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Dixon council OKs agreement with contractor to demolish 5 abandoned properties to be redeveloped

The Dixon City Council approved an agreement with an Illinois contractor Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, to complete the demolition of five city-owned properties that officials plan to redevelop.

By Payton Felix●

Dixon’s proposed comprehensive plan outlines city officials’ goals for increased housing, walkability

The city of Dixon has unveiled the draft of its comprehensive plan, which will guide city leaders’ decisions for the next two decades. It's a comprehensive plan that outlines the city’s long-term goals for the area and how to achieve them.

By Payton Felix●

Hundreds rally in Sterling for ‘Workers over Billionaires’ on Labor Day

More than 200 demonstrators gathered outside the Grandon Civic Center and Sterling’s post office on Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, joining thousands across the country in a “Workers over Billionaires” Labor Day protest aimed at highlighting labor struggles and income inequality.

By Brandon Clark●

Dixon native trains to join U.S. Navy submarine force

Petty Officer 3rd Class Damien DuBois, a 2024 Dixon High School graduate, is training to be part of the U.S. Navy’s 125-year tradition of service under the sea.

By Ashley Craig●

Rochelle City Council: Purple adopted as city’s official color, branding changes to be made

At its meeting Monday, Aug. 25, the Rochelle City Council unanimously accepted a strategic communications plan that will see it adopt purple as the city’s official color and change branding in coming months.

By Jeff Helfrich●