5 Things to Do: Rock River Valley Shamrock Club parade & party, live Celtic rock music in Dixon this weekend
5 Things to Do: Rock River Valley Shamrock Club parade & party, live Celtic rock music in Dixon this weekend

The Rock River Valley Shamrock Club parade steps off at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 14, from Dixon High School, and the party follows at 3:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall.
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Domestic violence in Northern Illinois: A 2-part series: Why police say more women are being charged
Domestic violence in Northern Illinois: A 2-part series: Why police say more women are being charged

Editor’s note: Today marks the first installment of a two-day series about the growing number of women charged with domestic assault
Woodlawn, Penguin Project partner for third annual Shining Stars event
Clark is Sterling High School Student of the Month
Clark is Sterling High School Student of the Month

Chloe Clark plans to attend Sauk Valley Community College and study business and then go on to continue her education to earn an additional degree in ornamental horticulture/floral design.
Woodlawn, Penguin Project partner for third annual Shining Stars event

The Shining Stars Motown Revue will take the stage at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 28, and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 29, in the J. Mark Beaty Performance Center at Woodlawn Arts Academy in Sterling.
Dixon Park District’s prairie burn helps reset ecosystem