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Three members of the Dixon Police Department were sworn in to their new positions at the Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, city council meeting. Sergeant Timothy Pratt was promoted from detective and two new officers were hired.

The annual Fiesta Parade will be Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, with the parade beginning at 1 p.m. in Rock Falls and ending in Sterling.

Event is a free community wellness open house Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, focused on connection and local businesses.

The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 17 featured OSF St. Katharine Hospital Health Care Foundation Gift Officer Abby Weber discussing October fundraisers benefitting the hospital’s Women’s Imaging Center.

Sterling’s $6.2 million reconstruction of Second Street is facing delays after utility company ComEd informed city officials it cannot move power poles this year.

A Lee County judge ordered Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, that a Dixon man charged with aggravated battery and several other offenses submit to a mental health evaluation.

Shelby Yonk, Westwood’s new director of Human Performance, brings both academic preparation and applied experience to the role. Yonk holds a master of science degree in exercise science and wellness and is a certified strength and conditioning coach.

The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 17 featured Shaw Local News representatives Charlene Bielema and Brandon Clark discussing local news stories being covered, including infrastructure work in Sterling, a new Sterling police chief announced, and Dixon City Council recognition.

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Students from St. Anne's school in Dixon made a trip over to Westwood in Sterling on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, to learn about the game of pickleball from instructor Chris Duffy.