The OSF Saint Katharine Moms’ Group meets at the Dixon YMCA, while Moms on the Move is a group that walks at Dixon's new walking path.

The TALK-LINE interview for July 16 featured Lee County Sheriff Clay Whelan looking back at services offered during the 2025 Dixon Petunia Festival and the work of multiple law enforcement agencies to handle big events.

Dixon, Sterling and Rock Falls students also graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and were named to the university's chancellor's list.

The event, which will feature bounce houses, face painting, and, of course, sweet corn, will be from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, at 9317 state Route 84, Savanna.

Andrew Gornick pleaded guilty and was sentenced Thursday, July 17, 2025, in Ogle County Circuit Court.

The truck, boat and trailer were pulled out of the water by the Morrison Fire Department and Dabney Wrecker, assisted by the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office and three IDNR officers. No injuries were reported.

Thursday’s event was part of the nationwide series of “Good Trouble Lives On” protests held across the nation in honor of the fifth anniversary of the death of civil rights leader and longtime congressman John Lewis.

The TALK-LINE interview for July 16 featured Shaw Local News representatives Charlene Bielema and Brandon Clark discussing local happenings, including the homeless situation in Sterling.

This month’s Friends of the Hennepin Canal hike will be Sunday, July 20, and will be on the feeder canal from Bridge 59 to Bridge 62.