Petunia Fest Weather Predicted to be Hot, Dixon Chief Gives Tips to Beat the Heat
The Dixon Petunia Festival is a great and important time in Dixon. It brings thousands of people to town for the four-day event. Many people are able to enjoy plenty of outdoor activities. However, being outdoors in
Rep. Fritts Announces Summer Tour Events for July
State Representative Bradley Fritts (R-Dixon) has officially announced his 2025 Summer Tour events for July. The tour consists of coffee & conversation events and town halls held on most Wednesdays from June 4th to August 27th. Coffee
Dixon Municipal Band to Host Patriotic Concert
The annual Patriotic Concert by the Dixon Municipal Band in conjunction with the Petunia Festival will be on Friday July 4 at 7:00 PM on the Old Lee County Courthouse lawn. The concert will include Americans We
Herbal Roots’ CannaFest near Dixon gets high praise: ‘They got the vibe right’
All things bud were put on display Saturday, June 28, 2025, for Herbal Roots’ third annual CannaFest in Nelson.
AC/DC and Guns N’ Roses tribute bands to perform July 25 in Clinton
The Wild Rose Clinton will host Sins N’ Roses and Electric Shock on July 25.
Polo’s Little Miss and Mister crowned at annual Town and Country Days
Asked questions such as “What’s your favorite dinosaur” and “What’s the best thing about being a kid,” the 4- and 5-year-olds did their best to give insightful answers.
Rock Falls’ Mendoza Tacos adds 2nd truck to serve Dixon, Tampico
After two years of success and a growing customer base, Angel Mendoza recently expanded his operation by adding a second food truck that he takes to Dixon and Tampico.
Old Dominion to release new album ‘Barbara’
Old Dominion has announced the upcoming release of their sixth studio album, ‘Barbara.’ Lead singer Matthew Ramsey shares that the album is Old Dominion’s “most personal record ever’, and adds that “the thing about this crazy career,
Spike Lee shares trailer for ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ starring Denzel Washington, A$AP Rocky
Director Spike Lee has released the trailer for his new crime thriller“Highest 2 Lowest” starring Denzel Washington, A$AP Rocky, Jeffrey Wright, and Ilfenesh Hadera. The project marks the fifth time that Lee and Washington have collaborated on
NBC’S ‘MACY’S 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS’ special to feature Jonas Brothers, Eric Church, Lenny Kravitz and more
NBC will air ‘Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Special,’ hosted by Academy Award-winning actress/singer Ariana DeBose, live on Friday, July 4 from 8-10 pm ET on NBC, and simulcast live on Peacock. An hourlong encore presentation of