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June 12, 2025
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Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Duane Long with an update on Project Rock

Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Duane Long with an update on Project Rock

The TALK-LINE interview for June 11 featured Dixon Park District Executive Director Duane Long discussing the construction taking place in Vaile Park and the “Project Rock” walking bridge construction in Page Park.

By John Sahly●
June 12, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

Country Crossroads Quilt Guild to meet June 16 in Forreston

Country Crossroads Quilt Guild to meet June 16 in Forreston

Three of the guild’s members will share information on preparing quilts for the long armer as well as some hints for a successful outcome of your long arming experience.

By Shaw Local News Network●
June 12, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT

Rock Falls Summer Splash returns June 21 at RB&W District Park

Rock Falls Summer Splash returns June 21 at RB&W District Park

From 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., attendees can enjoy a 5K, music, food trucks, kids games, craft vendors, contests, a dog pageant show, dance party and costume parade.

By Brandon Clark●
June 12, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT

PorchFest bringing live music to Mt. Morris Saturday, June 14

PorchFest bringing live music to Mt. Morris Saturday, June 14

Grassroots community music festival with some musicians performing 45 minute free sets on community porches.

By Shaw Local News Network●
June 12, 2025 at 11:37 am CDT

Dixon Pride festival returns to Page Park on June 14

Dixon Pride festival returns to Page Park on June 14

From 2-10 p.m., June 14 attendees can show their support for the LGBTQ+ community at 1 Page Park Drive.

By Brandon Clark●
June 12, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Brandon Clark on Sterling development

Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Brandon Clark on Sterling development

The TALK-LINE interview for June 11 featured Shaw Local News Reporter Brandon Clark giving an update on the Sterling Riverfront development and a look at area events on the calendar from June through July.

By John Sahly●
June 12, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

Sen. Arellano participates in Home Illinois Summit after appointment to state homelessness task force

Sen. Arellano participates in Home Illinois Summit after appointment to state homelessness task force

The Interagency Task Force on Homelessness is a statewide initiative housed within the Illinois Department of Human Services. Its mission is to lead and coordinate efforts to reduce homelessness and unnecessary institutionalization.

By Shaw Local News Network●
June 12, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Rock Falls to showcase drag race vehicles at Sick Summer Block Party on June 19

Rock Falls to showcase drag race vehicles at Sick Summer Block Party on June 19

More than 300 drag racing cars will make a stop in Rock Falls on Thursday, July 19, with a block party planned so residents can see the cars up close and talk to their drivers. There will be music, food and a burnout contest.

By Shaw Local News Network●
June 12, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Chill out: Dixon’s Water Wonderland draws kids trying to beat the heat

Chill out: Dixon’s Water Wonderland draws kids trying to beat the heat

Families from Polo, Rock Falls, Morrison and Dixon headed to Dixon Park District’s Water Wonderland splash pad looking to beat the heat on a hot and sunny Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

By Alex T. Paschal●
June 12, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT

Education notes: Sterling American Legion awards memorial scholarships, colleges honor Sauk Valley students

Education notes: Sterling American Legion awards memorial scholarships, colleges honor Sauk Valley students

Check out Shaw Local's list of Sauk Valley-area students who have been named to dean and president's lists, earned their degrees

By Shaw Local News Network●
June 11, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Bethany Wright, Dixon Petunia Festival

Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Bethany Wright, Dixon Petunia Festival

The TALK-LINE interview for June 10 featured 2025 Dixon Petunia Festival Board President Bethany Wright.

By John Sahly●
June 11, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT
Deputy: Vehicle wanted in Rock Falls search found 2 hours later with new driver, meth

Deputy: Vehicle wanted in Rock Falls search found 2 hours later with new driver, meth

As a Whiteside County deputy pulled up on a vehicle believed to be driven by a man considered a person of interest in another case, he said he discovered the wanted vehicle not only had a different driver but also more than 100 grams of meth stashed inside

By Charlene Bielema●
June 11, 2025 at 3:43 pm CDT

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Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Duane Long with an update on Project Rock

Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Duane Long with an update on Project Rock


Country Crossroads Quilt Guild to meet June 16 in Forreston

Country Crossroads Quilt Guild to meet June 16 in Forreston


Rock Falls Summer Splash returns June 21 at RB&W District Park

Rock Falls Summer Splash returns June 21 at RB&W District Park


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Scholarship Fund Golf Outing to be held in Todd Maynard’s honor


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