A Rock Falls man accused of outrunning police twice will remain detained in the Whiteside County Jail after a judge ruled he poses too much of a risk to be released.

The “Build It Grow It” program will run from January to April 2025, with a series of several educational sessions touching on a range of business topics.

Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza encourages Illinois residents to begin the new year with a solid fiscal plan, “Starting the new year with a fresh commitment to review and better manage your money is a great way to kick off 2025," she said while offering these tips.

The family-owned cheesecake business in Ashton serves a variety of handmade, custom desserts.

One major theme for Dixon in 2024 was economic development that will carry over into 2025 as the city continues to grow.

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The 35th annual New Year's Day bike ride kicked off in Dixon on Wednesday, Jan. 1.

CGH Medical Center’s career fair will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8, in the Ryberg Auditorium, 100 E. Le Fevre Road, Sterling.

The Sterling City Council has hired Matt Hughes from the lobbying firm MRH Solutions to assist in securing a designation that, if approved, could provide millions of dollars in additional funding for city development.

Dixon Public Schools were busy in 2024 completing major renovation projects, expanding course offerings and sparking community conversations about student lunch debt.