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July 25, 2025
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Former Rock Falls man found not guilty of sex abuse, sex assault

Former Rock Falls man found not guilty of sex abuse, sex assault

Timothy Cunningham was found not guilty of predatory criminal sexual assault and aggravated criminal sexual abuse

By Charlene Bielema●
July 25, 2025 at 11:00 am CDT

Dixon man enters not guilty plea to felony armed violence, multiple weapons violations

Dixon man enters not guilty plea to felony armed violence, multiple weapons violations

A Dixon man pleaded not guilty to six charges in connection with gunshots reported Monday, July 21, 2025, near Tilton Park Drive and Institute Boulevard in Dixon.

By Payton Felix●
July 24, 2025 at 7:00 pm CDT

2 Rock Falls men join 1 other in pleading not guilty in garage shooting case

2 Rock Falls men join 1 other in pleading not guilty in garage shooting case

One of the three men now faces an additional two charges, filed July 21, 2025, that accuse him of two counts of aggravated battery of a third-party guest

By Charlene Bielema●
July 24, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

Dunk’s Bar & Grill expands Dixon’s dining options

Dunk’s Bar & Grill expands Dixon’s dining options

Dunk’s Bar & Grill is now open at 510 Chicago Ave. in Dixon.

By Brandon Clark●
July 24, 2025 at 11:37 am CDT

Silver Arrow Studio hair salon makes its mark in downtown Dixon

Silver Arrow Studio hair salon makes its mark in downtown Dixon

Tasha Foster has opened the Silver Arrow Studio hair salon at 121 W. First St. in Dixon. From taper fades to highlights, Silver Arrow Studio offers haircuts, coloring, waxing, beard trimming and other services.

By Brandon Clark●
July 24, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

23-year-old Lena man was pilot killed in Ogle County crop duster crash

23-year-old Lena man was pilot killed in Ogle County crop duster crash

Alexander Leamon, 23, of Lena, has been identified as the pilot killed in Tuesday’s crash near the Ogle County Airport.

By Earleen Hinton●
July 23, 2025 at 3:52 pm CDT

T&D BBQ food truck brings tasty homemade barbecue to the Sauk Valley

T&D BBQ food truck brings tasty homemade barbecue to the Sauk Valley

Equipped with a mobile kitchen, a hungry customer base, a dream and a meat smoker gifted to them at their wedding, Courtney and Dantrion Dodd hit the road with their barbecue and have not looked back since.

By Brandon Clark●
July 23, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Dixon man charged in Lee County with armed violence, multiple weapons violations

Dixon man charged in Lee County with armed violence, multiple weapons violations

A Dixon man has been charged with six offenses, including four felonies, in connection with gunshots reported around 4:25 a.m. Monday, July 21, 2025, in a field off Tilton Park Drive.

By Charlene Bielema●
July 22, 2025 at 6:56 pm CDT

Sterling council OKs incentives for 2 downtown redevelopment projects

Sterling council OKs incentives for 2 downtown redevelopment projects

As part of the new redevelopment agreement, the city will reimburse M5 up to $958,000 for eligible costs tied to the rehabilitation of the former Starlight’s Theatre & Lounge and Amcore Bank.

By Brandon Clark●
July 22, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

One dead in plane crash near Ogle County Airport

One dead in plane crash near Ogle County Airport

One person is dead after a plane crash near the Ogle County Airport on Tuesday morning.

By Earleen Hinton●
July 22, 2025 at 10:34 am CDT
2 injured, one cited in four-vehicle crash between Fulton and Thomson

2 injured, one cited in four-vehicle crash between Fulton and Thomson

Whiteside County sheriff’s deputies responded to a 911 call around 6:15 a.m. Monday, reporting the crash on Route 84 near the intersection of Lock Road in rural Fulton, according to a news release

By Charlene Bielema●
July 21, 2025 at 1:39 pm CDT
Morrison firefighters pull truck, boat, trailer from lake at Morrison Rockwood State Park

Morrison firefighters pull truck, boat, trailer from lake at Morrison Rockwood State Park

The truck, boat and trailer were pulled out of the water by the Morrison Fire Department and Dabney Wrecker, assisted by the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office and three IDNR officers. No injuries were reported.

By Earleen Hinton●
July 18, 2025 at 9:58 pm CDT

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