Brandon Clark

Applications are generally taken during the summer, and the chosen family is decided by the homeowner selection committee during Dixon Habitat for Humanity’s annual meeting in November.

The iconic drive-in movie theater’s screen and fence have recently been painted a patriotic red, white and blue theme.

From live music, fireworks and food vendors to skydiving parties and carnivals, here is a list of local places to bring in the holiday.

Fire at 1501 First Ave. was contained in the attic.

The Sterling-Rock Falls Jaycees fireworks display starts at dusk.

Fire crews from Sterling, Rock Falls and Dixon fire departments responded to a residential structure fire late Monday night.

ComEd officials said the power outage report came in at 7:53 a.m.

Vanguard Safety Wear and Dinges Fire Co. donated $25,000 to the Michael Kiefer Fund, benefitting the family of fallen New York City firefighter Michael Kiefer, who died during the Sept. 11, 2001, World Trade Center attacks.

The National Weather Service in Chicago is expecting inclement weather throughout the week and has issued a hazardous weather advisory for portions of north central Illinois, northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana.