Lee County Still Working to Fine Tune Burn Ordinance
For the past few months, the Lee County Board has been working to create a burn ordinance for people who may be irresponsible when they have a burn that gets out of control. This is for people
Dixon Park District to Raise Boathouse Fees, However the District Won’t See the Money
Do you enjoy boating on the Rock River? If you live along the Rock River in Dixon, you might have a boat slip or boathouse provided by the Dixon Park District. You also will be seeing a
Driver Loses Control of Their Vehicle on a Gravel Road and Flipped the Truck
On Monday, July 14, Ogle County Deputies responded to a single vehicle accident in the 3800 block of W. Pond Road. Deputies spoke with the driver, 22-year-old Michael Merriman of Mount Morris. Merriman advised that he was
Dixon School Districts Tools for School Event Coming Soon
The Dixon School District Tools for School event is around the corner. Please remember this event is all based on donations the school district receive. This is a first-come, first-serve event. Backpacks will be available for families
Protesters gather in Sterling for ‘Good Trouble Lives On’ rally
Lining up along East Fourth Street in Sterling on Thursday, July 17, 2025, hundreds of protesters displayed their dissatisfaction with the Trump administration in a nationwide gathering known as “Good Trouble Lives On.”
For July Business Highlight, Dixon Rep. Brad Fritts Honors Polo Law Office
For his July 2025 local business highlight, State Representative Bradley Fritts (R-Dixon) is recognizing M Thomas Suits Law Office in Polo. Rep. Fritts met with the firm and presented a certificate of appreciation for their legal service
Find Waldo in Dixon during ‘Shop Local’ campaign
Collecting 20 or more signatures/stamps will entitle diligent seekers’ entry into a grand-prize drawing for Waldo books and other prizes, including gift cards and other goodies. All participants are welcome to attend the celebration party at Books
Summer Eats: Lunches available through United Way of Lee County
No registration or identification is required, and participation is open to all children and teens 18 and younger.
Twin City Conservatives meet July 26 in Rock Falls
Joseph Rockaitis, co-founder of P.A.N. (Preserve America Now), will be the guest speaker.
Unique station wagon one gem at Byron’s Hib Reber Memorial Car Show
The classic station wagon proudly displayed its road-worn wear and tear from its days of carrying families across the United States.