Shutter to Think: A first day to remember in Dixon
SVM photographer Alex T. Paschal takes a closer look at a first-day-of-school photo: “As I once again study the picture, the more I like it. The little “rock-and-roller” stumping for dad’s camera, his young sis looking like
Rock Falls man pleads guilty to aggravated battery; home invasion, sex assault trial averted
Daniel Yanes pleaded guilty Tuesday, Jan. 13, to one count of aggravated battery, was sentenced to 30 months of probation and will serve 180 days of periodic imprisonment that will allow him to work.
5 Things to Do in the Sauk Valley: Dixon Poetry Night, live music at Mad Water Saloon this weekend
The Next Picture Show in Dixon will host Dixon Poetry Night on Friday, Jan. 16.
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Brandon Clark interviews Discover Dixon’s Jennifer Lang
On Tuesday’s episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark sits down with Discover Dixon’s Jennifer Lang to chat about the city’s upcoming 2026 events, and how you can nominate your pick for the 2026 Discover Dixon Citizen
Photos: Dixon, Sterling and Freeport battle it out on the mat
Dixon, Sterling and Freeport faced off in a wrestling triangular Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, at Dixon High School.
Sterling’s Second Street project progressing: public works director
The Second Street project in Sterling is making progress and part of the street could be open by the end of January.
ZZ Top and Dwight Yoakam team up for co-headlining 2026 tour
ZZ Top and Dwight Yoakam will co-headline The Dos Amigos Tour, traveling across the Midwest, South, and East Coast this spring. The tour is scheduled to officially kick off in late March 2026 and run through Memorial
ZZ Top and Dwight Yoakam team up for co-headlining 2026 tour
ZZ Top and Dwight Yoakam will co-headline The Dos Amigos Tour, traveling across the Midwest, South, and East Coast this spring. The tour is scheduled to officially kick off in late March 2026 and run through Memorial
Zach Bryan drops acoustic version of “With Heaven On Top”
Zach Bryan has released an acoustic version of his sixth studio album, With Heaven on Top, which dropped last week on Jan 9th. The new 25-track project, marking Bryan’s sixth studio release, was written/recorded/produced by Bryan over
Anthony Anderson to host ‘Star Search’ reboot on Netflix
Anthony Anderson will serve as host of the rebooted version of the talent competition show Star Search. In addition, the streamer revealed that Sarah Michelle Gellar, Jelly Roll and Chrissy Teigen have joined the reboot as judges.