Dixon

This week's Reagan Run 5K column was written by Brittany Geiger, a longtime Reagan Run 5K participant and former Petunia Fest Board member. Geiger writes that the 5K marked the beginning of a life-long journey for herself and her son, Dean.

The TALK-LINE interview for June 30 featured Dixon Chamber of Commerce and Dixon Main Street Marketing Director Lucas Pauley.

Having some cents of Dixon history: Centennial, quasquicentennial, sesquicentennial, dosquicentennial … Dixon can observe them all this year, from the anniversary of an unbeatable high school football team to the establishment of governance in its rural areas.

Looking for someone who will give you tiers of joy? You’ll find it up the Street in downtown Dixon, at the intersection of talent and creativity.

It doesn't happen often when competing in sports gives kids an experience of earning a medal in national competition, but Dixon's Lily Haws has one in the sport she enjoys playing. The 13-year-old recently brought home silver from a national curling competition.

The Wild Rose Clinton will host Sins N' Roses and Electric Shock on July 25.

After two years of success and a growing customer base, Angel Mendoza recently expanded his operation by adding a second food truck that he takes to Dixon and Tampico.

Heartfelt moments from nearly 30 same-sex couples are paired with historical text to highlight the 10th anniversary of the Obergefell v. Hodges decision, which extended marriage equality to same-sex couples nationwide.

The college named 263 full- and part-time students to the president’s list for high academic achievement. The dean’s list includes 130 students.

The university named more than 1,250 students to the president’s list.

Town hall, coffee and conversation events will be held through Wednesday, July 16.

For his June 2025 local business highlight, state Rep. Bradley Fritts, R-Dixon, chose to highlight Carquest Auto Parts, which has two store locations in the 74th House District.

Sterling student named to Normandale Community College graduates list.

The much-anticipated summer event will feature live bands, a carnival, parade, fireworks and more.

Here's a list of property transfers for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties for June 15-21, 2025.

In a TALK-LINE interview for June 25, Charlene Bielema, Shaw Local’s editor for the Dixon Telegraph and Sterling Gazette, discusses street repair projects in Dixon, a local Dixon native making her mark in music and other news.

Petunia City's providers: Making the city they love come up flowers every year is the mission of a group of Dixon women who enjoy adding a little more pink to their community.

When a photo opportunity knocks, a Dixon photographer opens the barn door to find the grit and determination that tells the stories of farmers and their families

The River Bend Food Bank will distribute food Saturday, June 28, in Dixon. Distribution will begin at 10 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 421 Peoria Ave., Dixon.

Serving hours are from 5 to 7 p.m.

Looking for something to do in the Sauk Valley? Here are five suggestions.

Many Illinois communities are adding back a 1% grocery tax that will otherwise expire on Jan. 1. Is your town among them?

The Rock River Jazz Band will perform music from the Big Band and Swing eras at 7 p.m. July 12 at the Page Park Band Shell, 300 Lincoln Statue Drive, Dixon.

The first clinic will take place from 1-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, at the OSF Saint Katharine Center for Health in Oregon. A second clinic will be held from noon-4 p.m. Thursday, July 31, at OSF Saint Katharine in Dixon.

About 25 people attended State Sen. Li Arellano’s legislative session recap town hall Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at The Dixon: Historic Theatre.

The Milwaukee Dancing Grannies, which was devastated when three of its members were killed while participating in the 2021 Waukesha Christmas parade, have rebuilt their troupe and will be performing in this year's Dixon Petunia Festival parade.

Take a look back at the drama, excitement and all-out effort put forth by the hundreds of high school spring sports athletes from throughout the Sauk Valley who competed in 2025.

Reagan Run 5K participant invites everyone to come out for the race that will be July 5 during the annual Dixon Petunia Festival.

The Dixon City Council has approved two contracts related to its $1.4 million plan for street resurfacing projects.

State Sen. Li Arellano holds a town hall meeting Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at The Dixon Historic Theatre.

The TALK-LINE interview for June 24 featured the second vice president of the 2025 Dixon Petunia Festival, Leah Nelson, previewing the entire event starting with pre-festival information leading up to the four-day celebration, running July 3 through 6.

Gina Venier says singing the national anthem July 2 at Wrigley Field for the Chicago Cubs game “will be one of the most special days of my life.”

Attending a quinceanera in Tala, Mexico was Vida Rubio’s motivation to set up shop Monday, June 23, 2025, along busy Galena Avenue in Dixon.

The TALK-LINE interview for June 23 featured 2025 Reagan Run Committee member Nancy Varga, spotlighting the 25th Reagan Run 5K Run/Walk coming up on Saturday, July 5, during the annual Dixon Petunia Festival.

Less than a month after he was sentenced to probation in Lee County on a felony weapons charge, a Dixon man has been charged in Whiteside County with felony weapon and drug offenses.

The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 26, at the Page Park Band Shell.

Vida Rubio, 11, sets up shop in Dixon on Monday, June 23, 2025, to help fund a planned trip to Mexico.

Dixon city officials have released their street work plans. Work will begin at the conclusion of the Petunia Festival, which runs July 3-6, 2025.

Dixon, Sterling and Rock Falls graduates earn diplomas.

Today's column showcases the story behind Charles Russell Lowell's 1859 purchase of the land that would someday become Dixon's Lowell Park.

Gary Sooter from FamilySearch will give a genealogy program at 7 p.m. Monday, June 23, at the Lee County Historical and Genealogical Society, 113 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

Here is a list of property transfers for Lee, Whiteside, Ogle counties for June 8-14, 2025.

What many people don’t realize is that the Reagan Run isn’t just for “professional” runners; it also features a special event just for kids.

Dixon, Rock Falls and Sterling students were named to the list.

Sauk Valley Community College’s Impact program has received a $25,000 gift from Dixon Rotary, which will help provide Dixon High School students with access to the Impact program.

Enjoy the summer sounds of the Dixon Municipal Band on June 19 in Page Park; celebrate diversity at annual Juneteenth observance on June 21.

The TALK-LINE interview for June 18 featured Shaw Local News representatives Charlene Bielema and Brandon Clark talking about important happenings across the area, including the new name for the Sterling riverfront park and an issue with motorbikes in Dixon.

The city of Dixon has signed a third party contract with MC Squared Energy Services effective June 17, 2025, for electrical service.

The TALK-LINE interview for June 17 featured Dixon Mayor Glen Hughes discussing the road construction situation for the city leading into the summer of 2025.

Dixon officials are looking to regulate the use of motorized bikes after city council members said Monday, June 16, 2025, they’ve received an uptick of calls from concerned residents.