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The annual student trade show was part of the Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities program at the Whiteside Area Career Center in Sterling. Now in its 12th year, the program is a year-long high school course that teaches students the basics of starting and running a business.

During the Civil War, Dixon boys were trained right here in Dixon along with recruits from throughout northern Illinois. This is the story of Dixon’s Civil War camp. 

Project by project, a Dixon High School science teacher set fire Tuesday, April 22, 2025, to his class members’ homework.

Here is a list of property transfers for Lee, Whiteside and Ogle counties for April 7-20, 2025.

The Whiteside Area Career Center CEO program student trade show took place Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Northland Mall in Sterling.

The annual grants, administered by the Illinois Secretary of State’s office, are aimed at supporting school libraries serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade.

Upcoming shows this season include 'Sweet Charity,' 'Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story,' rock bands Dishwalla, Sister Hazel and more.

Dixon Police Chief Steve Howell will retire May 9, 2025, after serving about 26 years on the force. Until a new police chief is selected, Deputy Chief Doug Lehman will become the city’s interim police chief.

State Sen. Li Arellano Jr., R-Dixon, announced more than $34,00 in state-sponsored library grants were awarded to public schools throughout his district, including five grants in Bureau County.

St. Anne’s students, staff and parishioners gathered at the church Wednesday, April, 23, 2025, to pray for recently deceased Pope Francis.

Held throughout March, the long-running contest encourages Sterling Federal employees to nominate and select local charities for a chance to receive financial support.

Shop at Dixon Lioness Lions Club’s Quartermania on April 29 in Dixon; play trivia to support Sterling's Christ Lutheran School on May 10.

This free event is designed to assist students and families in completing their FAFSA application, a critical step in securing financial aid for college, including grants, scholarships, and federal student loans.

Auditions are held at Dixon Stage Left, 105 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon. They will be from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, April 27, and 5-7 p.m. Monday, April 28.

Students, staff and parishioners were invited in to pray the Rosary on Wednesday, April, 23, 2025, for the recently deceased Pope Francis.

Read the transcript from our latest Talk-Line podcast where Dixon Mayor Glen Hughes discusses business in Dixon, the city budget, potholes, a presentation from Tom Demmer and more.

Listen to our latest Talk-Line podcast where Dixon Mayor Glen Hughes discusses business in Dixon, the city budget, potholes and more.

Students in Ryan Deets' forensics science class at Dixon High School set fire to model homes Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in order to learn about arson patterns.

A Holy Hour for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis will be from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, at the church, 612 Highland Ave.

After a fundraiser was started to pay off unpaid student lunch fees at Dixon Public Schools, administrators found it would be too costly to enroll in a federally assisted program that provides free meals to all students.

A regular crew meets on Wednesdays for the build and is joined by volunteers, often from a local group or organization, on Saturdays at the site.

The Dixon Police Department will conduct a training event from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday, April 21, at Jefferson Elementary School, 800 Fourth Ave.

Read the transcript from our latest Talk-Line interview: Marketing Manager at Sinnissippi Centers of Dixon, Andy Jackson, on “Gathering for Good” and more.

The TALK-LINE interview for April 17 featured the Marketing Manager at Sinnissippi Centers of Dixon, Andy Jackson.

Abby Meeks, Austin Day and Joya Katner were recently promoted to shift leaders at Culver’s of Dixon.

Here is a list of property transfers for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties for April 7-13, 2025.

Read the transcript from our TALK-LINE interview featuring Illinois 37th District State Senator Li Arellano of Dixon.

The TALK-LINE interview for April 18 featured Illinois 37th District State Senator Li Arellano of Dixon discussing the most recent action taken up in the current legislative session.

In front of a generally friendly crowd in red McHenry County, U.S. Rep. Bill Foster explained Democrats’ “calculation” on whether to impeach President Donald Trump again.

Groups all over the country are rallying against the current administration for what they see are anti-democracy practices.

The Dixon School Board on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, approved three bids for new flooring and ceiling tiles in the gym and a playground.

Protestors gather on the Galena Avenue bridge in Dixon on Saturday, April 19, 2025, to voice displeasure with the current presidential administration.

Dixon Habitat for Humanity broke ground on their 33rd home Saturday, April 19, 2025. Nichole Richardt will share the home with son Isaiah Chattic, 17, and daughter Azareya Chattic, 16.

Resignations accepted April 16, 2025, include a Dixon High School principal's secretary and a high school choir teacher.

Living Lands & Waters, headquartered in East Moline, aids in the protection, preservation and restoration of the natural environment of the nation’s major rivers and their watersheds.

Terrabis, a multi-state cannabis operator with a Dixon location, has announced the launch of its high-potency flower in the Illinois market.

The nominees were heralded for their work ethic, community service, accomplishments and potential during the 42nd awards ceremony.

U.S. Rep. Sean Casten, a Downers Grove Democrat who represents Illinois’ Sixth Congressional District, led the town hall Saturday, April 12, at Dixon’s Sauk Valley Community College to discuss concerns from Sauk Valley-area residents about national events.

Derrick Flynn, 42, pleaded guilty Monday, April 14, 2025, in Lee County Circuit Court to aggravated battery causing great bodily harm in connection with an August 2023 fight in which he lacerated a woman's face and chipped and dislodged her teeth.

Sign up for the June 14 Florissa Family 5K to support the pediatric developmental center, which provides developmental services for children.

Donna Smith earned her art degree from Northern Illinois University, where she worked for 32 years as a catalog editor and curriculum coordinator.

The move will take effect Wednesday, April 30.

Thirty-three women were nominated for six awards during the 42nd annual YWCA Women of Achievement Luncheon on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at the Elk's Club in Dixon.

The Whiteside Area Career Center has announced its list of students of the month for March 2025.

Home checked for possible occupants; no one killed or injured, according to deputy fire chief.

Rock River Madness bicycling event is May 3 in Dixon; Wed on the Rock is May 4 in Oregon.

The Dixon City Council has decided that representatives from Discover Dixon and the Lee County Industrial Development Association need to appear before the council before it will approve contracts to allocate funds to the organizations.

The Dixon City Council will vote April 17, 2025, whether to approve the fiscal 2026 budget.

Spencer Aurand, former business manager at Dixon Stage Left, will fill the role previously filled by Darren Mangler. Aurand left Stage Left a couple months ago and decided to move back to theater when the Dixon theater board approached him about the position.

Here is a list of property transfers for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties for March 24-April 6, 2025.