Dixon

The Dixon City Council approved an agreement with Lee County officials on June 2, 2025, that allows access to previously awarded grant funds to be used for rehabilitating or demolishing abandoned properties.

Project Rock in Dixon is moving along ahead of schedule. Completion of the pedestrian bridge and Page Park improvements are projected to be finished in June 2026. Take a look at how the landscape has changed since construction began in February.

A pair of special dedications honored veterans Sunday, June 8, 2025, at the Veterans Park in Dixon.

The Illinois Community College Trustees Association has selected Sauk Valley Community College President David Hellmich as the 2025 recipient of the Gary W. Davis Ethical Leadership Award.

Dixon is looking to demolish five dilapidated structures to make room for future development.

A pair of special dedications honored veterans Sunday, June 8, 2025, at the Veterans Park in Dixon.

Dixon Stage Left Artistic Director Jimmy Ferraro will add a new twist to the community theater scene by offering a senior theater for people 55 and older.

People in the community can bring their itemized or monetary donations to either Culver’s of Dixon to support PADS Homeless Shelter or Culver’s of Rock Falls to support TwinCities Homeless Shelter.

The Dixon City Council approved a cash farm lease agreement Monday, June 2, 2025, for the 65-acre property behind Walmart on South Galena Avenue that the city purchased in October 2024.

Read the transcript from our Talk-Line interview for June 6, which featured the Administrative Manager of Kreider Services of Dixon, Sue Ely.

The TALK-LINE interview for June 6 featured the Administrative Manager of Kreider Services of Dixon, Sue Ely, discussing special events on the Kreider calendar including the Florissa Center 5-K run/walk fundraiser.

With the Fourth of July holiday around the corner, there are plenty of ways to celebrate throughout the Sauk Valley. From live music and food vendors to car shows and carnivals, here is a list of local places to bring in the holiday.

See our latest list of Sauk Valley-area students who've graduated or been named to their college's dean's list.

Three local businesses were named as favorite Bar/Tavern in the 2025 Sauk Valley Favorites contest.

Here's a list of property transfers for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties for May 25-31, 2025.

Semi driver Eric Dodge of Ashton speaks four months after a near-fatal crash in which his truck veered off Interstate 88 between Rock Falls and Dixon, launched over Bollman Road overpass and landed in a cornfield.

Dixon Mayor Glen Hughes walked into Monday’s City Council meeting wearing a city of Rockford hat after challenging Rockford's mayor to a bet based on the winning team of the 2025 Stateline Quiz Bowl.

Tom Wadsworth’s one-hour PowerPoint presentation about the kidnapping of Della Stackhouse starts at 2 p.m. at the Lincoln Learning Center, 611 E. Third St. in Sterling, and includes free refreshments.

This is the final part of a five-part series about Dixon’s remarkable role in the Civil War. Today's column focuses on the battle at Chickasaw Bayou on Dec. 28-29, 1862, complete with a list of 44 soldiers from the Illinois 13th who died as a result of the battle.

Race director: The decision was made to move things around for our 25th anniversary run to keep everyone safe with the construction in the wooded section.

The Talk-Line interview for June 4 featured 2025 Reagan Run 5K committee representative Grace Johnson discussing the upcoming event during the annual Petunia Festival.

Other events include the Dixon Municipal Band's first concert of the season on Thursday, and the Discover Dixon Block Party and Sauk Valley Community College's Child Fair, both on Saturday.

Blind Melon and The Smoking Popes will perform on the Main Stage Thursday, July 3.

Madison Manning, 25, has been found safe in Rock Falls, according to a news release issued by the Dixon Police Department on Thursday morning.

Land owners John and Arlene Hildebrand sold their 11-acre plot near Grand Detour to Middle Rock Conservation Partners, a transaction that was celebrated at a dedication Sunday, May 25.

Discover Dixon will hold its annual Brush and Bloom event during the Petunia Festival from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, July 4, on the old Lee County Courthouse’s sidewalks, 298 to 200 S. Ottawa Ave., Dixon.

The TALK-LINE interview for June 4 featured Shaw Local News representatives Charlene Bielema and Brandon Clark discussing the latest stories out of Dixon and Sterling.

As Dixon police continue their search for a missing Prophetstown woman, the department is asking residents in the area of the 1100 block of Highland Avenue to check their home security cameras to help find her.

Work will include replacing a reinforced concrete box culvert in addition to widening the intersection with Penn Corner Road and the installation of a storm sewer.

Four months after Ashton semi driver Eric Dodge veered off I-88, the trucker tells his tale about the wild ride.

Following former Dixon Police Chief Steve Howell's retirement May 9, Ryan Bivins was sworn in as the new chief at Monday's City Council meeting.

The Dixon Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Madison Manning, 25. She has not been seen since around 1 a.m. Sunday, June, 1, 2025, in the 1000 block of Highland Avenue.

The TALK-LINE interview for June 2 featured Dixon Chamber of Commerce and Dixon Main Street Director of Community Relations and Events, Jennifer Lang

Keegan Shirley owns Gleam Team, a commercial and residential window-washing business he runs with several of his friends and fellow Dixon High School athletes.

Work will patch, mill and resurface roads. Also, sidewalk ramps will be reconstructed to meet ADA standards. The projects will use staged construction with temporary lane and sidewalk closures.

Country music stars Kelsey Hart and Delaney Ann kicked summer off with a concert Saturday, May 31, 2025, along the riverfront in Dixon.

A Petunia Festival tradition spanning 60 years is changing hands.

The Next Picture Show is inviting the public to celebrate a day of lighthearted summer fun, sweet treats and art activities June 21.

Here's a list of property transfers for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties for May 18-24, 2025.

Under the leadership of new Dixon Police Chief Ryan Bivins, the department will be placing a greater focus on community policing.

Sauk Valley-area students have been named to the dean’s list.

Beginning June 4, all children and teens can enjoy free meals in Lee County when school is out. This year, United Way will provide nutritious meals to kids and teens 18 and younger.

River Country 101.7 kicked off summer country style with a concert along the riverfront Saturday, May 31, 2025, featuring artists Kelsey Hart and Delaney Ann.

Dixon YMCA CEO says the situation is partly due to economic factors, but also reflects shifts in how people give to charities. He said the change is influenced by uncertainty surrounding federal government actions, funding availability and limited access to government grants.

The TALK-LINE interview for May 29 featured Dixon City Manager Dan Langloss presenting his annual “State of the City” look at various areas of the community.

Cleary: "This year being the 25th Reagan Run, I look forward to witnessing the community support that comes along with the event."

The event will take place from 1-3 p.m. in the Dixon YMCA parking lot at 110 N. Galena Ave. and features a cookie/lemonade stand and a cardio drumming performance from 1-2 p.m.

The drive, sponsored by the SVCC Student Activities and Student Government Association, invites students, faculty, staff and the community to help save lives through blood donation.

Discover Dixon has launched the city's 2025 banner design: “Rooted in Pride. Vision in Bloom. Future in Motion."

Read the transcript from our Talk-Line interview with Reagan Mass Transit District Executive Director Greg Gates looking at some special events that Reagan Mass Transit has associated itself with.