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May 18, 2025
Shaw Local

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Letter: Foster parents make a difference

Letter: Foster parents make a difference

Nearly 18,000 children live in foster care in Illinois.

By Christine Hawes●
May 10, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

‘We’re at a breaking point’: Dixon YMCA aims to raise $85,000 by June 1 to maintain programs, director says

‘We’re at a breaking point’: Dixon YMCA aims to raise $85,000 by June 1 to maintain programs, director says

YMCA Executive Director Andy McFarlane: "The rising costs of running our programs – from staffing to supplies to utilities – are outpacing our ability to cover them."

By Andy McFarlane●
May 09, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT

Letter: Keep an eye out for motorcycles

Letter: Keep an eye out for motorcycles

May is Motorcycle Awareness Month.

By John Laschinski●
April 27, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Letter: Lawmakers must protect Medicaid and our communities by rejecting damaging cuts

Letter: Lawmakers must protect Medicaid and our communities by rejecting damaging cuts

As an obstetrician and gynecologist, I have always recognized the importance of Medicaid.  

By Dr. Christine Doyle●
April 26, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT

Letter: Carroll County Veteran’s Assistance Commission will help veterans create new logins for VA

Letter: Carroll County Veteran’s Assistance Commission will help veterans create new logins for VA

I would like to bring to the attention of our local veterans an important change regarding access to the MyHealthEVet website.

By Ronda Riffe-Rathje●
April 13, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

Letter: We must stop the erosion of workers’ rights

Letter: We must stop the erosion of workers’ rights

I write as someone who grew up in Dixon Public Schools to parents with union jobs in a community with strong union history and ties.

By Tyler Jacobs●
April 13, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT

Letter: Dixon woman asks for help in creating list of Vietnam War veterans

Letter: Dixon woman asks for help in creating list of Vietnam War veterans

Once again, I am seeking information on Vietnam veterans from the Sauk Valley that we lost in the Vietnam War.

By Carol Chandler●
April 12, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

Letter: Retain Corey Reuter as Dixon Township road commissioner

Letter: Retain Corey Reuter as Dixon Township road commissioner

As lifelong residents of Dixon Township, we proudly ask for your vote to retain and reelect Corey Reuter, Dixon Township commissioner, and allow him to continue an outstanding job.

By Tom and Marcella Kitson●
March 25, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT

Letter: Support Corey Reuter for Dixon Township road commissioner

Letter: Support Corey Reuter for Dixon Township road commissioner

I’m writing this letter in support of Corey Reuter for Dixon Township road commissioner.

By Tom Wilson●
March 16, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

Letter: Our wetlands are at risk, support the Wetlands Protections Act

Letter: Our wetlands are at risk, support the Wetlands Protections Act

It’s prime bird-watching time as millions of birds come through Illinois on their trips south. I’m prepared to spend as much time as possible in our great outdoors this season, visiting the places that birds love.

By Teresa Smith Letter to the Editor●
September 22, 2024 at 3:00 pm CDT
Letter: Ogle County 708 Mental Health funds provide mental health services

Letter: Ogle County 708 Mental Health funds provide mental health services

Shining Star Children’s Advocacy Center has served children and teens affected by child abuse and violent crimes in Ogle and Lee counties since 2002.

By Jessica Cash Letter to the Editor●
August 26, 2024 at 6:00 pm CDT
Letter: Thanks to all who supported SVACC’s annual Steak Fry

Letter: Thanks to all who supported SVACC’s annual Steak Fry

On Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, over 480 people attended the 39th annual Steak Fry in the Country at Ted Jacobs’ farm in Rock Falls.

By Dallas Knack Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce●
August 11, 2024 at 5:00 am CDT

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