The project is to extend the bike path 1.6 miles – stretching east on River Road toward Raynor Garage Doors and west along the river with a ramp to the viaducts running to Seventh Street.

The county will be losing city funding used for tourism efforts, and it recently sparked debate over investing in a grant that would go toward a countywide marketing campaign.

Goals of the overall project are to identify and address abandoned properties that are dangerous to life, safety, health or other property.

OSF Life Flight wants to cut the time it takes to fly Sauk Valley trauma victims to safety by basing an air ambulance crew 24-7 at Whiteside County Airport.

Sorensen said he’s “ready to put partisan politics aside and get to work in the 118th Congress.”

State lawmakers issued the ban in response to gun violence and mass shootings such as the July 4th parade massacre in Highland Park last year, which left seven people dead and 36 injured.

The city's $100,000 donation will go toward a $1.5 million renovation project at the Dixon Historic Theatre.

City officials plan to work with the city attorney and outside counsel specializing in constitutional issues to see what can be done for the city to regulate, control or prevent the owners from going forward.

As part of its riverfront development project, the City Council Monday hired a consulting firm to study the feasibility of creating a railroad “quiet zone.”