Dixon

Therese Michels, a media relations spokesperson for Mercyhealth, has confirmed the company is currently hiring for the new facility that will be “coming soon.”

Nearly every parking spot was full along Dixon's Custer Avenue on Tuesday as community members gathered at Vaile Park to celebrate the grand opening of the Larry and Louise Reed basketball courts.

Five local McDonald’s restaurants in Dixon, Oregon, Rock Falls, Morrison and Sterling will participate in a fundraiser Wednesday, Sept. 18, supporting The Penguin Project of Sauk Valley.

More than 100 booths and activities will be offered on six city blocks, including crafters, pumpkin painting, street performers, games, donut eating contests, a petting zoo, face painting, flower pot decorating and pumpkin bowling.

Town Hall Road and Melugins Grove Road will be closed south of U.S. 30 and will have marked detours during the project.

Jonathon Gounaris, 32, is charged with 4 counts of attempted first-degree murder, 3 counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm, 3 counts of aggravated battery and 2 counts of possession of a firearm without a firearm owner’s identification card.

Meals will be available for carryout or dine-in at the Legion Post.

The Dixon Park District unveiled and dedicated the Larry and Louise Reed Basketball Courts Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024, at Vaile Park.

Lonestar has had several Top 10 hits, including the Billboard Top 100 Number 1 single "Amazed" in 2000.

Several Dixon Police Department marked squad vehicles and officers will be at Madison Elementary, Reagan Middle School and Dixon High School in response to potentially threatening Snapchat messages that surfaced last week, according to a police department Facebook post.

To participate, bring a non-perishable, healthy, shelf-stable food item that will be donated to the Dixon Community Food Pantry.

An open house will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, at The Next Picture Show, Dixon.

Dixon Public Works says a crew from Visu-Sewer will be on Fargo Avenue to line the sewer main from Monday, Sept. 16, through Friday, Sept. 20.

On Sept. 30, new owners Heather and Greg Huffman will officially take over and complete building renovations through October, with the goal to open in early November.

As voters gear up for November’s general election, potential candidates are making their decisions about whether to run in next April’s consolidated election that will fill city government seats.

Here is a list of property transfer deeds for Ogle, Lee and Whiteside counties.

Communities that are united and have solidarity are strong communities. Look at what Dixon and Rock Falls have accomplished as one-for-all communities. Sterling could do the same and when they do, the results will be spectacular.

Starting this week through Dec. 2, Shining Star will accept donations of new kids’ and teens’ pajamas, sizes 3T to adult medium, girls and boys.

Centennial, quasquicentennial, sesquicentennial, bicentennial, dosquicentennial - Lee County can observe all of them in 2024.

Both districts’ growing attention to ag offerings has been spurred by two things, teachers say: the hands-on nature of ag programs and the lessons students can directly apply to their own lives.

Dixon firefighters will be doing water rescue training most of the morning.

Hikers will meet at Lock 25 and be shuttled to Bridge 41.

Here's a list of some of northern Illinois' best sports bars for watching your favorite team.

Bryan Monk and four friends, including fully geared-up Dixon firefighter Sean Wagner, walked up and down 2,200 steps at Castle Rock State Park in Oregon on Wednesday to honor the New York firefighters who died in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.

Dixon blood drives are from 1 to 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23, at the Dixon American Legion, 1120 W. First St., Dixon; and from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, at the Illinois Department of Transportation, 819 Depot Ave.

Attendees can listen to crystal bowl vibrations to reduce stress, promote relaxation and bring harmony to the spirit, mind and body.

As a way to pay tribute to the victims and heroes of 9/11, the Dixon YMCA challenged patrons to use the stair machine to climb 110 flights, the same as the World Trade Center.

Dixon hosts Oregon Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, in a soccer match. Oregon won a close one 1-0.

Longtime multi-generational family business Lehan Drugs will close its DeKalb pharmacy this month, though will continue to supply home medical equipment to clients, owner and CEO Jon Lehan said. Its locations in Rockford, Freeport, Dixon and Aurora will remain open.

Participants can learn about family history or share family research facts.

The Dixon American Legion will serve grilled plain or barbecued pork chops, au gratin potatoes, salad, vegetable, roll, and dessert from 5 to 7 p.m.

Polo High School’s Student Council organized the 2024 Doggy Dash, where participants received treats and swag, or more appropriately “wag” bags, from Pet Supplies Plus of Dixon.

Firefighters were called to a machine shed fire Monday, Sept. 9, 2024 at 7015 W. Judson Road, southeast of Polo. Several fire departments assisted the Polo Fire Department on the call. There were no injuries.

Seven area departments assisted the Polo Fire Department at Monday blaze.

The properties sit next to each other along the 800 block of Taylor Court, which will eventually become the entrance into the community that is being developed by Ted Hvarre of Hvarre Development LLC.

Are you a business owner or do you work for a business or agency who caters to or benefits from the ever-growing senior marketplace? Then you will want to be part of the 2024 Sauk Valley Senior Showcase.

Here are the La Salle County marriage licenses from Aug. 16 through Aug. 30, 2024.

The basketball courts are named in honor of the late Larry Reed and his wife, Louise, who are known for their support of local sports and community projects.

Students from Newman Deanery schools will collect food donations from area schools on Wednesday, Oct. 2. Donations will supply local food pantries, such as the Dixon Community Food Pantry, Sauk Valley Food Bank and others.

Property transfers for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties for Aug. 24-30, 2024.

Has Lee County always been Republican?

Activities at the Dement Town Music Fest on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Dixon.

Here is a capsule look at the girls cross country teams in the Sauk Valley area.

The city's membership with IPBC will take effect Jan. 1, 2025, and workers will remain on the same plan with Blue Cross Blue Shield. There will be no changes to employee benefits.

Rep. Brad Fritts, David Simpson will square off for House District 74 seat in November. Li Arellano is running unopposed for 37th District Senate seat.

The fair will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21.

155 Guard members, including 40 from the Dixon area, will participate in a mobilization ceremony Saturday at Pontiac Township High School.

Jacqueline Fazekas, a 2016 DHS grad, is believed to be the first woman to make such a discovery.

Dixon mayor: Comcast’s extension to Dixon Gateway will help existing businesses compete and could aid in attracting new businesses to the corridor.

Venier will share the stage Friday night with Rockford-based Miles Nielsen, son of Cheap Trick's Rick Nielsen.