Dixon Page Park Hosts Thousands for the Annual Pride Event
An estimated 4-5,000 persons came to Page Park in Dixon Saturday to participate enjoy and show their support for the Annual Pride Event. The event in Dixon is the only one in the Sauk Valley now. Organizer
No Kings Protest in Oregon Draws Hundreds
Between 450-500 people lined the streets at the Old Ogle County Courthouse Saturday afternoon. They were there to participate in the No Kings Protests. Similar protests were held around the country. The peaceful demonstration in Oregon had
Shooting and Hostage Situation Leaves Two Dead in Polo
Saturday just before midnight, June 14, the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office 911 Center received a call reporting a shooting in the 500 block of W. Mason Street, Polo, Illinois. Initial information indicated that an individual had been
Keeping it natural: Botanist speaks to local guardians group about Plants of Concern program
Presentation focused on the ways natural area guardians can support native populations.
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews State Senator Li Arellano of Dixon
The TALK-LINE interview for June 13 featured Illinois 37th District State Senator Li Arellano of Dixon discussing the close of the most recent legislative session in Springfield and passage of the new state budget.
Community Voices: Why does it take so long to build something in the Sauk Valley?
Several extensive public infrastructure projects are underway in the Sauk Valley region, and project managers are working diligently to keep them moving forward.
Landscaping effort at Morrison’s Odell Public Library a success
For roughly the past 10 years, the Morrison Garden Club has been responsible for mulching the landscaping surrounding the public library. Mulch is applied about every two years.
Sheriff: Police respond to shooting, hostage situation in Polo, two dead
The incident remains under investigation. No further threat to the community exists at this time, authorities said.
Sterling Park District offering kids’ summer sports camps
With school out for the summer, kids across the Sauk Valley have extra time and energy to burn. The Sterling Park District is offering a variety of summer sports camps to keep them active and engaged.