Dixon

Students in preschool to sixth grade are awarded a token after reaching their academic or behavioral goal. They’ll drop their token into the machine, choose one of 25 books, punch in its corresponding number and watch as the machine lights up and dispenses their chosen book.

Dixon County Market customers bought bags, filled with stable food items, for $6.99. Those bags were then donated to the pantry along with the money collected.

TIME has announced the nomination of Rick Curia of Ken Nelson Auto Group, Dixon, for its 2025 Dealer of the Year award. He will be honored by the National Automobile Dealers Association in New Orleans on Saturday, Jan. 25.

A Walnut home was a total loss Monday from fire after the chimney collapsed through the roof into the home, taking out the first floor.

Mangler: We know it’s cold but if you could brave the wind chill, we’d love to see you at the final weekend of “It Had To Be You.”

The list honors students with a semester grade-point average of 3.5 or higher.

Sauk Valley Wedding Expo is Feb. 2; Stupor Bowl is Feb. 8

The Dixon City Council meets at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, on the second floor of City Hall, 121 W. Second St. in Dixon.

Dixon resident Elle Jarrett recently was named to the University of Evansville’s dean’s list for the fall 2024 semester.

The dean’s list honors students with a semester grade-point average of 3.75 or higher. The students also must complete at least 12 credit hours.

Community members, residents, schools, and church groups can create Valentine’s Day cards. The cards will be delivered to senior citizens, veterans, and senior living facilities.

As Dixon’s primary health care facility implements new restrictions to reproductive care services and some residents cite concerns about a lack of LGBTQ+ affirming care, the Lee County Health Department wants to be a resource for the community, Administrator Cathy Ferguson says.

Here is a list of property transfers for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties for Jan. 6-12.

A Sterling man has been sentenced to seven years in state prison after pleading guilty in Lee County to felony criminal sexual assault using force.

The Dixon School Board has approved a resolution to issue $4.5 million in working cash fund bonds at a 4.8% interest rate in a short-term borrowing plan to finance curriculum, technology and social-emotional services through 2045.

This column will reveal some of the surprising details about Neil "Moon" Reagan, Ronald Reagan’s older brother by two years.

Number of child care spots growing from 48 to 226.

Brandon S. Miller pleaded guilty to threatening a conservation police officer in the Ogle County case. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful use of game, multiple violations, in Lee County.

January is National Radon Action Month and IEMA-OHS Director Alicia Tate-Nadeau warns that each year more than 1,100 people in Illinois are estimated to develop radon-related lung cancer.

Dixon resident Mason Weigle recently was named to Wisconsin Lutheran College’s dean’s list for the fall 2024 semester.

The new location, at 212 W. Blackhawk Drive in Byron, is expected to open in March. It will have a full array of services for children, adults and families that are offered at other outpatient offices.

Participants can learn about 10 basic principles to help grief engagement and create healing momentum.

The Dixon Family YMCA held a ribboncutting Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, for its new child care center.

Dixon Knights of Columbus Council 690 will host its annual “Knight of Wine and Beer” on Saturday, Jan. 18, at the hall, 506 W. Third St.

Dixon City firefighters were dispatched at 4:45 p.m. Tuesday to 841 Sproul St. for a reported light on fire.

Trivia events, eagle-watching also on schedule of things to do.

Amboy High School recently released its fall 2024 semester honor roll.

The dean’s list honors students with a semester grade-point average of 3.75 or higher.

Dixon High School will again host the United States Drone Soccer District VI Qualifier as the school hopes to make it to the sport's 2025 national competition in Virginia. The qualifier is free to attend at 1 p.m. Feb. 8.

The Dixon Park District’s Page Park ice rink is open for business. The rink opened at noon Saturday, Jan. 11, closed for a short time after, but reopened Monday.

The Illinois Department of Public Health last week reported an increase in the state’s respiratory illness level from moderate to high, fueled by an anticipated early winter surge in hospital admissions.

The Lee County Health Department will be able to provide the services restricted by Saint Katharine Medical Center.

The ice skating rink at Page Park in Dixon is open for business. Free skate rental will be available from 2-5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

The event at 6:03 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Dixon Elks Lodge features dinner, five different themed bingo games and silly prizes to tie into its "Bogus Bingo" theme.

In just two short years, we are proud to have graduated six community law enforcement officers’ classes. In 2025, we will have surpassed 200 graduates.

Whether it’s in the stillness of your home, at church, or while walking through the beauty of Dixon, take a moment to turn your heart to God.

Owners Heather and Greg Huffman plan to open dine-in at Lena's Social Club in late February; it already is open for delivery and carryout for a variety of pizza options.

Here is a list of property transfers for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties for Dec. 30 to Jan. 5.

State Reps. Brad Fritts, R-Dixon, and Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, were two of 118 sworn into office Wednesday. McCombie was named the House Minority Leader.

Midland States Bank has been named a finalist for “Best Initiative to Promote Financial Inclusion" at the 2024 Future Branches Innovators Awards.

Savy’s is owned by Sterling native Savana Egan, who opened her Dixon location at 111 S. Hennepin Ave. in 2015.

After breaking ground in November 2023, the Dixon YMCA Child Care Center is closer to opening.

Sauk Valley Community College is serving up an evening of live entertainment, decadent chocolates and fine dining Saturday, Feb. 15.

After months of renovation, Lena's is expecting a late February opening at the former Mama Cimino's spot in Dixon.

Li Arellano now represents the 37th District, which is composed of all or parts of Bureau, DeKalb, Henry, La Salle, Lee, Marshall, Ogle, Peoria, Rock Island, Stark, Whiteside and Woodford counties.

Newman Central Catholic High School recently released its first-semester honor roll for the 2024-25 school year.

The Dixon YMCA Child Care Center held an open house for families enrolled in the program Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. The facility is getting close to opening.

Coffee Crush's owner has made more than coffee since opening the shop in 2019. She has brewed up lasting friendships with her customers and a space where she feels everyone is welcome.

Looking for something to do over the next few weeks in the Sauk Valley? Here is our list of five things to do in the area.

A doctor at OSF Saint Katharine Medical Center in Dixon has been promoted to the rank of colonel in the Illinois National Guard.