Dixon

Books on First in Dixon partners with Lutheran Social Services to provide a gift for at-risk children and teens during the holiday season.

The organization won awards for its efforts in the Economic Vitality, Organization and Volunteer Recognition categories.

Dearborn's remains still not found after Nov. 20, 2019, accident below the Oregon dam.

Here is a list of property transfers for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties for Nov. 9-15.

The annual Christmas Walk is Friday, Dec. 6, and Breakfast with the Grinch is Saturday, Dec. 7.

The ninth annual End Polio Now Walk was sponsored this year by Rotary clubs of the Sauk Valley area, including the Dixon, Morrison, Rock Falls, Sterling Noon and Twin Cities Sunrise clubs.

A rural Dixon man charged with attempting to murder three police officers in June was presented Thursday with 770 pages of police reports, medical records and other evidence that will be presented as his case proceeds through the courts.

The Dixon School Board approved 15 personnel actions at its Wednesday, Nov. 20, school board meeting.

SVCC was one of 471 colleges and universities recognized by ALL IN for its efforts to increase nonpartisan student voter participation.

A Dixon man has been sentenced to 6 years in prison on a criminal sexual assault charge that accused him of having sexual contact with a 12-year-old girl 30 years ago.

Dixon’s City Council unanimously approved an ordinance to ban sleeping and camping in public spaces on Monday in response to a U.S. Supreme Court decision that now allows cities to do so.

Fire damaged a Sterling apartment building Tuesday night, causing three people to suffer smoke inhalation symptoms and two cats to be resuscitated.

The Dixon City Council approved an ordinance Monday to instate a 1% grocery tax following Gov. JB Pritzker’s August legislation that will repeal the state’s grocery tax on Jan. 1, 2026.

“Beauty and the Beast Jr.” opens Friday at the Jerry Mathis Theater at Sauk Valley Community College.

Dixon gets a makeover Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, as the downtown is decorated for the holiday season.

The Dixon Knights of Columbus Council 690 will host its monthly breakfast from 7:30-10:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, at KayCee Hall, 506 W. Third St.

Events in Sterling, Rock Falls, Dixon and Morrison listed.

The American Legion will be serving grilled ribeye steak, sauteed onions and or mushrooms, baked potato with sour cream, or French fries, roll, salad, vegetable and dessert from 5-7 p.m. Friday.

Sauk Valley Community College’s Impact Program has received the Lieutenant Governor Award for Excellence in Revitalization.

What will start with a great day of supporting local small businesses on Shop Small Saturday will continue into December this year, as Discover Dixon’s Support Local promotion offers shoppers a chance to win $500 or a loaded prize basket.

As church attendance declines across the United States, St. Paul and Immanuel Lutheran churches in Dixon are taking an experimental approach by joining together in a partnership led by a married couple as co-pastors who started Nov. 1 in their new roles.

Here is a list of property transfers for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties for Nov. 2-8, 2024.

Do you want to live a life of gratitude every day, not just one day a year?

On April 16, 1904, Charles partnered with Ross Davis, a Dixon pharmacist, to purchase the C.C. Kelly drugstore at 115 W. First St., next to today’s Midland States Bank.

Goodfellows of Lee County was presented a $3,000 donation Thursday morning to aid the charity in providing assistance to families during the holiday season.

According to the Illinois Report Card, 42.2% of students were chronically absent during the 2023-24 school year.

Great Plains Laborers-Employers Cooperation and Education Trust and Laborers Local 727 present a $3,000 check Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, to Goodfellows of Lee County.

St. Paul Lutheran and Immanuel Lutheran churches in Dixon have formed a partnership by sharing co-pastors – Anthony Windau and his wife, Riley Reed-Windau.

Do it Best has a warehouse in Dixon.

Sauk Valley Community College’s student government held a Friendsgiving on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, at the school.

Local communities gearing up for Christmas walks later this month and into December.

Clara Harris retiring from volunteer organization after 30 years of service.

SVCC President Dave Hellmich will participate in several breakout sessions at the summit, including one focused on Promise programs – initiatives designed to make higher education more accessible and affordable by providing students with financial support or tuition assistance.

Fritts was reelected Nov. 5 to a second term in the Illinois House of Representatives.

Dozens of people gathered at Veterans Memorial Park in Dixon for a Veterans Day ceremony hosted by the Dixon Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 540 in conjunction with the Veterans Memorial Park Commission.

Being recognized as a 50-year continuous member of Dixon American Legion Post 12 was something that Charlie “Chuck” Willett said surprised him and he was honored to receive.

Performances are at 5 p.m. and 6:15 p.m.

A Veterans Day ceremony was held Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, at Dixon's Veterans Memorial Park. The event was hosted by Dixon Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 540. Retired U.S. Army Col. Jerry Newman served as the keynote speaker.

“The Nutcracker” will be performed at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, at Centennial Auditorium, Sterling High School.

Here is a list of property transfers for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties for Oct. 26 to Nov. 1, 2024.

Cpl. Ronald Baker was killed by German forces in August 1944 in an area of northwest France.

Carol Chandler organized Vietnam Valor, which took place March 30 at Dixon VFW Post 540. Around 50 people attended.

Spearheaded by Sterling FFA Sentinel Kadielynn Nelson and President Grace Wetzell, the group worked with Meals from the Heartland, an organization made up of volunteers who package meals that are then sent to underserved communities.

Dixon hosted Chicago Ag Science on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, for round two of the Class 4A football playoffs. Dixon rolled to touchdowns the first five times it touched the ball Friday night on the way to a 51-6 victory at A.C. Bowers Field.

The virtual auction is open to everyone, with bidding accessible through the United Way of Lee County’s online platform. Participants can browse available items, place bids, and track auction progress all from the comfort of their own homes.

Despite his insistence that he is a changed man, a Rock Falls felon was sentenced to up to 18 years in prison Wednesday in connection with a December 2023 standoff at a Dixon hotel.

Li Arellano Jr., who won an uncontested race during Tuesday’s general election, says he is ready to hit the ground running for the 37th District. He will serve a four-year term.

The Dixon City Council on Oct. 21 approved the purchase of 65 acres to be developed into additional retail and housing. On Monday, the council approved the use of $1 million from the general fund and $500,000 from the community development fund to actually pay for it.

Love Lights the Way to Hometown Holidays is Nov. 21-23 in Rock Falls; Organ concert is Nov. 24 at St. Paul Lutheran in Dixon.

74th district incumbent Brad Fritts holds a watch party Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 as he seeks to retain his seat against challenger David Simpson. Fritts won with 70 percent of the vote.