Sterling’s Valor Support Project takes to the skies to raise mental health awareness
A group of veterans is “jumping out of a perfectly good airplane” to honor their brothers- and sisters-in-arms.
A piece of Dixon history: Reagan’s connection to The Dixon: Historic Theatre
When the glorious new Dixon Theater opened with great fanfare on March 15, 1922, Ronald Reagan could be found sitting in the balcony.
Eastland advances to 1A state title game against Chicago Hope Academy
Using its efficient offense and smothering defense, Eastland beat Peoria Christian 55-35 to advance to the state championship for the first time. The Cougars will…
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk Line with Steve Marco interviews Ashley Almquist on DHS Spring musical ‘Grease’
Dixon High School Spring Musical Director Ashley Almquist previews the Dixon High School Spring musical “Grease” at the Wiltz Auditorium.
Huggins is student of the month at Amboy High School
Tyler Huggins plans to become a carpenter after high school and join a union located in Rockford.
Whiteside County sheriff: Support public safety sales tax when going to the polls April 1
Booker: I am writing to you today to strongly urge your support for the upcoming public safety tax measure. As the sheriff of Whiteside County,…
Dixon High School presents ‘Grease’ this weekend
The Dixon High School theater department will be performing the classic musical “Grease” at 7 p.m. Friday, March 14; 7 p.m. Saturday, March 15; and…
Best scenic drives in Illinois
It’s time to hit the road! Take a look at this list of the best scenic drives in Illinois using data from Tripadvisor.
Ag program leaders grow connections with Sauk Valley schools to enrich curriculum
Cultivating Connections is intended to bring in administrators and local school leaders who don’t necessarily have an ag background and provide them with an enriching…
Little 10 names boys basketball all-conference team
The Little 10 Conference announced its boys basketball all-conference picks earlier this week, as selected by coaches.
Lena’s Social Club in Dixon reopens for delivery, curbside pickup
Lena’s offers pizza and “affordable upscale comfort food,” such as stuffed baked potatoes, burgers, handheld sandwiches, salads, soups and their signature dish, the Social Roll.
Transcript: Talk Line with Steve Marco previews the April 1 election in the Sauk Valley with Shaw Local
Read the transcript of the latest Talk-Line episode, previewing the April 1 election with Shaw Local’s Charlene Bielema and Brandon Clark.
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk Line with Steve Marco previews the April 1 election with Shaw Local
The TALK-LINE interview for March 12 featured Shaw Local News Network representatives Charlene Bielema and Brandon Clark discussing the upcoming consolidated elections April 1, a…
Rural Oregon home heavily damaged by fire Wednesday
One person was transported to the hospital by ambulance.
Photos: Firefighters respond to house fire in rural Oregon
A rural Oregon home was heavily damaged by a late-morning fire Wednesday with one person transported to an area hospital by ambulance. Firefighters were dispatched…