The plan outlines long-term goals for the city of Dixon in five major areas: increasing available housing, improving transportation, growing the city’s economy through commercial and industrial developments and investing in community services and public infrastructure.

Dixon police give an inside look into how they searched, and successfully found, a man who was reported missing Saturday, Jan. 17. “When someone needs help in our community, people step up,” Dixon Police Chief Ryan Bivins said

Rock Falls Rotary donated $250 to two different organizations that helped out the community during the holidays.

Rock Falls Deputy Fire Chief Kyle Sommers was promoted to chief and Fire Capt. Nathan Hartman to deputy chief Tuesday, Jan. 20. The internal promotions follow the retirement of former chief, Ken Wolf III, which went into effect Jan. 16.

The Rusty Alehouse & Wine Bar will host the 4th annual Hops on the Fox Beer Festival on Saturday, Jan. 24.

Thirty-one finalists from Lee, Ogle and Whiteside elementary and middle schools in fifth through eighth grades will compete for the regional championship.

Jurors on Tuesday watched Duane C. Meyer vehemently deny claims from investigators in a recorded, Oct. 28, 2016, interview that he was in Byron on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016 – the day before his ex-wife was found dead in her burned home and their son died as a result of the fire.

The Dixon American Legion will serve roast pork loin, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, roll, salad, vegetable and dessert from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23.

Construction on the Love’s Travel Stop planned for Rock Falls near the interchange of Illinois Route 40 and Interstate 88 is expected to begin this month, according to the city of Rock Falls.