Two pavement blowouts cause partial closure of Route 2 between Oregon and Byron
Illinois Department of Transportation crews were busy the night of Tuesday, July 1, 2025, patching the blowouts – one just north of the Silver Ridge Golf Course north of Oregon and the other south of Byron, near
Photos: Two blowouts on Route 2 cause detour Tuesday
Two pavement blowouts caused a portion of Illinois Route 2 to be closed between Oregon and Byron early Tuesday evening, July 1, 2025.
Photos: Oregon Park District Concert in the Park July 1, 2025
Cooler temps and music from the 1980s brought close to 700 people out to Oregon Park District’s Concert in the Park on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
Petunia Festival Returns This Week to Dixon for the 61st Time
One of the biggest events in the Sauk Valley returns to Dixon this week for the 61st time. This is the Dixon Petunia Festival. According to Petunia Festival Board Second Vice President Leah Nelson, there will be
New Dixon Police Chief Has a Message for Dixon Citizens
Dixon Police Chief Ryan Bivins released a statement to the citizens of Dixon. In the statement, the Chief stated, to the people of Dixon, I would like to start by stating what an honor and privilege it
An 18-Year-Old Driver Hospitalized Following a Two Vehicle Crash
On Monday, June 28, Ogle County Deputies with the assistance of Byron Police Department and Byron Fire Department, responded to a two vehicle crash at North Illinois Route 2 and North River Drive, Byron. After a brief
Saged Souls: Rock Falls self-care shop aims to soothe the soul
For owner Suzy Simmer, Saged Souls is the manifestation of a lifelong love for holistic healing – one rock, one breath, one peaceful space at a time.
Dixon School Board accepts new hires, resignations, retirements at June meeting
The school board also accepted a slate of coaches for the 2025-26 school year.
Rock Falls Considering D-3 Liquor License
The Rock Falls City Council met in session Tuesday night and as usual tended to city matters in an efficient manner. The council passed a resolution authorizing the extended term of the Municipal Insurance Cooperative Agency Insurance
July 16 pie and ice cream social set to help first graders
All donations will go toward the 9x9x9 Program, the Foundation’s most successful program