St. Francis uses potent offense, strong pitching to beat Dixon in five innings and advance to sectional finals
After a hot start on offense Colt Armbrust rode the lead to toss a one-hit shutout with 10 strikeouts to help St. Francis to a 14-0 victory over Dixon to advance to the sectional finals.
Dixon Baseball Season Ends at Sectional (Local Scores)
Local Sports Scoreboard 6/5/2025 Baseball Class 3A Sectional Semifinals at Kaneland- Wheaton St Francis 14 Dixon 0 (5 innings) at Kaneland- Lisle Benet 3 Burlington Central 0 Softball Class 3A Sectional Semifinals at Sycamore- Crystal Lake
‘Oh my God, I don’t know how he survived’ – Ashton semi driver recalls February crash along I-88 near Dixon
Semi driver Eric Dodge of Ashton speaks four months after a near-fatal crash in which his truck veered off Interstate 88 between Rock Falls and Dixon, launched over Bollman Road overpass and landed in a cornfield.
2025 Reagan Run 5K course adjusted to accommodate nearby construction
Race director: The decision was made to move things around for our 25th anniversary run to keep everyone safe with the construction in the wooded section.
Encore! Mt. Morris offers summer art experiences to students
Hannah Beach, this summer’s Artist in Residence, will be teaching fun classes and coordinating art projects through June and July.
Dixon Looking to Give Stone Arches a Bit of TLC
If you drive down First, Second or Third Streets in Dixon, you would pass under historic structures. These are the century old railroad stone arches. The City of Dixon has owned the arches for many years. Dixon
Lee County Would Like a Set of Hefty Fines for Companies Who Do Not Follow the Rules
Several solar companies would like to get a special use permit from Lee County to construct a solar farm. The problem with this is the Lee County Building and Zoning Office is finding the companies who petition
Missing Prophetstown Woman Found Safe in Rock Falls
The Dixon Police Department announces Madison Manning has been located safe in Rock Falls, IL. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office, the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office, the Prophetstown Police Department, Lee County Emergency Management Agency, and Lee County
Deputies Arrest Motorcyclist After Being Found Walking in the Road
On Tuesday, June 3, Ogle County Deputies located a male subject walking in the roadway in the 2000 block of North Freeport Rd. The male’s motorcycle was located a short distance away. After an investigation 49-year-old, Michael
Amber + Smoke owner brings holistic skincare to Grandon Plaza
A Sterling woman has turned her passion for holistic wellness into a thriving business. Amber + Smoke Botanical Skincare + More offers a curated collection of botanical skin, hair and beauty products that are chemical-free, sustainably sourced