Dixon Sectional Game at Kaneland- PPD Till Thursday

Local Sports Scoreboard 6/4/2025 Baseball Class 3A Sectional Semifinals (at Kaneland) Dixon vs Wheaton St Francis (PPD till Thursday 2pm) Burlington Central vs Lisle Benet (PPD till Thursday 4:30pm) Softball Class 3A Sectional Semifinals (at Sycamore)
Three Area Students Awarded the Garrett Ramos Scholarship

This is the time of year when many Sauk Valley students will receive scholarships. During the most recent Sterling City Council meeting, the Garrett Ramos Scholarship was handed out. The recipients must be going into a public
Oregon City Council Tables Plan to Implement Grocery Tax

Earlier this Year, the Governor eliminated the Grocery Sales Tax. This was an easy decision as the revenue from groceries stays in the community and does not help the state. This means communities such as Oregon has
Dixon Police Continue Search for Missing Woman, Asks Highland Avenue Residents to Check Security Cameras

The Dixon Police Department continues their missing person’s investigation into Madison Manning, Age 25 of Prophetstown, IL. Investigators and officers have followed up on leads from the public and have continued to canvass the area Manning was
New Fitness Friday to Begin This Friday Morning

Discover Dixon is thrilled to announce the return of its beloved Summer Series, featuring the Dixon City Market and Music at the Square, along with the exciting debut of Fitness Friday. These events promise a season filled
Sauk Valley College Sounds Alarm of Attempts to Eliminate Federal Funding for TRIO Program

Sauk Valley Community College (SVCC) is sounding the alarm following a proposal by the current Administration to eliminate federal funding for TRIO programs—critical student support initiatives that have empowered generations of college students to succeed. At SVCC,
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Shaw Local on the latest in Dixon and Sterling

The TALK-LINE interview for June 4 featured Shaw Local News representatives Charlene Bielema and Brandon Clark discussing the latest stories out of Dixon and Sterling.
Dixon residents asked to check home security cameras for signs of missing Prophetstown woman

As Dixon police continue their search for a missing Prophetstown woman, the department is asking residents in the area of the 1100 block of Highland Avenue to check their home security cameras to help find her.
State Rep. McCombie launches ninth annual summer reading program

The program challenges students to read eight books before Monday, July 14.
Lowell Park Road to close between Edgewood, Penn Corner for intersection improvements

Work will include replacing a reinforced concrete box culvert in addition to widening the intersection with Penn Corner Road and the installation of a storm sewer.