Discover Dixon Unveils New Banner Design

Discover Dixon has unveiled a new banner design that honors the city’s rich history, celebrates the spirit and collaboration of the community, and looks ahead to a bright future. Inspired by Dixon’s enduring legacy and past branding,
Morrison Softball Advances into Sectional Finals (Local Scores)

Local Sports Scoreboard 5/29/2025 Baseball Class 3A Regional Semifinals at Freeport- Dixon 3 Sycamore 1 Softball Class 2A Sectional Semifinals at Woodstock Marian- Morrison 6 Marengo 1 Class 1A Sectional Semifinals at Woodhull- West Central 7
Discover Dixon’s 2025 city banners ready to order

Discover Dixon has launched the city’s 2025 banner design: “Rooted in Pride. Vision in Bloom. Future in Motion.”
Erie man found not guilty of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child; acquitted on all 7 counts

David Skinner, 62, was found not guilty of all seven counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child younger than 13 that he faced.
Photos: Sycamore, Dixon play in Class 3A Freeport Regional baseball semifinal

The Sycamore High School baseball team met Dixon Thursday in a Class 3A regional semifinal matchup at Freeport High School.
Photos: Sycamore, Dixon play in Class 3A Freeport Regional baseball semifinal

The Sycamore High School baseball team met Dixon Thursday in a Class 3A regional semifinal matchup at Freeport High School.
Transcript: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Greg Gates on upcoming special events

Read the transcript from our Talk-Line interview with Reagan Mass Transit District Executive Director Greg Gates looking at some special events that Reagan Mass Transit has associated itself with.
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Greg Gates on upcoming special events

The Talk-Line interview for May 28 featured Reagan Mass Transit District Executive Director Greg Gates looking at some special events that Reagan Mass Transit has associated itself with
Sterling man sent to prison for 9 years for setting fire to his apartment, strangling woman

A Sterling man has been sentenced to up to 9 years in prison after admitting he set fire to his Sterling apartment last fall as officers arrived to investigate an aggravated battery reported at that address
Monster trucks, Bigfoot returning to Morrison’s Whiteside County Fair in August

The fair runs from Tuesday, Aug. 12, through Saturday, Aug. 16, at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield St. in Morrison.