Skydiver Keith Paulsen of Morrison will represent Chicagoland Skydiving Center in Rochelle as he travels to Lake Wales, Florida this month to attempt to break the world record for most skydivers in a canopy formation.

Rock Falls Tourism is excited to announce the evolution of its beloved Tour of Lights House Decorating Contest into a bigger and brighter community celebration – the Winter Wonderland House and Business Window Decorating Contests.

Dixon Stage Left is bringing its sold-out Chicago dinner show production of “Cake, Candles, & Murder!” to the Dixon Elks Club.

The Birdies Fore Boobies Committee proudly presented a donation to Hope Cancer Wellness Center to support breast cancer patients and other individuals served by the center.

Dixon Fire Capt. Aaron Brown described what he saw during a fatal 2021 fire during his testimony in a Whiteside County courtroom Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, the second day a 12-member jury heard testimony in a wrongful death lawsuit.

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Retired Rock Falls Fire Chief Cris Bouwens takes the stand Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, in the Garrett Ramos wrongful death trial underway at the Whiteside County Courthouse in Morrison.

Four local students are among University of Wisconsin-Whitewater scholarship recipients receiving financial awards for the 2025-26 academic year.

Founded in 1940, First State Bank has served local families and small businesses for generations. They now serve communities across the region with 19 locations.

Following more than a year of preparation, staff training, and system testing, CGH Medical Center in Sterling has completed one of the most significant technology upgrades in its history, according to hospital officials.