Dixon

Comedian Clay Foley is set to bring his unique blend of humor and heart to the Granny Rose Animal Shelter’s K-9 Enrichment Center on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, with his special standup comedy performance, Comedy To The Rescue.

Meals will be available for carryout or dine-in at the Post, 1120 W. First St.

Sauk Valley Community College President David Hellmich announced Thursday, July 31, 2025, that he will retire in May 2026.

The TALK-LINE interview for July 29 featured Dixon Police Patrol Officer Lucas Kammerer discussing preparations for the Aug. 5 “National Night Out” observance locally.

Here is a list of Whiteside County property transfers for July 21-25, 2025.

Guests will enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at the Dixon sanctuary’s beautiful landscape and the animals who call it home. Register online to secure a spot on the tour.

A week of tennis concluded Friday, July 25, 2025, with a family fun day at the Emma Hubbs Tennis Classic in Dixon. Check out photos of the event from Shaw Local Photographer Alex T. Paschal.

Here is a list of Lee County property transfers for July 21-25, 2025.

After years of experience working for Raynor Garage Doors in Dixon, Chris Sheley and Nathan Cox launched Top Notch Garage Doors a little over a year ago.

Students must have a semester grade-point average of 3.5 or higher.

When a photo opportunity knocks, a Dixon photographer opens the barn door to find the grit and determination that tells the stories of farmers and their families

The same concert will be performed at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, at the stage in the RB&W Park in Rock Falls.

A week-long tennis tournament concluded Friday, July 25, 2025, with a family fun event at the Emma Hubbs Tennis Classic in Dixon.

Here’s a look at what’s in store for parents as they get ready to send their children back into the classroom.

The list honors students with a semester grade-point average of 3.5 or higher. The students also earned at least three academic credits.

Here is a list of property transfers for Lee, Whiteside and Ogle counties for July 14-18, 2025.

Beth Wiegmann of Polo will shed some light on the Underground Railroad in the Sauk Valley area at 7 p.m. Monday, July 28, at the Lee County Historical and Genealogical Society in Dixon.  

The TALK-LINE interview for July 23 featured Shaw Local News Reporter Brandon Clark discussing new business establishments opening in Dixon, including some eateries and a fashion salon.

Previously located in Sterling, the studio was bought by Abbie Wolf from its former owner, Tori McDaniel, and is being relocated to Dixon.

The TALK-LINE interview for July 23 featured Dixon Public School Educator and Coordinator of the 2025 “Tools For Schools” program, Mandy Dallas.

Dixon residents can now enjoy a new, more convenient location for R.P. Lumber. It reopened June 16 at 1350 N. Galena Ave. with the same open hours: Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 7 p.m. to noon.

A Dixon man pleaded not guilty to six charges in connection with gunshots reported Monday, July 21, 2025, near Tilton Park Drive and Institute Boulevard in Dixon.

District 37 state Sen. Li Arellano has opened his new office in Dixon. Located at 86 S. Galena Ave, suite 2, in Dixon, the office will be staffed by Chief of Staff Nancy Naylor from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The center assists children who have made allegations of physical or sexual abuse and helps investigate cases.

Attend performances by the Dixon Municipal Band on Thursday night, or check out the Rock River Riders Hillclimb on Saturday.

The Wild Rose Clinton will host Sins N' Roses and Electric Shock on July 25.

Dunk’s Bar & Grill is now open at 510 Chicago Ave. in Dixon.

The Dixon Knights of Columbus Council 690 will host its monthly breakfast from 7:30-10:30 a.m. Sunday, July 27, at KayCee Hall, 506 W. Third St.

Tasha Foster has opened the Silver Arrow Studio hair salon at 121 W. First St. in Dixon. From taper fades to highlights, Silver Arrow Studio offers haircuts, coloring, waxing, beard trimming and other services.

Demolition on the St. Mary’s Cement plant, which opened in 1914, has been happening for months, but it’s the work on the downing of the 310-foot smokestack that really has attracted attention.

Heat kept many away, but the show must go on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, for the Dixon City Market.

R.P. Lumber relocated to the former ShopKo building at 1350 N. Galena Ave. in Dixon. The company closed its location north of the town.

The TALK-LINE interview for July 22 featured City of Dixon Mayor Glen Hughes discussing the most recent Dixon City Council moves on zoning change procedures through the city council and Lee County Board

Equipped with a mobile kitchen, a hungry customer base, a dream and a meat smoker gifted to them at their wedding, Courtney and Dantrion Dodd hit the road with their barbecue and have not looked back since.

Shining Star Children's Advocacy Center in Dixon held an open house Wednesday, July 23, 2025, to educate the public on their work with child abuse victims.

State Sen. Li Arellano opened an office at 86 S. Galena Ave., suite 2, in Dixon with a ribboncutting and open house Wednesday, July 23, 2025.

A Dixon man has been charged with six offenses, including four felonies, in connection with gunshots reported around 4:25 a.m. Monday, July 21, 2025, in a field off Tilton Park Drive.

The Prairie Brome Solar Community Grant Program is designed to assist local nonprofits that play a role in enhancing the community’s well-being.

Here is a list of property transfers for Lee County for July 14-18, 2025.

Opened in 1914, St. Mary's Cement plant at 1914 White Oaks Lane in Dixon is being demolished.

Sterling students also have been named to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee dean’s list.

State Rep. Bradley Fritts, R-Dixon, has recognized M. Thomas Suits Law Office in Polo with his July 2025 local business highlight award.

The TALK-LINE interview for July 18 featured Illinois 74th District state Rep. Brad Fritts of Dixon discussing the wrap-up to the most recent General Assembly work on June 1.

Here is a list of property transfers for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties for July 7-11, 2025.

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.

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.

In 1926, when the Dixon park board advertised a job opening for a lifeguard and swimming instructor at Lowell Park, 15-year-old Ronald Reagan jumped at the chance, having taken a lifesaving course at Dixon’s YMCA.

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

Over 300 people turned out at a five-hour open house Wednesday when Illinois Department of Transportation officials talked with Morrison residents interested in an end-to-end project through town that could see construction start in 2029.

No registration or identification is required, and participation is open to all children and teens 18 and younger.