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June 30, 2025
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Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Lucas Pauley, Dixon Main Street

Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Lucas Pauley, Dixon Main Street

The TALK-LINE interview for June 30 featured Dixon Chamber of Commerce and Dixon Main Street Marketing Director Lucas Pauley.

By John Sahly●
June 30, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

Sterling nonprofit heads up skydive to support PTSD awareness, mission to help Sauk Valley’s veterans

Sterling nonprofit heads up skydive to support PTSD awareness, mission to help Sauk Valley’s veterans

In observance of PTSD Awareness Day, 13 volunteers, including veterans, jumped out of a perfectly good airplane Friday, June 27, 2025, at the Chicagoland Skydiving Center in Rochelle.

By Payton Felix●
June 30, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

Rock Falls’ Touch-A-Truck lets kids get close-up view of over 170 tractors, cars and trucks

Rock Falls’ Touch-A-Truck lets kids get close-up view of over 170 tractors, cars and trucks

Trucks, tractors, rat rods and cars were all on display Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Rock Falls' Touch-a-Truck event.

By Alex T. Paschal●
June 30, 2025 at 3:00 pm CDT

14 Polo students awarded William and Beverly Burkardt Family Foundation scholarships

14 Polo students awarded William and Beverly Burkardt Family Foundation scholarships

The William and Beverly Burkardt Family Foundation has awarded 116 scholarships since 2012.

By Shaw Local News Network●
June 30, 2025 at 3:00 pm CDT

ENAG to host Artist Bob Diven painting class on July 12

ENAG to host Artist Bob Diven painting class on July 12

The class will be held at Conover Square’s Eagle’s Nest Art Group Studio from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

By Shaw Local News Network●
June 30, 2025 at 2:37 pm CDT

Kable Band Concerts offered each Wednesday night in Mt. Morris

Kable Band Concerts offered each Wednesday night in Mt. Morris

Concerts are held in the Reckmeyer Bandshell in downtown Mt. Morris on the College Campus.

By Shaw Local News Network●
June 30, 2025 at 2:16 pm CDT

Herbal Roots’ CannaFest near Dixon gets high praise: ‘They got the vibe right’

Herbal Roots’ CannaFest near Dixon gets high praise: ‘They got the vibe right’

All things bud were put on display Saturday, June 28, 2025, for Herbal Roots' third annual CannaFest in Nelson.

By Alex T. Paschal●
June 30, 2025 at 12:23 pm CDT

AC/DC and Guns N’ Roses tribute bands to perform July 25 in Clinton

AC/DC and Guns N’ Roses tribute bands to perform July 25 in Clinton

The Wild Rose Clinton will host Sins N' Roses and Electric Shock on July 25.

By Kate Santillan●
June 30, 2025 at 6:01 am CDT

Polo’s Little Miss and Mister crowned at annual Town and Country Days

Polo’s Little Miss and Mister crowned at annual Town and Country Days

Asked questions such as “What’s your favorite dinosaur” and “What’s the best thing about being a kid,” the 4- and 5-year-olds did their best to give insightful answers.

By Alex T. Paschal●
June 30, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Rock Falls’ Mendoza Tacos adds 2nd truck to serve Dixon, Tampico

Rock Falls’ Mendoza Tacos adds 2nd truck to serve Dixon, Tampico

After two years of success and a growing customer base, Angel Mendoza recently expanded his operation by adding a second food truck that he takes to Dixon and Tampico.

By Brandon Clark●
June 30, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT
Photos: 2025 Herbal Roots CannaFest

Photos: 2025 Herbal Roots CannaFest

All things bud were on display Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Who Else Land in Nelson.

By Alex T. Paschal●
June 30, 2025 at 12:00 am CDT
Photos: Touch-a-Truck in Rock Falls

Photos: Touch-a-Truck in Rock Falls

Over 170 vehicles were put on display Saturday, June 28, 2025, in Rock Falls for one of the largest Touch-a-Truck events in the region.

By Alex T. Paschal●
June 30, 2025 at 12:00 am CDT

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