Payton Felix

Semi driver Eric Dodge of Ashton speaks four months after a near-fatal crash in which his truck veered off Interstate 88 between Rock Falls and Dixon, launched over Bollman Road overpass and landed in a cornfield.

Dixon Mayor Glen Hughes walked into Monday’s City Council meeting wearing a city of Rockford hat after challenging Rockford's mayor to a bet based on the winning team of the 2025 Stateline Quiz Bowl.

Land owners John and Arlene Hildebrand sold their 11-acre plot near Grand Detour to Middle Rock Conservation Partners, a transaction that was celebrated at a dedication Sunday, May 25.

Following former Dixon Police Chief Steve Howell's retirement May 9, Ryan Bivins was sworn in as the new chief at Monday's City Council meeting.

Following former Dixon Police Chief Steve Howell's retirement May 9, Ryan Bivins was sworn in as the new police chief Monday, June 2, 2025, at the Dixon City Council meeting.

Under the leadership of new Dixon Police Chief Ryan Bivins, the department will be placing a greater focus on community policing.

The private attorney representing a rural Dixon man charged with the attempted murder of three police officers said he will be pursuing a motion made by a former Ogle County public defender to hold the trial outside the county.

Discover Dixon has launched the city's 2025 banner design: “Rooted in Pride. Vision in Bloom. Future in Motion."

The Lee County Board on Thursday, May 22, 2025, approved an ordinance to replace its zoning board of appeals with one licensed attorney.

The Dixon School Board selected its next vice president Wednesday, May 21, 2025.

Raynor Garage Doors raised a giant American flag Thursday, May 22, 2025, in tribute to country, community and legacy.

Raynor Garage Doors raised a 96-pound American flag 165 feet in the air Thursday, May 22, 2025, above its facility at 200 E. Corporate Drive in Dixon.

A Rock Falls man pleaded guilty to second-degree murder Thursday, May 22, 2025, in Whiteside County Circuit Court, then apologized for fatally stabbing the man, whom he considered a friend.

Dixon Mayor Glen Hughes administered the oath of office at Monday’s City Council meeting to two firefighters who joined the Dixon City Fire Department last summer.

The Dixon City Council has approved an agreement with OSF HealthCare marking its commitment to providing care to low-income and uninsured patients.