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May 20, 2022
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Early voting starts slowly in the Sauk Valley

Early voting starts slowly in the Sauk Valley

Voters can cast a ballot prior to election day at the courthouse without having a reason or an excuse for wanting to vote early.

By Rachel Rodgers●
May 20, 2022 at 10:11 am CDT

Dixon looks to hire outside counsel to remedy sober home zoning issues

Dixon looks to hire outside counsel to remedy sober home zoning issues

The city is also planning a town hall inviting experts and community members to voice their opinions on sober homes.

By Rachel Rodgers●
May 19, 2022 at 1:48 pm CDT

Lee County considering grant to further economic development efforts south of Rochelle

Lee County considering grant to further economic development efforts south of Rochelle

The plan would include looking at transportation conditions and trends as well as workforce needs, engineering designs, and traffic routing and congestion.

By Rachel Rodgers●
May 18, 2022 at 8:00 pm CDT

Sinnissippi Centers grapples with behavioral health worker shortage

Sinnissippi Centers grapples with behavioral health worker shortage

Sinnissippi Centers served more than 7,000 people in the last year and is looking to build up its workforce.

By Rachel Rodgers●
May 18, 2022 at 3:00 pm CDT

Dixon moving forward with bonding $22.75 million to refinance pension debt

Dixon moving forward with bonding $22.75 million to refinance pension debt

The overall goal is to achieve a higher pension system funding level, capture returns in the market and get a more consistent annual payment.

By Rachel Rodgers●
May 18, 2022 at 11:00 am CDT

Lee County launches survey on renewable energy projects

Lee County launches survey on renewable energy projects

Looking for community feedback, the county is launching a survey on wind, solar and battery storage projects that will run from Sunday to May 21.

By Rachel Rodgers●
May 07, 2022 at 5:00 am CDT

Dixon High School principal named Citizen of the Year

Dixon High School principal named Citizen of the Year

Grady's 31-year tenure will be coming to an end as he retires at the end of the school year.

By Rachel Rodgers●
May 06, 2022 at 8:25 pm CDT

The Next Picture Show receives increased city funding following debate

The Next Picture Show receives increased city funding following debate

The donation was approved in a split vote, and it will come from the city's COVID-19 relief fund.

By Rachel Rodgers●
May 04, 2022 at 11:00 am CDT

Dixon council approves $1 million in street resurfacing work

Dixon council approves $1 million in street resurfacing work

The funding may not stretch as far as prior years because of increased costs for construction materials, Public Works Director Matt Heckman said.

By Rachel Rodgers●
May 04, 2022 at 5:00 am CDT

Owen Harrell, Whiteside County Board District 1 2022 Primary Election Questionnaire

Owen Harrell, Whiteside County Board District 1 2022 Primary Election Questionnaire

Whiteside County Board member Owen Harrell answered questions in our election questionnaire here.

By Shaw Local News Network●
May 03, 2022 at 8:34 am CDT
Public invited to comment on Whiteside County hazard mitigation plan

Public invited to comment on Whiteside County hazard mitigation plan

The Whiteside County Multi-Jurisdictional All Hazards Mitigation Plan will be available for public review and comment starting May 19.

By Sauk Valley Media staff report●
May 02, 2022 at 8:00 am CDT
John Booker, Whiteside County Sheriff 2022 Primary Election Questionnaire

John Booker, Whiteside County Sheriff 2022 Primary Election Questionnaire

Developing community-involved policing and continued assisting with drug treatment programs for the community are top priorities identified by Whiteside County Sheriff John Booker. Read Booker's full election questionnaire here.

By Shaw Local News Network●
May 01, 2022 at 12:01 pm CDT

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