturing of firearms that the legislature defined as “assault weapons,” such as AR-15-style rifles. 

By Shaw Local News Network●
June 23, 2025 at 5:29 pm CDT

2025 PorchFest was a success

2025 PorchFest was a success

Eighteen musical choices performed around the Village on 15 ‘Porch’ venues

By Shaw Local News Network●
June 23, 2025 at 4:39 pm CDT
Rock River Jazz Band concert is July 12 in Dixon

Rock River Jazz Band concert is July 12 in Dixon

The Rock River Jazz Band will perform music from the Big Band and Swing eras at 7 p.m. July 12 at the Page Park Band Shell, 300 Lincoln Statue Drive, Dixon.

By Shaw Local News Network●
June 23, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT
Dixon Municipal Band performs June 26 in Page Park

Dixon Municipal Band performs June 26 in Page Park

The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 26, at the Page Park Band Shell.

By Shaw Local News Network●
June 23, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

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Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Leah Nelson about 2025 Dixon Petunia Festival

Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Leah Nelson about 2025 Dixon Petunia Festival


Dixon country artist to sing national anthem at Cubs game: ‘It’s bigger than a bucket list thing’

Dixon country artist to sing national anthem at Cubs game: ‘It’s bigger than a bucket list thing’


Entrepreneurial spirit: Girl sells lemonade in Dixon to fund upcoming trip to Mexico

Entrepreneurial spirit: Girl sells lemonade in Dixon to fund upcoming trip to Mexico


5 Things to Do: Rock Falls’ Touch A Truck, CannaFest in the Sauk Valley this weekend

5 Things to Do: Rock Falls’ Touch A Truck, CannaFest in the Sauk Valley this weekend


Rock Falls’ Summer Splash ushers in the season

Rock Falls’ Summer Splash ushers in the season


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