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Dixon and Herzberg/Elster, Germany, are celebrating 25 years of partnership this year. Twenty-four delegates from Germany have been taking in the sights in Dixon this week.
New leaders step up to continue the St. Patrick's parade and party in Dixon. A fundraiser is planned for Aug. 17.
Donations from the meal go to the Catholic Scholarship Fund.
Students from Sterling, Rock Falls, Dixon named to list.
National Night Out events, Dement Town Music Fest plans set.
Based on the need for another men’s sober living house in Lee County, Sinnissippi Centers is targeting the county’s opioid settlement dollars as one of its main sources of funding for the new venture.
The Dixon Sister Cities Association was scheduled to welcome 25 delegates from Dixon’s sister city of Herzberg/Elster, Germany, last week, but the global outage delayed flights for 14 of the delegates.
Burn ‘N Bush and The Empty Pockets also set to perform.
Franklin Creek Arena hosts inaugural horse show.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison recently announced it awarded diplomas to 8,586 graduating students for the spring semester.
Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 25, at the Page Park Band Shell.
School officials say prospective students are frustrated with time it takes for an application to be processed and are giving up.
Defense attorney to argue for mental health evaluation.
A Dixon woman is opening a self-serve bakery stand at the corner of East Chamberlain Street and Jefferson Avenue.
Residents of Sinnissippi Centers' recovery home in Dixon find strength in the care and fellowship at the home. The treatment facility is hoping to build another such place in the community.
The Dixon Police Department is inviting the community to Wooden Wonderland, 1312 Washington Ave.
Illinois shoppers could have more money at the checkout lane in 2026 when the state eliminates its 1% grocery sales tax – if their local governments do not replace it. Dixon and Sterling are among those weighing their options.
The KSB Family Health Center recently marked a significant milestone month: The 20th anniversary of establishing the Family Medicine Residency Program in Dixon.
Dixon native Tammy (Zimmerman) Helfrich, a life coach and author, will sign copies of her new book, “Ablaze,” at Books on First, 202 W. First St., from 5:30-7 p.m. Friday, July 26.
Students who have earned this academic honor have maintained a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale for courses taken during the term.
Property transfers for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties for July 6-12, 2024.
The Aden Lamps Foundation’s goal is to spread awareness about sudden unexpected infant deaths and educate families on unsafe infant sleeping environment dangers.
Forget bustling cityscapes – Lee County’s rolling farmland and charming towns offer a breath of fresh air for a day of fun.
The Fulton Police Department faces a “dire and unprecedented” staffing shortage, Police Chief Nicholas Neblung told the Fulton City Council last month. His department is not alone.
Christine Pomatto of Dixon will soon be selling her sweet treats outside of her home on East Chamberlain.
The storm systems that swept across northern Illinois Monday evening spawned at least two tornadoes in the Sauk Valley.
With many local departments understaffed, Sauk Valley Community College's police academy and others are more important than ever to supply police officers.
The Dixon American Legion Post 12 will serve hot dog, hamburger, or brat picnic dinners from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 19.
A glow party aimed at teens was held Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at the Dixon library. The library will host another young adult program in the fall and again in the winter.
Dixon Municipal Band, annual antique tractor show in Franklin Grove on slate of upcoming activities.
Located at the far east end of Woodlawn Avenue, Hvarre Holdings LLC aims to bring life back to “a section of town that most people forgot about,” owner Ted Hvarre said.
The earthquake Monday in southern DeKalb County near Somonauk was likely caused by an ancient fault line that runs through northern Illinois, a Northern Illinois University professor said.
Residents of the Polo Rehab & Health Care Center were evacuated late Monday night after one wing of the facility filled with smoke after a strong storm swept through town.
State Rep. Bradley Fritts, R-Dixon, will co-host a free senior health fair from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m Thursday at DeKalb High School, 501 Dresser Road.
Nine teams competed in the ByronFest's inaugural tournament with Phil Janssen and Caleb Young of Dakota taking first place.
Sauk Valley Community College’s Community Education Department will host its next Private Pilot Ground Training and Instrument Training classes via Google Meets.
The college named 1,100 students to the dean’s list.
Four Dixon homeowners were selected as the June honorees in the Beautify Dixon recognition program while 15 volunteers participated in a town cleanup at Dixon High School and Presidents Park on Wednesday morning.
Proceeds from the fundraiser will support the center’s services and programs.
Dixon High School grad Katie Drew's second-place finish helped the Timber Creek women win a second straight Lincoln Highway title on Saturday at Sunset Golf Course.
Four homes have been recognized by Beautify Dixon.
The dean’s list honors full-time students with a grade-point average of 3.65 or higher.
Here is a list of property transfers for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties for June 22-28, 2024.
Here is a list of property transfers for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties for June 29 to July 5, 2024.
Two Monmouth men have been charged in Lee County with felony burglary and theft in connection with a break-in at a rural Dixon residence.
The portion is 4.1 miles long and is named Leopard Frog.
SVCC Learning Commons Library and SVCC Science Club have teamed up to host this informative session on cicadas. This event is free and open to the public.
Herbal Roots’ Cannafest is a two-day festival held at Elks Page Park in Dixon and meant to celebrate all things cannabis. The festival took place July 12 and 13.
Klean Laundry will offer coinless automatic vending system, laundry delivery service through DoorDash.